The Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective applicants into the Nigerian Public Service, in a move aimed at addressing the rising incidence of illicit drug and substance abuse in the country. The directive was conveyed through a service-wide circular issued on Monday, December

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The Take It Back Movement (TIB) has raised concerns over what it described as a growing pattern of human rights violations and political repression in Gombe State under the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its National Coordinator, Juwon Sanyaolu, the group called for an independent,

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Residents of Borno State have expressed confusion following the commissioning of 3,000 electric motorcycles by President Bola Tinubu despite an existing ban on the use of motorcycles across the state. The electric bikes were unveiled on Saturday during President Tinubu’s state visit to Borno. According to reports, the fleet commissioned includes 3,000 electric motorcycles, 500

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn in Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa as the substantive Chairman of Agege Local Government, cautioning him against divisive leadership and urging a governance approach anchored on unity and inclusive grassroots development. The governor gave the advice on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony held at Lagos House, Ikeja, where Obasa was inaugurated

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Nigeria’s worsening security challenges are not the result of chance, nor can they be solved through rhetoric, force alone, or repeated reliance on approaches that have already failed. Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal violence, and organized crime are the outcomes of long-standing weaknesses in governance, policing structures, intelligence coordination, and socioeconomic policy. At its core, Nigeria’s

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Hospitality and short-stay platform Bulvds made a notable appearance at this year’s African Startup Festival (ASF), using the event to combine digital innovation with face-to-face engagement. Known for its curated apartments in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, Bulvds showcased its “home away from home” approach while connecting directly with users to understand their needs and

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Regent Microfinance Bank (Regent MFB) has surpassed a major milestone, disbursing over N10 billion in cumulative loans to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. This achievement highlights the bank’s role in closing Nigeria’s credit gap, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving sustainable economic growth. Regent MFB’s extensive loan portfolio—including FMCG business loans, SME loans, asset

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Wema Bank, alongside Nigeria’s first fully digital bank ALAT, has announced the winners of Hackaholics 6.0 at its grand finale held in Lagos over the weekend. Chao, an innovative engine helping food vendors optimize operations, clinched first place in the Ideathon, winning N25 million. VOC AI, a Voice of Customer SDK converting notifications into real-time

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The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Shehu Shantali as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment has received full regulatory approval. Shantali succeeds Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, who is stepping down after eight years of leadership marked by strategic growth, operational excellence, and transformative contributions

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Between 2018 and 2024, All On invested in over 50 clean energy businesses and provided grants and technical support to more than 80 enterprises, helping to expand access to reliable energy solutions across Nigeria. These interventions connected over 230,000 households, businesses, and public facilities, while improving service reliability, affordability, and operational capacity for energy providers.

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