Reps Reaffirm Commitment to Youth Empowerment
The House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption has reiterated its commitment to pursuing legislative measures that will empower Nigerian youths and reinforce the nation’s anti-corruption fight.
TETFund to Create Security Master Plan for Tertiary Institutions — Masari
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced the commencement of a comprehensive national security master plan aimed at strengthening safety and emergency preparedness across tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
EFCC Arrests Malami Over Alleged Terrorism Financing
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over allegations bordering on terrorism financing, money laundering, and suspicious financial transactions.
CSOs Criticise NASS for Speedy Approval of Tinubu’s Troop Deployment Request to Benin Republic
Several civil society organisations have condemned what they describe as the hasty approval granted by the National Assembly to President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin, which recently fell under military rule.
Osun Governor Adeleke Defects to Accord Party
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party, marking a major shift in the state’s political landscape.
NNPC Exploration & Production Achieves 355,000 Barrels Per Day, Highest in 36 Years
ABUJA — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s upstream subsidiary, NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NNPC E&P), has achieved its highest daily crude oil production in 36 years, reaching 355,000 barrels per day (bpd) on December 1, 2025.
FG, SEC, NGX Group Agree on Unified Direction for Capital Gains Tax Reform
The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) as part of efforts to ensure a smooth, transparent and market-sensitive implementation of the newly enacted Capital Gains Tax (CGT) provisions.
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval to Deploy Nigerian Troops to Benin Republic
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin, following recent instability in the neighbouring country.
Alleged Fraud: Court Orders NNPCL GCEO to Respond Within 14 Days
ABUJA — The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has been given 14 days by an Abuja High Court to explain why he should not be arrested and prosecuted over allegations of money laundering and other financial misconduct.
Nigeria Listed Among Leading Global Sources of Cyber-Attacks — Union Bank CEO
LAGOS — Nigeria has been identified as one of the leading global sources of cyber-attacks, following massive financial losses recorded in 2023, the Managing Director/CEO of Union Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Yetunde Oni, has disclosed.
