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Regulation of crypto, digital assets now under full control, says SEC DG

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  says it has complete oversight and regulatory control over cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. The Director-General of...

Senate will approve request for new presidential jet if – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio said on Thursday that the Senate is willing to greenlight the acquisition of a new presidential jet if President...

EFCC wants Bello’s lawyers indicted for alleged professional misconduct

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested that the Federal High Court in Abuja punish ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello’s two legal representatives...

FG investigates alleged NIMC data breach

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the alleged data breach at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), which compromised the personal...

UniAbuja appoints 41-year-old Prof. Maikudi as acting VC

The Senate of the University of Abuja has selected Prof. Aisha Maikudi, a distinguished legal expert and the institution’s youngest law professor, to...

Just in: Senate approves extension of 2023 supplementary appropriation bill

The Nigerian Senate has on Thursday approved an extension of the 2023 supplementary appropriation bill, prolonging its implementation until December 31, 2024. As...

VP Shettima chairs NEC meeting

The 142nd National Economic Council (NEC) meeting is currently underway at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with Vice President Kashim Shettima presiding. The...

Pres. Tinubu’s budgets’ extension request raises dust in House of Reps

Tension rose at the House of Representatives on Thursday over the request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to extend the implementation period for...

Cholera outbreak: FG in talks with GAVI to secure emergency vaccine doses

Amid a global vaccine shortage, the Federal Government says it has sought urgent assistance from the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI)...

Move my trial to Kogi, ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello tells court

Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, has written to Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High...

NPA generated N501bln revenue in 2023 – Bello-Koko

The implementation of continuous performance improvement measures has resulted in the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) revenues steadily growing from N361 billion in 2022...

NNPC Ltd. uncovers 165 illegal refineries, 400 incidents of oil theft and vandalism

With its relentless efforts against oil theft and vandalism, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) uncovered 165 illegal refineries in various...

Sokoto court stops Gov. Aliyu from removing two district heads

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed Sokoto State traditional institution law, the state’s High Court has granted an injunction temporarily restraining Gov....

Sports Minister Supports Team Nigeria at African Athletics Senior Championship

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has stated that he decided to be on the ground to support Team Nigeria at...

Expect better minimum wage, NGF tells organized labour, Nigerians

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has given assurances to both Nigerians and organized labour that the current negotiations will yield a more favourable...

Court adjourns suit seeking to remove Ganduje as APC Chairman until July 5

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned hearing in a case seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of...