New York, USA — August 15, 2025 | US stock markets closed largely unchanged on Wednesday, holding steady despite a sharp rise in wholesale prices that reignited inflation worries. The US Labor Department said the Producer Price Index (PPI) — a key gauge of wholesale inflation — recorded its largest monthly increase in nearly a
Abuja, Nigeria — August 15, 2025 | The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has handed the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum, warning of an indefinite nationwide strike if unresolved demands are not met. Following its National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, the union accused the government of failing to honour agreements from previous negotiations.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again restated his administration’s unwavering determination to tackle poverty through a robust support system for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), asserting that no Nigerian has any justifiable reason to remain poor under the current national development vision. The President made this known during the 8th edition of the
Lagos, Nigeria — August 13, 2025 | In a bold step towards transforming urban management, the Lagos State Government will next week launch a pioneering digital house numbering system in Ikeja, the state capital. The initiative is designed to modernise property identification, improve urban planning, and enhance service delivery across the metropolis. Under the new
Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been encouraged to take proactive roles in advancing peace and security across the country, as authorities continue to grapple with persistent insecurity challenges facing Nigeria. The call came during a recent address to corps members at various orientation camps nationwide, with government officials and security stakeholders
August 11, 2025 A new funding analysis has revealed the top ten fintech startups in Africa that secured the largest investment deals in the first half of 2025, underscoring the sector’s continued dominance in the continent’s tech ecosystem. According to industry data, Nigerian and South African fintech firms led the pack, attracting substantial investor interest
Abeokuta, Ogun State – August 10, 2025 Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the early hours of Sunday stormed the Green Legacy Hotel, located within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, arresting several youths suspected of engaging in internet fraud. According to eyewitness accounts, the raid
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that it has successfully seized more than 11.2 million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs and apprehended over 67,000 suspects within a 54-month period, signalling an aggressive and sustained clampdown on drug trafficking and abuse across Nigeria. According to figures released by the agency, the crackdown spans
Abuja, Nigeria – August 9, 2025Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Innocent Ogbeh, has died at the age of 78. In an official statement released on Saturday, the Ogbeh family confirmed the elder statesman’s peaceful passing earlier in the day. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our
Gwagwalada, Abuja | August 8, 2025The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College has officially inaugurated the students of Senior Course 13, marking a significant step in the continuous capacity development of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Held at the college premises in Gwagwalada, Abuja, the inauguration ceremony brought together top customs officials, strategic stakeholders, and
