Airstrike Claims 20 Civilian Lives in Zamfara - News Digest
6 天之前 · An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) tragically killed at least 20 civilians, including members of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard, in Tungar Kara village, Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The community, which is also the hometown of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, had been under attack by terrorists, prompting […]
NASS Raises 2025 Revenue Targets for Customs to N12 Trillion, …
3 天之前 · The National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance has significantly increased revenue projections for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) for the 2025 fiscal year. The committee raised the NCS revenue target from the proposed N6.5 trillion to N12 trillion, while the NDIC’s projection was …
JAMB Addresses Claims of Reckless Spending in 2024
3 天之前 · The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified allegations of reckless spending, particularly concerning fumigation expenses in 2024. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, dismissed reports of excessive expenditure on fumigation, meals, and other items, describing them as misrepresentations. He stated that the Board’s total expenditure on ...
CBN Penalizes Nine Banks N150m Each for ATM Cash Scarcity
3 天之前 · The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling N1.35 billion on nine Deposit Money Banks for failing to ensure adequate cash availability at automated teller machines (ATMs) during the festive season. Each bank was fined N150 million for non-compliance with the bank’s cash distribution policies. This action followed spot checks conducted by […]
NCC Approves Disconnection of Nine Banks from USSD Services …
3 天之前 · The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorized telecommunications companies to disconnect nine Nigerian banks from Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) platforms due to unpaid invoices. In a statement issued on Tuesday by NCC spokesperson Ruben Muoka, the regulator announced that the affected banks would lose access to mobile network operators’ USSD services starting ...
Nigerian Military to Sue Reuters Over Alleged False Abortion …
5 天之前 · The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has announced the Nigerian military’s decision to sue Reuters for its controversial report alleging the forced termination of 10,000 pregnancies during counter-insurgency operations in the North East. The report, published in late 2022 ...
INEC Seeks N126bn for 2025 Operations, Warns of Budget Shortfall
2025年1月10日 · The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that the commission needs N126 billion to fund its 2025 activities and commence preparations for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the 2025 budget defence at the National Assembly, Yakubu described the N40 billion allocated by President Bola Tinubu as grossly inadequate, citing […]
Lagos lawmakers impeach Obasa as Speaker - News Digest
4 天之前 · Mr. Obasa was replaced by his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1 and is a former chief whip of the House. His removal came shortly after reports revealed that Mr. Obasa had overseen the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for backup vehicles for lawmakers, among other controversial actions.
Tinubu assures Nation of overcoming security challenges
3 天之前 · President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will keep strengthening the nation’s security forces to address the current security challenges. The president made the statement at the 2025 Regimental Dinner Night, held in honor of the Armed Forces Celebration and ...
Nigeria's Energy Sector Gets Boost with $5 Billion Deepwater Oil ...
2024年12月16日 · President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the approval of a $5 billion investment for the Bonga North Deep Offshore Field, marking Nigeria’s first deepwater oil project in over a decade.