ECOWAS Parliament Proposes Mediation Committee For Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
ECOWAS plans to prevail on Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to retrace their steps and reunite with the regional bloc.
Customs Intercept Donkey Bones, Dried Meat Worth Billions of Naira
“Nigeria Customs Service will not and cannot fold its hand and allow this illegal trade to continue to take place.”
Kano Assembly Set To Amend Emirate Council Laws
The Kano State House of Assembly has concluded plans to recall the State’s Emirate Council Law 2019.
Mauricio Pochettino Leaves Chelsea By Mutual Consent
Pochettino agreed to his departure with Chelsea late on Tuesday morning, following the club’s end-of-season review that started on Monday.
CBN Raises Interest Rate to Record 26.25%
Nigeria’s Central Bank has raised interest rates for the third consecutive time.
Nigerian Startup Regfyl Triumphs at Africa Fintech Summit with AI-Driven AML Solutions
Regfyl, a Nigerian startup specialising in Anti-Money Laundering, has won the top price at the Africa Fintech Summit in Washington.
Lagos Launches Cybersecurity Initiative, Plans Innovation Bill To Protect Digital Infrastructure
Lagos State has launched a cybersecurity initiative aimed at protecting Lagos’ digital infrastructure and fostering tech development.
Poland Arrests Nine Suspects Linked To Russian Sabotage Acts
Poland has arrested nine people for acts of sabotage allegedly orchestrated by Russian intelligence services.
Three Countries Absent as ECOWAS Parliament Begins Sitting in Kano
Twelve of 15 member states of ECOWAS are currently attending the sixth legislature of the body’s Parliament in Kano.
CBN Bows to Pressure, Halts Implementation of Controversial Cybersecurity Levy
CBN has withdrawn controversial circular on 0.5% cybersecurity levy, citing legal concerns and public backlash against the cybercrime levy implementation.
Nigeria Denies Plans for Separate HMO for Civil Servants Amid Controversy Over New Health Insurance Scheme
Ministry of Defence statement suggested a new HMO for civil servants, but Minister of Health refuted it, emphasising universal coverage.
Senate Leader Advocates Legal Framework to Prevent Abuse of State Police by Governors
Senate Leader Bamidele stressed importance of legal framework for state police to promote professionalism, accountability, and transparency.
At Least 11 Dead In Ukraine Due To Russia Missile Strikes
Russia missiles have struck Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv, killing at least 11.
Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Suffers ‘Hard Landing,’ State TV Says; Rescue Underway
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a “hard landing” on Sunday, Iranian state media reported, without elaborating.
Usyk Defeats Fury By Split Decision To Become Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
Two judges scored the fight in Usyk’s favour – 115-113 and 114-113 with the other giving it Fury at 114-113.
Solid Minerals Minister Alake Leads Historic Meeting with Governors to Enhance Mining Sector
Minister Alake emphasised the need for constitutional guidance and cooperation in the mining sector dialogue with governors.
Anambra Governor Soludo Tackles Labour Leader Ajaero, Denies Inciting Other Governors over N70,000 Minimum Wage
Replying Ajaero, Governor Soludo denied he was running an anti-workers government in Anambra, while listing numerous achievements for workers.
Obi, Otti, To Storm Akure As Labour Party Declares Intent To Recapture Ondo State In November Guber Election
Labour Party has intensified efforts to reclaim Ondo State, forming a South-west Task Force for governorship election.
‘I Don’t Use WhatsApp Broadcasts’: Okonjo-Iweala Disowns, Denounces ‘Fake’ WhatsApp Message
Okonjo-Iweala has denied a WhatsApp Message that was purportedly sent by her, saying she does not use WhatsApp Broadcast feature
From Next Month, Nigeria Will Have No Need To Import Petrol, Says Dangote
“Within the next four or five weeks, Nigeria shouldn’t import anything like gasoline; not one drop,” Dangote said in Kigali.
