Governor Alia’s suspended aide Mkor to be arraigned in Lafia
The Suspended Special Adviser to the governor of Benue State, Aondona Mkor, is scheduled to Arraigned at the Federal High Court in Lafia on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. It will be recalled that operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arrested the Governor’s aide for alleged sextortion […]
NECO conducts first CBT SSCE exams, ready for full transition
…as FG mulls adopting private CBT centres for school-based SSCE The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Tuesday, began the transition of its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) to Computer Based Test (CBT), in line with the Federal Government’s drive to transit all school based examinations to CBT model. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa who expressed […]
EPR mandates producers to design waste in line with circular economy – NASREA DG
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Innocent Barikor says the Extended Producer Responsibility Programme (EPR) makes it mandatory for Producers to design products and packaging that can be recycled or reused in line with Circular Economy. Barikor made the disclosure on Tuesday, while entertaining questions on NESREA Half […]
An open letter to Governor Monday Okpebholo
By Adidi Dokpesi I am writing to you as a Nigerian from Edo State who, in my track record, has constantly engaged governors irrespective of where the state is geographically situated. Most times I write of necessity, especially when democratic principles are threatened. It is on this note that I am reaching out to you […]
NCAA orders airlines to comply $10,000 currency declaration rule
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has ordered all international airlines flying into Nigeria to comply with the $10,000 currency declaration rule. The authority said the rule is required for passengers to declare cash or negotiable instruments above the limit, as part of efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering compliance. According to the NCAA, the directive, referenced […]
Benue Assembly demands action over murder of indigene at Obudu in Cross River
The Benue State House of Assembly Tuesday condemned the killing of Ternenge Ikpanor, an indigene of Mbaduku Vandeikya Local Government Area by a mob at Obudu, Cross River State. They equally called on the State Governor Hyacinth Alia to liaise with his Cross River State counterpart Bassey Otu to bring a lasting solution to the […]
CBN retains interest rate at 27.5% in latest policy
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has retained the Monetary Policy Rate at 27.5 percent. The MPR is used to benchmark interest rates in the country and the decision is the third time the regulator is retaining the MPR in 2025. The Governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso, announced […]
Livestock ministry will boost Nigeria’s economic potential says Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has said the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development by the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration underscores its commitment to tapping into the vast economic potential of the livestock sector. Speaking at the Annual Blueprint Impact Series and Awards Ceremony in […]
Alleged N80.2b fraud: Court rejects Bello’s request for UK trip
A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined the request by a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, for the release of his international passport to enable him travel to the United Kingdom on health grounds. In a ruling on Monday, Justice Emeka Nwite found that the medical report, attached to Bello’s application was […]
Dangote’s direct supply of petroleum products threat to jobs – NOGASA warns
The Natural Oil & Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has raised the alarm that the recent plan by Dangote Refinery to supply petroleum products directly to end users, bypassing the traditional distribution chain, could put thousands of jobs at risk. NOGASA’s president, Benneth Korie who raised strong objections to the planned move, noted that […]