In a strategic move to strengthen consumer protection and rid Nigeria’s markets of substandard and counterfeit goods, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to drive the development and implementation of the National Traceability and Verification Portal. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, is
In a significant move aimed at deepening Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, on Tuesday received Jeff Bullwinkel, Microsoft’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), at the agency’s corporate headquarters
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned the trial of music executive and former manager of the defunct P-Square duo, Jude Okoye, to October 23, 2025, over allegations bordering on a ₦1.38 billion fraud. Jude Okoye, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry and elder brother to celebrated musicians Peter and Paul Okoye,
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday convened a high-level strategic conference with senior police officers across the country at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, aimed at reviewing ongoing security operations and fine-tuning strategies to address emerging threats to national peace and stability. The closed-door meeting brought together Deputy Inspectors-General, Assistant Inspectors-General, Commissioners
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump’s recently proposed tax and spending legislation, branding it a “disgusting abomination” and criticizing its impact on federal finances. The bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” by Trump and his allies, seeks to extend the 2017 tax cuts while increasing spending on
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s defense capabilities through the increased use of locally produced military equipment. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, made the disclosure during a two-day inspection tour of key military institutions in Kaduna, including the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), the Nigerian Army School of Artillery, and the
The Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has donated the sum of ₦22 million to the families of 22 Kano athletes who lost their lives in a tragic road accident on May 31, 2025. During a condolence visit to the bereaved families at the Gwagwarwa Juma’at Mosque in Nasarawa Local Government
The Ogun State Government has launched a capacity-building workshop aimed at improving the skills and professionalism of drivers across various government ministries and agencies in the state. The workshop, which began on June 3, 2025, at the Green Legacy Resort in Abeokuta, is designed to equip drivers with defensive driving techniques, knowledge of traffic regulations,
The State Security Service (SSS) has filed a petition at the Federal High Court in Abuja, requesting an order to restrain Alex Utomi, the 2007 presidential candidate, from making public statements and holding rallies. The SSS claims that Utomi’s recent activities and speeches, reportedly linked to the so-called “Shadow Government,” pose a threat to national
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially published the final list of candidates for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election. The publication marks a key milestone as political parties prepare to launch their campaigns ahead of the November 8, 2025 poll. The final list includes candidates from 16 registered political parties, following thorough verification
