FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Dun & Bradstreet South Asia, Middle East and Africa (D&B SAME) is set to launch an updated version of its supplier onboarding platform, Vend-R, as the global data and analytics company looks to help companies strengthen risk management and third-party compliance. The new platform goes beyond supplier onboarding to provide organizations with a single system for managing a broader network …

In an age where aviation has become one of the strongest indicators of a nation’s economic competitiveness, no serious country can afford to isolate itself from global best practices. Airports are no longer simply transit points; they are gateways to investment, tourism, trade and national reputation. For Nigeria, with its strategic position as Africa’s largest economy and one of the …

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has renewed his call for an autopsy to determine the true cause of death of Miss Mary Habbila, a physiotherapist, insisting that only a scientific examination can establish the facts surrounding his death. The minister made the call on Saturday in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, …

Development advocate, Seleake Tarilah Alamieyeseigha, called on the FThe federal government and Niger Delta states are adopting bold policy reforms aimed at transforming the region from an oil-dependent economy into a technology-driven industrial hub capable of generating sustainable jobs and long-term economic growth. In a policy statement given to journalists on the future of the Niger Delta, Alamieyeseigha said the …

What drives other countries to continue to develop and achieve sustainable success is their ability to pursue collective and common goals across all socioeconomic sectors. When the people and their leaders share a clear national vision and work toward common goals, the country naturally excels in development, whether in education, human capital, infrastructure, technology, innovation, or national pride. Many countries …

The Federal Government has ordered a temporary halt to the implementation and enforcement of new regulations affecting internet platforms, online intermediaries and other key areas of the digital economy, pending the completion of a coordinated national policy framework. The decision was announced by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, following a high-level meeting involving the leadership …

Nigerian Afrobeat artist Ceezay Yung has released his latest single, Spark, an uplifting anthem that combines infectious beats with a powerful message of resilience, ambition and self-belief. Released via eLXR Music, Spark is more than just a feel-good record. Behind its energetic production and catchy melodies lies an inspiring reminder to stay focused, overcome life’s challenges and never lose sight …

The Federal Government spent ₦358.32 billion on electricity subsidies between January and March 2026 to offset the gap between the actual cost of electricity generation and the tariff paid by consumers, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed. The regulator said the subsidy burden decreased from ₦418.79 billion recorded in the last quarter of 2025, representing a reduction of …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu A coalition of Nigerian youth organizations has warned the federal government against giving in to what it described as growing international pressure to preserve a foreign company’s dominance of Nigeria’s airtime lending market. In a statement released on Monday, the groups’ coordinator, Kazeem Akinlolu, said recent efforts to internationalize the dispute represent an attempt to influence …

The Federal Government has denied allegations that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 Appropriation Act, and asserted that the claims stem from a misinterpretation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2026 Article IV Consultation Report and do not reflect the country’s actual public finance practices. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the …