The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has shed more light on the agency’s proposal for compulsory drug tests for prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, clarifying that the initiative is not intended to be punitive but preventive in nature. Speaking
The Muslim Community of Lagos State has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s deepening security crisis, describing the situation as resembling full-blown guerrilla warfare. The group made the assertion in Lagos during a recent media briefing, warning that the nature of attacks by insurgents and armed groups requires a more strategic and unconventional approach from the
In a renewed effort to bridge the financial divide and bring millions of Nigerians into the formal economy, experts, regulators, and private sector leaders have spotlighted key measures necessary for accelerating financial inclusion across the country. The consensus was reached at the Payment Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), held in Lagos, where stakeholders dissected challenges and
In a bold move to strengthen the nation’s digital transformation agenda, Nigeria is set to host the seventh edition of the Nigeria eGovernment Summit on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, and will bring together leading voices from government, technology, and the private sector
The surge in electronic transactions across Nigeria has brought with it a worrying rise in electronic fraud, exposing the frailties of relying solely on technology to safeguard our financial system. Recent data paints a sobering picture: between 2020 and 2024, fraud losses in Nigeria’s banking sector skyrocketed from N11.6 billion to a staggering N52.3 billion,
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Adeniyi Owoade I, has firmly denied claims suggesting he is entangled in a supremacy tussle with any other traditional ruler, describing the allegations as baseless, mischievous, and a deliberate attempt to stir unnecessary controversy in the Yoruba traditional institution. The revered monarch made this known through an official statement
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has categorically denied allegations of collecting bribes during the 2024 oil licensing bid round, dismissing the claims as baseless and malicious. In a statement released to clarify its position, the Commission emphasized that the bid process adhered strictly to global best practices and the provisions of the Petroleum
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has extended warm felicitations to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, on his 85th birthday. In a statement signed by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, Egbewole praised the
Legal ambiguities, deep-rooted cultural norms, and social stigma have been identified by legal and forensic experts as major reasons behind the low reporting and prosecution of marital rape cases in Nigeria. Despite the growing campaigns against gender-based violence and increasing public discourse on sexual abuse, experts say the issue of rape within marriage remains largely
Professor Abdullahi Saleh-Usman, Chairman of Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), has dismissed allegations of sidelining board members from oversight functions, asserting adherence to the commission’s legal framework. The rebuttal follows a six-page petition dated March 13, 2025, signed by eight non-permanent commissioners representing Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and Islamic bodies, accusing Usman of operating as
