Troops from the 8 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army have conducted a coordinated operation against armed bandit groups in Sokoto and Zamfara States, resulting in the deaths of five suspected bandits and the seizure of weapons, motorcycles, and communication equipment. A security source disclosed that the operation commenced in the early hours of Wednesday,

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Mobile trading in Nigeria is no longer just for tech enthusiasts. It is becoming a cultural phenomenon, merging convenience with ambition and giving a new generation of Nigerians practical access to global financial markets. This shift has created a trading environment defined by mobility and a growing desire for financial autonomy. A New Generation Driven

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More than a decade after its establishment, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has evolved from a stabilisation and savings institution into a national systems builder, blending financial discipline with initiatives that address structural challenges and unlock economic opportunities for millions of Nigerians. Established by an Act of Parliament to save for future generations, provide

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President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s 36 governors to hand over local government allocations directly to the councils, in compliance with a recent Supreme Court ruling. Speaking at the 14th APC National Caucus meeting at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that local government autonomy must be backed by funded mandates. He

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Despite regional and global protection frameworks, Africa’s migrant workers continue to face widespread exploitation, abuse, and insecurity, the International Trade Union Confederation’s African Regional Organisation (ITUC-Africa) has warned. In a statement issued on December 18, Akhator Odigie, General Secretary of ITUC-Africa, said that Africa remains a region of origin, transit, and destination for migrants. Most

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In preparation for the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed Hon. Adamu Usman Tubo as Chairman of the Borno State Transitional Committee, with Hon. Sunusi Lawan Badawi designated as Secretary. Tubo represents Borno South Senatorial District, while Badawi hails from Borno North Senatorial District. A circular issued by Hon. Mohammed Abba

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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has highlighted the strategic importance of the proposed Ondo Deep Sea Port, describing it as a major hub for international trade that will benefit not only Ondo State but also Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries. The governor made the remarks after receiving the revalidated licence for the project from

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A former presidential adviser, Babafemi Ojudu, has dismissed claims that the late President Muhammadu Buhari did not support ex–Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s presidential ambition ahead of the 2023 election. Ojudu was responding to statements made by Charles Omole, author of From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, which suggested that Buhari withheld support

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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged its members across the country to purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from Dangote Refinery, citing the refinery’s affordable pricing and nationwide free delivery starting January 2026. IPMAN National President Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi Shettima praised Dangote Petroleum Refinery and its Chairman, Aliko Dangote, for supporting the

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The Senate on Wednesday screened nominees for the chief executive positions of Nigeria’s key oil and gas regulators, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). President Bola Tinubu had forwarded the names of Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan for NUPRC and Engineer Saidu Mohammed for NMDPRA,

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