By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Beiersdorf, Nigeria, makers of NIVEA products, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to strengthen efforts against the importation and circulation of counterfeit Nivea and other products in the country. The agreement was signed by both institutions in Abuja, during aContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mémounatou Ibrahima, has called on regional parliamentarians to sustain the tempo of ECOWAS economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA). She made the appeal in her closing speech at the end of the regional parliament’s 2026 FirstContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Ivo Takor, a legal expert, has advised retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to carefully evaluate their options under Section 7(1) of the Pension Reform Act 2014. Takor, Vice President of the Human Rights Committee, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe Branch, gave the advice whileContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC), Mr Aminu Yusuf, has appealed to traditional rulers in Imo to support efforts toward effective birth and death registration and the next national census. Yusuf made the call in a statement issued after a visit to Eze Emmanuel Okeke, the ChairmanContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) Chartered, says access to responsible credit, financial inclusion, risk governance and institutional integrity will shape Nigeria’s economic future. Dr Markie Idowu, the newly inaugurated President and Chairman of Council, NICA, said this during her investiture ceremony in Lagos. Idowu noted thatContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Prof. Olumide Ekanade of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, has called for urgent reform of Nigeria’s fiscal federalism to empower federating units and geo-political zones to generate their own resources and drive economic growth. Ekanade, a Professor of Economic and Social History, made the call while delivering theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency on Thursday cautioned opposition parties against what it described as disinformation on the amended Electoral Act 2026 and the APC-led Federal Government. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement titled ” Opposition parties should stop constant lamentation and unwarranted outrage against theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has reaffirmed the Presidency’s support for the Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions. Gbajabiamila gave the assurance during a meeting with committee members led by Prof. Jerry Ugokwe at the State House,Continue Reading
Joint troops under Operation UDO KA have overrun the suspected Eastern Security Network (ESN)/IPOB supreme headquarters in Mother Valley in Nkwere area of Anambra, following a coordinated ground assault.Continue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Young People’s Initiative for Credible Leadership (YPICL) has described the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections as credible. The Executive Director, Mr Abdulwahab Ekekhide, said on Friday that the elections reflected the true will of the people. Speaking to journalists in Abuja,Continue Reading
