Moment of history: Edo Governor Commends Switzerland as Returned Benin Bronzes Hit Nigeria
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has described the return of the Benin Bronzes as “a historic milestone and significant moment” in the history of the Benin Kingdom and state at…
CBN revokes operating licenses of 46 MfBs for regulatory requirements failure
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 46 Microfinance Banks (MfBs) with effect from July 1. This is contained in a statement issued by Mrs….
2027: INEC Set to Launch Downloadable PVCs, Full Online Registration, Virtual Biometrics
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to introduce “downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)” for voters who have misplaced or defaced their original cards. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan,…
Climate activists sue TotalEnergies, demand sale details of Nigerian SPDC oil stake
Several nonprofits including Friends of the Earth France sued oil major TotalEnergies in a French civil court on Wednesday, seeking to obtain environmental documents related to an onshore Nigerian oil…
Military kills 224 terrorists, rescues 279 victims in North West, North Central operations
The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised no fewer than 224 terrorists, arrested more than 423 suspects and rescued 279 kidnapped victims during operations across the North-West and North-Central in the…
Navy discovers illegal crude oil storage hub, recovers 20,500ltrs in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has discovered and neutralised another illegal crude oil storage facility in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers. The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho in a…
World Bank backs Nigeria 2026–2032 plan with $1.25 billion to spur jobs, private investment
The World Bank Group has approved a new long-term partnership strategy for Nigeria alongside $1.25 billion in financing, aiming to drive job creation and economic growth by unlocking private sector…
Nigeria’s unreported spending equals 2% of GDP, IMF official says
Nigeria had about 2% of GDP worth of public spending not recorded in recent official budgets, creating a gap between its reported deficit and actual financing needs, IMF resident representative…
