Court asked to bar Mainasara Kogo as CCT chair

A Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to restrain Mainasara Kogo from parading himself as the new chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The court was also urged to prevent Kogo from obstructing or interfering with the administration and functions of the tribunal, including those of its officials, pending the hearing and
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to restrain Mainasara Kogo from parading himself as the new chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The court was also urged to prevent Kogo from obstructing or interfering with the administration and functions of the tribunal, including those of its officials, pending the hearing and

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Oyo to enforce ban on street trading

The Oyo State Government announced on Monday, that it is ready to take decisive action against traders selling by the roadside. The government stated that serious steps are being taken to address street trading and other vices in the state. The Chairperson of the State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, Justice Aderonke Aderemi, made this
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The Oyo State Government announced on Monday, that it is ready to take decisive action against traders selling by the roadside. The government stated that serious steps are being taken to address street trading and other vices in the state. The Chairperson of the State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, Justice Aderonke Aderemi, made this

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Kwara gov names projects after Remi Tinubu, Rashidi Yekinni, others

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved the naming of some old and new legacy projects in the state after historic figures and leaders in Nigeria. On top of the list is the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, after whom the multibillion naira Civil Service Clinic project is being named. A statement signed by the
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Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved the naming of some old and new legacy projects in the state after historic figures and leaders in Nigeria. On top of the list is the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, after whom the multibillion naira Civil Service Clinic project is being named. A statement signed by the

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India, China agree to resume flights after five-year break

India and China agreed in principle on Monday to resume direct flights between the two nations, nearly five years after the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent political tensions caused a suspension. The announcement was made at the conclusion of a visit to Beijing by New Delhi’s top career diplomat and marks the latest sign of a
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India and China agreed in principle on Monday to resume direct flights between the two nations, nearly five years after the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent political tensions caused a suspension. The announcement was made at the conclusion of a visit to Beijing by New Delhi’s top career diplomat and marks the latest sign of a

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Nigeria ready to partner Switzerland on economic diversification — Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to partner with Switzerland to diversify its economy and enhance job creation opportunities. Mr Akpabio stated this on Monday while hosting the Chairman, Thomas Aeschi and members of the Swiss European Free Trade Association, who were visiting the National Assembly on a courtesy visit. Akpabio said
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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to partner with Switzerland to diversify its economy and enhance job creation opportunities. Mr Akpabio stated this on Monday while hosting the Chairman, Thomas Aeschi and members of the Swiss European Free Trade Association, who were visiting the National Assembly on a courtesy visit. Akpabio said

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Gombe lawyers still rely on outdated Bauchi laws, says NBA boss

Nearly 28 years after Gombe State’s creation in 1996, the state’s legal system still depends on outdated laws from Bauchi, lamented the Nigerian Bar Association Gombe branch chairman, Benjamin Sati. Speaking at the 2024/2025 legal year ceremony on Monday, Sati emphasised the dire need for Gombe to establish a modern, codified body of laws. He
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Nearly 28 years after Gombe State’s creation in 1996, the state’s legal system still depends on outdated laws from Bauchi, lamented the Nigerian Bar Association Gombe branch chairman, Benjamin Sati. Speaking at the 2024/2025 legal year ceremony on Monday, Sati emphasised the dire need for Gombe to establish a modern, codified body of laws. He

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SEC pledges to strengthen market confidence, warns against violations

The Securities and Exchange Commission has pledged to intensify its oversight of capital market operators to ensure strict adherence to regulations and enhance investor confidence in Nigeria’s financial system. Speaking at the office launch of Norrenberger Asset Management Limited and the 2025 capital market outlook event in Abuja on Monday, the SEC Director-General, Dr Emomotimi
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has pledged to intensify its oversight of capital market operators to ensure strict adherence to regulations and enhance investor confidence in Nigeria’s financial system. Speaking at the office launch of Norrenberger Asset Management Limited and the 2025 capital market outlook event in Abuja on Monday, the SEC Director-General, Dr Emomotimi

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EU urges ECOWAS to rethink engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger

The Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, has called on ECOWAS to adopt a new approach in its dealings with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, collectively known as the Alliance of Sahel States. Speaking in Abuja during a media briefing on Monday, Mignot
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The Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, has called on ECOWAS to adopt a new approach in its dealings with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, collectively known as the Alliance of Sahel States. Speaking in Abuja during a media briefing on Monday, Mignot

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2023 Kaduna LP senatorial candidate defects to APC

The 2023 Kaduna-South Labour Party senatorial candidate, Mike Auta, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, advising President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to enjoy a peaceful night’s rest regarding the 2027 elections. Auta, who pledged to deliver one million votes for Tinubu and Sani in Southern Kaduna in the 2027 general elections,
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The 2023 Kaduna-South Labour Party senatorial candidate, Mike Auta, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, advising President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to enjoy a peaceful night’s rest regarding the 2027 elections. Auta, who pledged to deliver one million votes for Tinubu and Sani in Southern Kaduna in the 2027 general elections,

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Rebasing GDP, CPI based on UN fundamental principles – Statistician-General

The Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Semiu Adeyemi, has emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to producing reliable and accurate economic data, stating that the ongoing rebasing of the Gross Domestic Product and Consumer Price Index is aligned with the United Nations Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. He made this known during a sensitisation workshop organised by BudgiT for Civil
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The Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Semiu Adeyemi, has emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to producing reliable and accurate economic data, stating that the ongoing rebasing of the Gross Domestic Product and Consumer Price Index is aligned with the United Nations Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. He made this known during a sensitisation workshop organised by BudgiT for Civil

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