Nigeria's NNPC scored zero in ICPC's 2025 Ethics and Integrity Scorecard, ranking last among 357 agencies. This shock result raises major governance concerns despite the oil company's recent profit announcements.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun commends DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi for his IPI award, highlighting improved media-security agency collaboration for national security. Read more.
The Federal Government confirms Nigeria's major tax reform laws will take effect as scheduled on January 1, 2026. The changes promise relief for 98% of workers and 97% of small businesses. Get the full details.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo announces N35m for Igbo studies chairs & N50m for new development bodies. New Enugu HQ nears completion. Leaders call for unity and global cultural projection.
NIMR confirms the first detection of the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito in Gombe, Nigeria. This urban-adapted vector poses a major new threat to malaria control efforts nationwide. Read more.
Bishop Peter Odetoyinbo urges Nigerians to find hope in Jesus Christ this Christmas, calling for peace, justice, and action on hunger and insecurity. Read his full message.
Africa's downstream oil sector needs over $100bn investment by 2050. Discover how ARDA is tackling regulatory & infrastructure gaps to unlock this massive opportunity for global investors.
US President Donald Trump confirms the US will retain crude oil and tankers seized near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says strong boards and sound governance are critical for Nigeria's economic growth. Read his full speech at the CIoD awards.
New City University announces plans to establish campus radio and TV stations to boost practical media training and community engagement. The move awaits regulatory approval.
The Presidency has dismissed claims of alterations in the new tax laws signed by Tinubu. Taiwo Oyedele calls reports 'false and misleading' as controversy grows ahead of the January 2026 implementation.
Taiwo Oyedele warns that failure to implement new tax laws by January 1, 2026, will leave 98% of Nigerian workers overtaxed. He urges targeted amendments, not suspension.
Nigeria's Federal Government has launched a new National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) to transform innovation into economic value. Discover how this framework aims to protect creators and drive growth.
Nigeria intensifies efforts to halt biodiversity loss, mobilising private sector support for its 2025-2030 National Biodiversity Strategy. Business leaders convened in Lagos to shape a practical Business Action Plan aligned with global goals.
Explore how China's secretive rare earth mining in Jiangxi fuels global tech and defense, shaping trade wars and forcing EU and US to seek alternatives. Discover the strategic power buried in red soil.
Analysis reveals the proposed Customs, Excise and Tariff Amendment Bill lacks Nigeria-specific evidence, risks 1.5 million jobs, and contradicts fiscal stability goals. Lawmakers urged to pause for broader consultation.
Chikatara Mbonu blames Nigeria's recurring crises on duplicated policies, inconsistent reforms, and lack of a long-term national development plan. Learn the solutions proposed.
WRAHP trained 20 journalists from Lagos and Edo States on ethical reporting of SGBV cases to protect survivors and advance justice. Learn how media can drive change.
President Bola Tinubu announces Nigeria will terminate its multiple budget practice by March 31, 2026, shifting to a single, transparent annual budget system to curb abandoned projects.
President Bola Tinubu announces Nigeria will terminate its multiple budgeting practice by March 31, 2026, shifting to a single, revenue-driven annual budget to curb abandoned projects.
The Christian Association of Nigeria condemns the Nollywood film 'A Very Dirty Christmas' as offensive, calls for a title change and public apology from producers.
Nollywood star Ini Edo officially responds to CAN's criticism of her film 'A Very Dirty Christmas,' stating it's meant to provoke thought. She confirms all regulatory approvals were secured.
A Lagos court has sentenced Samson Orijugo to three years in prison for forging a Lagos State University result notification to scam a mother and son. Read the full story of the fraud.
A Lagos court sentenced a college provost to three years imprisonment for forging a LASU document to falsely claim affiliation. Read the full details of the fraud case.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Michael Abiodun Ponle, the 86-year-old Chairman of Miccom Wires and Cable. Read about his legacy in engineering and tourism.
Nigeria's Senate passes the Federal Audit Service Bill 2025 and the Institute of Economists Bill, aiming to overhaul colonial-era laws and boost financial accountability. Awaiting presidential assent.
German business sentiment dropped for a second month in December, hitting its lowest point in seven months. The industrial slump and weak Christmas sales signal a bleak economic end to 2025. Read more.
Nigeria's Federal Government has launched the NAP III (2024-2028) to advance the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, reinforcing commitment to gender equality and sustainable peace nationwide.
The Nigeria Labour Congress begins a national protest today over worsening insecurity. It warns an indefinite strike will follow if protesters are attacked. Read the full story.
The Federal Government's controversial cancellation of the 2022 National Language Policy sparks outrage. Education stakeholders demand reversal, citing threats to Nigeria's linguistic heritage and flawed reasoning.