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Africa has no business being poor, says Obi
37+ min ago (313+ words) By Myke Uzendu, Abuja Peter Obi, a leading opposition figure in Nigeria and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, has said Africa possesses enough natural and human resources to overcome poverty, stressing that poor leadership…...
Over 7. 6m workers enroll in NSITF's Employees Compensation Scheme
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (332+ words) The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, says the agency has enrolled more than 7. 6 million employees into the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS), while also recording a historic milestone with the enrollment of the Nigeria…...
Fidelity Bank pledges support for Anambra's moral, ethical reformation programme
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (323+ words) Fidelity Bank has pledged to partner with the Anambra State Ministry of Information and Value Reformation on the state government's planned moral and ethical rebirth campaign. The assurance came when a delegation from the bank's Ziks Avenue, Awka branch visited…...
Diaspora investors wary of Nigeria real estate over trust gap - Experts
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (249+ words) Trust deficits remain the biggest barrier to diaspora investment in Nigerian real estate, industry leaders said during a virtual summit on May 16, 2026, aimed at mapping strategies for building multi-million dollar property portfolios in Nigeria and the United States. Speakers said…...
From "Force" to "Service": Reframing policing culture and human rights compliance in Nigeria
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (949+ words) the authority news By Chibuike Njoku & Ndu Nwokolo Policing is central to democratic governance, public safety, and the protection of citizens" rights. In democratic societies, the police are expected to uphold the rule of law while maintaining legitimacy through accountability,…...
FG to expand Deep Blue project to Bakassi, other vulnerable maritime corridors " Oyetola
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (106+ words) the authority news Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola (left) presenting certificate to a graduating security personnel at the Graduation Ceremony of the Advanced Combat Personnel and Capability Presentation of the Deep Blue Project Task Group held…...
FG unveils Tax Ombud website, expands access to complaint system
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (282+ words) the authority news The Federal Government has launched the official website and toll-free call centre of the Tax Ombud Office as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, improve accessibility, and build public trust in Nigeria's tax administration system. Speaking at…...
NUJ FCT chair encourages journalists to prioritise mental health
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (375+ words) The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called on journalists in the FCT to take their mental health seriously amid increasing pressure associated with the profession. Speaking during the 2026 NUJ FCT Press…...
Protecting Nigeria's Digital Backbone: Judiciary takes centre stage at NCC-NJI workshop
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (985+ words) In an era when'mobile phones have become banks, classrooms, marketplaces, newsrooms, and even courtrooms, Nigeria's judiciary is increasingly being called upon to interpret disputes that did not exist a decade ago. South West Editor, JOHN SILAS reports: From cyber fraud…...
Tinubu's debt addiction: Fiscal vandalism that will tank re-election dreams, by Olusola Sanni
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (601+ words) Let us picture a typical Nigerian middle-class family in 2023. The family's monthly take-home pay was "1 million. That amount was enough to stock the food pantry, pay children's school fees, service the mortgage or rent, and still cover household bills with…...