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The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), the apex regional body for Muslims in the South West, has called on believers to uphold the spirit of devotion and righteousness beyond the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement jointly signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President and Professor Wole Abbas, Executive Secretary, to commemorate the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations, MUSWEN noted that …

Fresh security concerns have emerged as bandit groups displaced by intensified military operations in north-west Nigeria reportedly expanded their activities into parts of Kano State as they explored routes leading to the south-west. This was revealed in a new security report from SBM Intelligence, which warned that the changing pattern of attacks could widen the country’s insecurity map if not …

Dun & Bradstreet, a global provider of business data and analytics, has received TRUSTe Responsible AI certification from TrustArc for the second consecutive year, following an independent review of the company’s AI governance and oversight practices. According to a company statement, the certification evaluates how organizations develop, implement and manage AI systems, with a focus on responsible use, transparency and …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Ibaji Development Association, Lokoja branch, has commended the progress made by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in Kogi State since he assumed office two years ago. The association, in a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja, said Ibaji Local Government Area is proud to associate itself with the Governor’s development progress in all sectors of …

Global African Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reiterated its commitment to building tangible economic bridges and strengthening diaspora-led investment in Nigeria. UBA Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, stated this on Monday, while hosting key representatives of the Nigerian Commission in Diaspora (NiDCOM) led by its Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri, at the bank’s UK office. The …

… Inmates will learn modern agricultural skills at 18 centers … The focus shifts from stewardship to productivity and human development … Inmates engaged in crop cultivation, poultry, fishing and processing Daud Olatunji The federal government has unveiled an ambitious plan to convert Nigeria’s correctional centers from traditional detention facilities to centers of productive food production and vocational training. The …

By Ayo Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has issued a sweeping directive requiring all political appointees with ambitions for the 2027 general elections to resign by March 31, 2026, drawing a clear line between governance and partisan politics. The order, announced in a presidential statement on Tuesday by Dewan Goshit, Information and Public Relations Officer at the Office of the Secretary …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has closed down three manufacturing companies in Ogijo, Ogun State, over serious workplace safety violations. The enforcement action was carried out on Wednesday by the Minister of Labor and Employment, Mrs. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, during an inspection focused on compliance with occupational health and safety. The affected companies include African Refractory and Allied Products (ARAP), African …

The Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar declared Eid-el-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the failure to sight the Shawwal crescent moon across Nigeria. The announcement, which marks the end of the 2026 Ramadan fast, was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee. According to …

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, signed into law the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Reenactment) Bill, 2024. The bill seeks to ensure sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths. The repealed Student Loan Act of 2023 had some challenges related to governance and management, purpose of loans, eligibility …