Tag: Nigeria
Nigeria Advances Investment-Led Growth at IsDB Group Day in Lagos
March 31, 2026, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has reinforced its transition toward investment-led growth at the IsDB Group Day held in Lagos, marking a clear shift from economic stabilisation to a stronger focus on private capital, productivity, and job creation. With over $2.2 billion already deployed across key sectors, Nigeria’s partnership with…
Troops Arrest Terror Suspect, Kidnapper, Recover Illicit Drugs in North East Operations
March 30, 2026, Borno State, Nigeria Troops under the Operation HADIN KAI have recorded significant operational successes in the North East, including the arrest of a suspected terrorist, a kidnapper, and the recovery of illicit drugs during coordinated operations. In one of the operations, troops arrested a suspected member of the JAS/ISWAP terrorist group, identified…
ADC Welcomes Kwankwaso’s Defection as a Boost
March 31, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the defection of former Kano State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the move as a major boost to its growing coalition ahead of future elections. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji…
Northern States Governors’ Forum Holds Closed-Door Meeting on Security, Education, and Infrastructure
March 31, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The Northern States Governors’ Forum is currently holding a closed-door meeting in Abuja, with key issues such as security, education, and infrastructure topping the agenda. The high-level meeting is aimed at assessing the current security situation across the northern region, as well as addressing other pressing challenges affecting development and…
$62,500 and €36,020 Fraud: Man Bags 30 Years Imprisonment in Lagos
March 30, 2026, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, March 30, 2026, convicted and sentenced Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu and his company, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to a total of 30 years imprisonment on a six-count charge bordering on stealing and failure to declare…
2026 APC National Convention: As Eagle Square Beckons
Eagle Square, March 30, 2026 Preparations are in top gear for the 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Eagle Square set to host the high-profile political gathering. As part of the planning structure, Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), has…
Commandant Nigerian Army Armour School Pledges Continuous Quality Training, Commends Operation HADIN KAI
Maiduguri, March 30, 2026 The Commandant of the Nigerian Army Armour School (NAAS), Abubakar Ahmed, has commended the resilience and operational successes of troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), pledging continued commitment to the training of competent armour personnel in support of the mission. The Commandant made this known…
YILWATDA: At 74, President Tinubu Stands Tall as the Architect of a New Nigeria
Nigeria, March 30, 2026 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as a transformative leader and architect of a new Nigeria. Speaking on behalf of the party’s National Working Committee, leaders, stakeholders, and supporters across the…
VP Kashim Shettima Charges NCS to Sustain World-Class Standards for ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ Products
Nigeria, March 30, 2026 The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has charged the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to sustain world-class standards in the promotion and regulation of ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ products. The Vice President gave the directive as part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Nigeria to boost local production, enhance export quality, and…
EFCC Arrests Company Representative Over Alleged N993m Fraud in Ilorin
Ilorin, March 30, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, has arrested a company representative, Kofoworola Motunrayo Kolawole, over an alleged fraud amounting to N993,247,796.70. Kolawole, 37, was arrested following a petition submitted to the Commission by Predictus Remit Limited, a subsidiary of Fairmoney Microfinance Bank. According to the petitioner, Kolawole,…