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The federal government has defended the resolution of the long-running OPL 245 oil block dispute, describing it as a historic achievement that protects Nigeria from over $2 billion in potential liabilities, accusing critics of pursuing selfish and unpatriotic interests. A statement personally signed on Wednesday by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, rejected …

Lokoja Dialogues convened government, development partners, diplomats, academia and community representatives in Abuja to mark World Water Day 2026, advancing national conversations on water security by focusing on gender-based and community-led solutions. Launched in November 2025, the Lokoja Dialogues is a Nigerian-led, community-led platform focused on strengthening water security through cross-sectoral collaboration, policy alignment and investment mobilization. The platform creates …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reopen the political party registration portal to allow the Grassroot Initiative Party (GRIP) to complete the registration process. Delivering the ruling on Thursday, Justice Binta Nyako ruled that INEC must grant GRIP access to the portal for 27 days, starting March 26, to finalize its …

In an effort to tackle mobile number related fraud and strengthen digital security across sectors, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a new feature dubbed the Telecommunication Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS). The development was announced by Aminu Maida, Executive Deputy Chairman (EVC) of the commission, at a stakeholder consultation forum in Abuja on Thursday. He revealed that the …

Post views: 19 It was an emotionally charged moment for the leadership and members of the Nigeria Football Referees Association, NFRA, in Bauchi as the National Executive Committee and other members of the association met with the family. The event was the three-day Fidau prayer for the late president who died in the early hours of Monday. Some of …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled an innovative Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) designed to curb mobile number fraud and improve digital security in the financial and services sectors. At a stakeholders forum in Abuja, NCC Executive Vice President Aminu Maida said the platform will offer a unified framework to manage risks arising from the misuse of mobile …

Total transactions in the Nigerian stock market increased 78.93% to N1.54 trillion (approximately $1,131.27 million) in February 2026 from N862 billion (approximately $621.67 million) in January 2026. A report by the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) released on Wednesday, showed that total transactions YtD February increased 115.4% to N2.404 trillion from N1.116 trillion YtD February 2025. The total value of transactions …

Monrovia, March 26, 2026: The Rubber Planters Association of Liberia (RPAL) and the Rubber Development Fund Incorporated (RDFI) have honored businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva, widely known as Jeety, for his company’s significant contributions to Liberia’s rubber sector. In presenting the distinction, the associations described Jeety Rubber as a reliable partner to the industry, commending the company for standing with smallholder …

By Barth Ikiebe The new Police Commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has vowed to crack down on criminal activities, saying crime will have no place under his leadership. Addressing journalists during his inaugural briefing in Abuja, CP Sanusi expressed gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, for entrusting him with the assignment. …

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially inaugurated Irele Towers, a new commercial facility within the Lagos Free Zone, marking a significant step in the state’s economic development strategy. The project, located along the Lekki-Epe expressway, is designed to improve business operations and attract both local and international investors to Lagos. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Sanwo-Olu described the development …