The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has commended the removal of Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major achievement that underscores the country’s renewed commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound financial governance. The FATF, a global intergovernmental body that sets standards

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BENIN CITY — The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has defended Governor Monday Okpebholo’s decision to expand the Edo State Executive Council (Exco) to include 27 commissioners, describing it as a strategic move aimed at enhancing governance efficiency and ensuring that government policies reach the people effectively. The new cabinet,

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Passenger operations on the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor have officially resumed today, following the completion of critical maintenance, safety inspections, and system upgrades by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). In a statement on Monday, October 27, 2025, the NRC announced that the temporary suspension of the service allowed engineers to carry out essential track and rolling

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SEC raises concern over low participation in the capital market despite massive crypto activity The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that over $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency transactions were conducted in Nigeria between July 2023 and June 2024, underscoring the country’s growing prominence as one of the world’s most active digital asset markets.

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The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has officially prohibited unauthorized filming and content creation on its campus, including hostels and other facilities, following a growing trend of students and content creators using university spaces without approval. In a statement released on Thursday, October 24, 2025, and signed by the Head of Communication, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the

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The Lagos State Police Command has moved to calm public fears following reports that some youths were allegedly planning to disrupt movement on the Third Mainland Bridge, one of the busiest and most strategic routes connecting Lagos Mainland to the Island. In a statement issued on Monday, October 27, 2025, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola

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On Thursday, October 24, 2025, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, assumed office as the 13th INEC Chairman. Highly recommended and widely respected, his appointment has eased initial fears of political interference. Key Priorities for Amupitan Overall Vision Amupitan’s tenure is seen as an opportunity to sanitize Nigeria’s electoral process, enhance transparency, and restore the electorate’s faith

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The Nigerian Flamingos face a tough test against Italy in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup in Morocco. Path to the Round of 16 This fixture marks the first-ever meeting between Italy and Nigeria at this level. Team Outlook Match Details Other Round of 16 Fixtures Tuesday, October 28 Wednesday,

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In Nigeria’s import-dependent automotive sector, Nord Automobile Limited is driving a shift toward local manufacturing. Founded in 2017, Nord set out to design and build vehicles tailored for Nigerian conditions — but scaling production proved difficult due to limited access to affordable financing. Enter The Alternative Bank (AltBank), a pioneer in non-interest (Sharia-compliant) banking. Recognizing

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Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has threatened to take legal action against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after he was reportedly denied the opportunity to purchase the nomination form to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party. Lamido, who arrived at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on

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