Category: Development
Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo Seeks Unified Ecowas Information System For Border Management
Abidjan, Côte D’ivoire — April 30, 2026 The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called for the establishment of a unified information system among member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen border management across the sub-region. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Babatunde Alao, the…
2027: DON’T PULL DOWN THE ROOF – VP SHETTIMA URGES APC UNITY, WARNS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE POLITICS
ABUJA, NIGERIA — APRIL 30, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on leaders, aspirants, and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to exercise restraint and maintain unity as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum. In a strongly worded statement titled “2027: Don’t Pull Down the Roof,” Shettima…
LASPA REAFFIRMS EXCLUSIVE MANDATE ON PARKING MANAGEMENT IN LAGOS STATE
LAGOS, NIGERIA — APRIL 30, 2026 The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has reaffirmed its statutory mandate as the sole agency responsible for the regulation and management of all forms of parking within Lagos State. The General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, made this known while addressing recent developments involving a purported jurisdictional claim over…
Senate Approves $516.3m Loan Request for Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway
Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for a $516.3 million loan to support the execution of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project. Lawmakers clarified that the loan, sourced from Deutsche Bank AG, is intended to serve as a financial lifeline to prevent delays in the implementation of the…
Minister Alake Calls for United African Approach to Strengthen Mineral Economy
Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, April 27, 2026 The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, Dele Alake, has called for stronger regional cooperation among African nations to position the continent as a key player in global mineral supply chains. He made the call while speaking at the Kenya Mining Investment…
Nigerian Army Strengthens Operational Excellence with Standardized Evaluation Framework
Abuja, Nigeria, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to improve operational efficiency and institutional performance through the introduction of a Standardized Evaluation Framework. This was the focus of a sensitization seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites, Asokoro, Abuja….
EFCC Re-Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged ₦15.7m Land Fraud in Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria,Tuesday, April 29, 2026 The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned a legal practitioner, Barrister Benjamin Chukwuemeka Nwobodo, before the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, over alleged land fraud involving ₦15.7 million. The defendant is facing a 20-count charge bordering on forgery, possession of…
EFCC Commends Upright Nigerians, Reaffirms Commitment to Integrity and Anti-Corruption Drive
Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has stated that the Commission not only focuses on investigating and prosecuting fraudsters but also recognises and commends Nigerians who uphold integrity and anti-corruption values. He made this known in Abuja during the Business Grant Award…
Young Nigerians Embrace Mandarin as Key Skill for Global Opportunities
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 A growing number of young Nigerians are breaking language barriers and positioning themselves for global opportunities by learning Mandarin, widely regarded as an essential skill in today’s international job market. Among them is Fatima Zahra Suleiman, who, alongside over 40 others, is part of a new wave of youths…
OPay Leads Discussion on Africa’s Financial Future at BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026
Lagos, Nigeria,Wednesday, April 22, 2026 OPay, a leading financial technology company in Nigeria, played a prominent role as headline sponsor at the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026 held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. The summit, themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion in Africa’s Digital Money Economy,” brought together stakeholders across the…