A coalition of Journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has said that journalism is the cornerstone of democratic society. The coalition said this during a peaceful march to the Ministry of Justice on Wednesday in Abuja. It highlighted the critical…
THE House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the controversial clauses allegedly contained in the recently signed Samoa Partnership Agreement to ensure they sufficiently align with constitutional provisions, extant laws, and the country’s national interests and values. The House…
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded plans to engage its stakeholders in a Road Walk to commemorate the 2024 African Union Anti-corruption Day with the theme: “Effective Whistleblowing for Corruption-Free Nigeria”. Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola…
THE Senate has called for improved budgetary provision for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The upper chamber said that the N22.40 billion for the commission’s 2024 budget was inadequate given the important role the commission plays in the nation’s prosperity. The Chairman…
THE Federal Government says African countries must adopt unified business laws to enhance investment and promote greater economic integration, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the opening of the…
THE House of Representatives on Tuesday, passed for second reading a bill seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution to provide seat reservations for women in the National Assembly. The bill also covered the State Houses of Assembly. The bill was…
THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it would sanction airlines engaged in deceitful departure time scheduling. The Acting Director-General, NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo made the assertion in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs/Consumer Protection, Mr Michael…
THE Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), on Tuesday honoured and unveiled the monument of the first female Maj.-Gen. in the Nigerian Army, late Maj.-Gen. Aderonke Kale. The commandant of NDA, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, in his welcome address said the academy would…
Justice Kehinde Ogundare of a Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos has ordered final forfeiture of the sum of $16, 500, 000 USD and N127 million, to the Federal government of Nigeria, fraudulently diverted from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, July 9, announced the creation of yet another ministry – the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. The development will further bloat the size of the cabinet and cost of governance at the Federal Government level.…
