Category: Development
EFCC presents second witness in trial of Austrian over undeclared $800,575 and €651,505 at Lagos airport
Lagos, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday presented its second prosecution witness in the trial of an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal, who is facing charges over alleged failure to declare $800,575 and €651,505 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The defendant was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Customs…
Macron and Ruto: Diplomacy meets athletics as ‘Africa Forward’ Summit takes centre stage
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto have taken centre stage at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, where discussions focused on diplomacy, youth development, innovation, and the growing role of athletics in strengthening international cooperation. The summit gathered African leaders, policymakers, investors, and development partners to explore…
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Image
Los Angeles, United States,May 10, 2026 British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, seeking at least $15 million in damages over the alleged unauthorized use of her image on television packaging. According to court filings, the singer accused Samsung of using a copyrighted photograph of her without permission in a…
Awka, Enugu EFCC Directorates Strengthen Regional Synergy Against Corruption in South-East
Enugu, Nigeria, May 10, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Awka and Enugu Zonal Directorates have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger inter-zonal collaboration, intelligence sharing, and operational synergy in the fight against corruption and financial crimes across the South-East region. The resolution was reached during a strategic working visit by Ofen-Imu Atiba Sunday and…
President Tinubu Appoints Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security
Abuja, Nigeria,May 7, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. Major General Fadewa (Rtd) is expected to support the administration’s efforts in strengthening internal security coordination, intelligence-driven operations, and national safety strategies across the country. The appointment is part of ongoing efforts by…
FG Partners UNDP to Promote Innovation in Nigerian Universities
Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria,May 7, 2026 The Federal Government has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme to strengthen research and innovation in Nigerian public universities through the establishment of specialised innovation facilities. As part of the initiative, UNDP donated a Mining Technology and Resource Innovation Pod, also known as UniPod, to Nasarawa State University…
FEC Approves PPP Projects for Transport Data Bank, Ports Power Plants
Abuja, Nigeria, May 10, 2026 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s transport and energy infrastructure. The projects include the development of a smart national transport data bank under the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, as well as independent power projects (IPPs) at the Onne Port…
NIGERIA, USA DEEPEN COOPERATION ON SECURITY, COUNTERTERRORISM AS RIBADU MEETS VP VANCE, RUBIO
WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES – MAY 9, 2026 Nigeria and the United States are moving forward in deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism, regional stability, and strategic partnership following a series of high-level engagements in Washington D.C.A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that Nigeria’s National Security…
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Screens Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma for 2027 Imo West Senatorial Bid
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 9, 2026 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has screened Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, ahead of his bid for the Imo West Senatorial seat in the 2027 National Assembly election.The screening exercise is part of the party’s internal preparations ahead of the 2027 general…
Kebbi State Lists Gains of Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Praises Tinubu’s Transformative Leadership
Kebbi State, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 The Kebbi State Government has highlighted the expected economic and infrastructural benefits of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project, describing it as a major milestone under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. State officials noted that the highway project is expected to boost regional connectivity, improve transportation…