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Text of lecture delivered by Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, at the 7th Annual Freedom Online Conference, Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Ikeja, Thursday 3 September 2026. Protocols. 1. I would like to begin with the chairman of this occasion, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who has spent almost eight years as this country’s chief communicator and who knows better than …

NSC and FIFA Rankings New Path for Nigerian Football Reforms Amid Massive Resignations of NFF Board Members – Core Reporters NSC and FIFA Rankings New Path for Nigerian Football Reforms Amid Massive Resignations of NFF Board Members From our journalist Abuja (Core Reporters) Noble efforts to reposition Nigerian football have received a significant boost following high-level discussions between the National …

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has condemned Uber’s sudden exit from Nigeria, describing it as unprofessional. AUATON National Spokesperson, Jossy Adaraniwon, has said Uber has abandoned the Nigerian ride-hailing market without prior notice to drivers. In a statement on Wednesday, Adaraniwon described the development as irresponsible and a disdain for thousands of Nigerian drivers who built …

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Rivers Hoopers unleashed a blistering barrage in the extra period from beyond the arc to overwhelm the Gboko City Chiefs 83-65 on Wednesday, preserving their perfect record on day four of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs. The Chiefs immediately started shooting with a 9-2 run, but the Hoopers quickly stabilized to close …

…. Ekiti, Bayelsa and Niger experience faster recurring expenditure due to delay in investment projects ….The spending is equivalent to 4,713 times the governments’ combined six-monthly base salaries …33 states spend heavily on government headquarters, government offices, and travel Daud Olatunji State governments spent at least $512.10 billion on government buildings, governors’ offices, travel and transportation in the first six …

By Ayo Kehinde As of July 2026, Nigeria’s diesel supply remained dependent on imports, with oil marketing companies importing 244.9 million liters of automotive diesel, popularly known as diesel, as modular refineries only contributed a share of domestic production. The data was contained in the midstream and downstream statistics for July 2026 published by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum …

Nigeria reiterates support for UN amid global strategic shift – Core Reporters Nigeria reiterates support for the United Nations amid global strategic change From our diplomatic correspondent Abuja (Key Reporters)-The Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the United Nations and to the purposes and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter. …

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has warned that growing AI-driven disinformation poses a grave threat to the credibility of the 2027 general elections. This is contained in a statement by INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Victoria Eta-Messi. Eta-Messi cited Anupitan as a warning in a speech delivered on Wednesday at the 13th annual …

Internet usage in Nigeria continued its rapid expansion in the first half of 2026, with data consumption rising 42.9% to about 8.52 million terabytes, according to data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The latest figure, which covers the period from January to June 2026, represents a significant increase compared to the 5.96 million terabytes consumed during the corresponding period …

Post views: 50 Niger Tornadoes have started their NPFL27 season on a winning note after beating Enyimba FC 2-1 in a nervy season opener at the renovated Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. Michael Olalusi’s superb late goal proved decisive and Ikon Allah Boys held their nerve to secure all three points in an entertaining contest. The match started cautiously, but …