Plan International Nigeria is set to take a prominent role at this year’s Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 4.0), bringing girls’ rights, gender equity, and child protection to the forefront of the continental development dialogue. The organisation, widely regarded for its advocacy on gender justice and inclusive education, will return to the summit as a
In a renewed show of commitment to educational development and community upliftment, Fidelity Bank Plc has completed the renovation of three blocks comprising seven classrooms at the historic Kobi Government Primary School in Bauchi State. The intervention, which forms part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility drive, was officially commissioned during a brief but significant
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a series of significant breakthroughs in its ongoing nationwide operations against crime, including the rescue of a kidnapped child in Katsina, the arrest of a fake kidnap gang, and the dismantling of a cyber-fraud syndicate in Jigawa State with over $46,000 in fake foreign currency recovered. In Katsina State,
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, has commended the Nigerian Formed Police Unit (NFPU) deployed under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), describing their service as a source of pride and a shining example of the professionalism embedded in the Nigeria Police Force. The commendation follows the recent
Abuja, June 21, 2025 – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step toward enhancing transparency and accountability within its operations, as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) officially deployed key ethics and compliance monitoring tools across the Service. The initiative marks a collaborative effort between both agencies to
June 21, 2025 – Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as an Iranian drone reportedly struck its intended target despite the presence of Israeli military helicopters in the area. According to regional security sources, the drone successfully completed its mission in what is being described as a calculated and precise operation, highlighting Iran’s growing
Seme, June 21, 2025 – The Customs Area Controller, Seme Area Command, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, has called for strengthened inter-agency synergy in securing Nigeria’s borders, while raising serious concerns over growing environmental threats posed by ocean encroachment along the Seme coastline. Speaking on Thursday, June 19, during a study visit by students of the Nigerian
Amid the raging conflict between Israel and Iran, many Nigerians trapped in the crisis have cried out for urgent assistance from the Nigerian government, lamenting the lack of proactive evacuation efforts as other nations swiftly move to rescue their citizens. The affected Nigerians, most of whom are based in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, disclosed that
Lagos, June 21, 2025 – The Nigerian Naira continued its downward slide on the foreign exchange market, trading at an alarming ₦2,200 to one British Pound Sterling, amid persistent liquidity challenges and growing demand for foreign currency. This latest depreciation marks a significant drop in value and adds to the pressure on Nigeria’s fragile exchange
Abuja, June 21, 2025 – States in Nigeria’s North Central zone collectively received a total of ₦126.17 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) allocations during the first quarter of 2025, despite generating ₦52.69 billion within the same period, a reflection of the Federal Government’s revenue sharing structure aimed at fiscal balancing across the federation. According
