Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 — A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced one Abdullahi Usman to five years in prison for currency counterfeiting, following his conviction on charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Usman was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on the possession and distribution
At the ongoing Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja, key stakeholders have renewed calls for robust investment across Nigeria’s energy sector and the wider African continent. Industry leaders, government officials, and international partners converged to chart a course for sustainable energy development, emphasising that unlocking Africa’s vast energy potential requires urgent capital
In what appears to be a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, notable figures from various political blocs, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and All Progressives Congress (APC), converged on the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Tuesday for the official unveiling of the African Democratic Congress
Abuja – June 30, 2025 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced that its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. This was confirmed by the Deputy National Secretary of the party, Barrister Festus Fuanter, while briefing journalists shortly after the
A Nigerian lawyer, Joshua Ijaodola, has dragged the Federal Government before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to invalidate the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), alleging that both institutions are unconstitutional. The suits, which were filed separately on June 24, 2025,
A mild drama ensued at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on Thursday during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, as police operatives reportedly manhandled and arrested one of the party’s workers. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred outside the main conference hall where the high-level meeting was ongoing. The
Abuja, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 The third day of the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings (#AAM2025) concluded with a high-level convergence of African leaders, business moguls, and global economists who articulated bold visions for the continent’s economic renaissance. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to deepening regional integration, strengthening industrial infrastructure, and championing
ABUJA – In a massive move that rewrites Nigeria’s money rules, President Tinubu yesterday signed four major tax reform bills into law. Forget dry policy talk; this shake-up aims to hit the streets, affecting everyday Nigerians hustling to earn, save, or grow their businesses. Here’s the breakdown: 1. SMALL BUSINESSES CATCH A BREAK!Listen up, traders,
Abuja, Nigeria – June 2025 In a thought-provoking engagement titled “Understanding the Dynamic Shifts in U.S. Trade Policy and the Implications for Global and African Economies,” renowned American communication strategist and former senior advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mr. Jason Miller, held a high-level session with policy makers, economists, business leaders, and media professionals
Abuja, Nigeria – June 27, 2025 In a renewed effort to restore lasting peace in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu once again brought together key political actors from the oil-rich state on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The high-level meeting featured the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike; Rivers State Governor,
