The Lagos State Government has disclosed plans to carry out overnight maintenance works on the ever-busy Ozumba Mbadiwe Road corridor, beginning from Sunday, September 15 through Saturday, September 21, 2025. The road, which serves as a major gateway connecting Victoria Island to Lekki and other commercial hubs, will undergo essential resurfacing and repair works aimed
The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has formally debunked widespread claims suggesting that Nigerians without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) will be barred from accessing their bank accounts or conducting financial transactions starting January 1, 2026. In a statement released on Sunday, September 14, 2025, and signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Akpe E. Adoh,
Lagos, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The Chief Missioner of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, has been named recipient of the Distinguished Honoree Award by the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL). The honour will be formally conferred during CVL’s 71st colloquium, scheduled to hold on October 30, 2025, at
Lagos, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The Chief Missioner of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society, NASFAT, Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, has urged the Federal Government to consider religious sensitivities in the rollout of its ₦250 billion loan scheme for smallholder farmers. Imam Onike noted that both Islam and Christianity discourage interest-based lending. He cautioned that attaching interest
Abuja, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across the country over the coming days, cautioning that the conditions could trigger flash floods in vulnerable areas. According to the forecast, intense downpours are expected in parts of the North
Abuja, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian Federal Universities has called on the Federal Government to urgently address lingering issues with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to avert another nationwide strike. The appeal was made during the Committee’s meeting in Abuja, where members expressed concern that unresolved
Luanda, Angola | September 15, 2025 — Nigeria and Angola have strengthened their diplomatic and economic ties with the signing of landmark agreements on combating illicit drugs and advancing cultural exchange, following the 5th Session of the Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Economic Joint Commission (BEJC) in Luanda. The four-day meeting, held from September 9 to 12, was
In the wake of recent hostilities involving Qatar, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has made a high-profile visit to Israel, underscoring the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Rubio’s visit comes at a critical time as regional dynamics continue to shift following the reported strike on Qatar, an event that has drawn widespread international concern.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced ambitious plans to significantly expand the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, aiming to provide nutritious meals to 50 million primary school pupils by 2026. This expansion marks a major step towards improving child nutrition and boosting school enrolment across the country. Currently, the programme targets millions of schoolchildren
In a significant development amid escalating Middle East tensions, Saudi Arabia has successfully intercepted a ballistic missile reportedly fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, which was believed to be targeting Israel. The Saudi-led coalition confirmed the interception, highlighting the ongoing volatility in the region and the expanding reach of Houthi military capabilities. The missile, launched from
