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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert for 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory, warning of a high risk of flooding in over 739 communities and 162 Local Government Areas between Tuesday and August 5, 2025. This was contained in a statement issued to …

Former Group Managing Director of FirstBank Nigeria, Dr Olabisi Onasanya, has said he is now vindicated after the Federal High Court in Lagos struck out the controversial loan-related case involving his name. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 struck out the case …

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to intensify its clampdown on illicit financial flows (IFFs), tax evasion, and trade mispricing as part of efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s financial integrity and boost revenue collection. In a statement issued by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS Chairman, …

The EduFuture Conference 2025, held on July 10 at the American Corner Ikeja, brought together a powerful coalition of voices committed to reimagining education across Africa. From government advisors and EdTech leaders to grassroots advocates and nonprofit founders, the conference delivered one resounding message: Africa’s education future must be built on equity, innovation, …

  …CTSR Group Chairman’s Guards Arrested as Police Aid Tenant Who Issued Dud Cheque A deeply troubling drama is unfolding in Lagos, where respected business magnate and Group Chairman of CTSR Group Ltd, Funke Otti, is facing targeted harassment from senior police authorities- despite possessing a valid Magistrate Court order …

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) heartily commends the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for its proactive and commendable initiative in establishing 24/7 functioning emergency response centres dedicated to addressing school-related emergencies across the country. This landmark effort, led by the National Coordinator of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS), CP …

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to launch a new digital portal for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Automated Card (CERPAC) application process. The NIS in a statement signed by ACI Akinlabi, the Public Relations Officer on Wednesday, the portal which will kick off on August 1, 2025 …

Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State has been acquitted and discharged of 11 counts of money laundering and fraud involving ₦3.3 billion. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos in a ruling delivered on Wednesday morning, upheld Fayose’s no-case submission, stating that the prosecution failed …

The Founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Dr Biodun Adedipe, has emphasised the critical need for disciplined fiscal operations and a structured strategy to reduce Nigeria’s informal sector as essential pillars for achieving sustainable economic growth. He made the assertion on Wednesday at the Lagos Chamber of …

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has explained the reason for his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which took place on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. Obi, whose absence drew criticism from some quarters given his political prominence and role as a former governor …