Nigeria has called for deeper cooperation with Germany in economic development, security, renewable energy, digital innovation and regional peace as both countries seek to strengthen their longstanding bilateral relations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call on Wednesday while receiving Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, and his delegation […]
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has chosen a cautious approach to inflation management by retaining the monetary policy rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent. Justifying the decision, the Governor of the CBN and Chairman of the MPC, Yemi Cardoso, pointed to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, […]
The Federal Government has reduced the fees charged for textbook assessment and ranking in Nigeria, while also directing that publishers who paid the previous rates be refunded. The development was announced by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) as part of efforts to support publishers and other stakeholders ahead of the commencement of […]
Justice Mohammed Garuba Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has rejected a bid by online publisher and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, to tender uncertified documents in his trial for allegedly defaming President Bola Tinubu. The judge, on Wednesday, declined the application after Sowore’s lead counsel, Olumide Fusika (SAN), […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exonerated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, from any involvement in its ongoing investigation into an alleged visa fraud scheme. The anti-graft agency clarified that Kemi Nandap is not a suspect in the case and has not been implicated in any aspect […]
The House of Rep resentatives has begun clause-by-clause consideration of President Bola Tinubu’s executive bill seeking the establishment of state police, with lawmakers indicating they might adopt the Senate-passed version of the legislation with only minor adjustments. Speaking at the meeting of the House Committee on Constitution Review yesterday, the Deputy Speaker of the House […]
The Economic Community of West African States has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027, describing it as a major step towards deeper economic integration, stronger regional trade and sustainable growth across West Africa. The decision was one of the major outcomes of the 69th Ordinary Session of […]
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has confirmed that he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, signed a written agreement committing Obi to serve only a four-year term, if elected president in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television yesterday, Kwankwaso said he was confident Obi would […]
Despite Nigeria’s headline inflation rate easing marginally in June 2026, residents in more than half of the country’s states continued to face annual inflation above 30 per cent, with Niger, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory recording the highest rates. The latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that […]
The Cross River State Government has exempted women in commercial transport and men aged 60 and above from paying vehicle registration and daily operational levies. The Chairman of the Cross River Transport Regulatory Agency, Chief Oliver Orok, announced the policy on Monday during a meeting with the drivers’ union covering Calabar metropolis and the southern […]
