Tag: FG
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…
President Tinubu meets Madagascar’s President Randrianirina at Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held a bilateral meeting with the President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting formed part of ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and deepening cooperation between Nigeria and Madagascar in key areas…
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…
Court of Appeal declines bail for sexual harassment convict Cyril Ndifon
Abuja, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has declined to grant bail to convicted sexual harassment offender, Cyril Ndifon, pending the determination of his appeal. The court’s decision means the former professor will remain in custody while legal proceedings relating to his appeal continue. Ndifon was previously convicted over charges…
FG Cracks Down on Honorary Degree Abuse, Restores Integrity to University Honours System
Abuja, Nigeria,May 7, 2026 The Federal Government has approved major reforms to regulate the award and use of honorary degrees in Nigerian universities, aimed at restoring academic integrity and strengthening confidence in the higher education system. Briefing journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described…
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…
NECA Urges FG to Audit Refinery Rehabilitation Contracts Before New Deal
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has called on the Federal Government to investigate previous refinery rehabilitation contracts before entering into fresh agreements for the nation’s refineries. Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call while reacting to the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed between NNPC Limited and Chinese firms for…
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…
VP Shettima Pledges FG’s Support for Bill to Expand ICSAN Mandate
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the speedy passage of a bill seeking to expand the mandate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. The Vice President made the pledge while speaking at the institute’s 60th anniversary celebration, where he commended ICSAN…
APC Sets Dates for Screening of Senate and House of Reps Aspirants
Abuja, Nigeria,May 6, 2026 The All Progressives Congress has announced the screening schedule for aspirants contesting Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections. According to a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the screening exercise for Senate aspirants is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 9 and…