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Bandits exploit gaps in our telecom network to coordinate attacks – Bosun Tijani
Nigeria’s communications minister, Bosun Tijani, said on Friday that bandits and terrorist groups are able to coordinate their activities by read more Bandits exploit gaps in our telecom network to coordinate attacks – Bosun Tijani
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62 percent of int’l companies are actively hiring young Africans- Jobberman
 …Up to 80 percent of work in Nigeria is precarious, lacking dignity, stability, or full utilisation of skills …Although AI read more 62 percent of int’l companies are actively hiring young Africans- Jobberman
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Jobberman Remote Work Fest: What global employers want from African talent
At the Jobberman Lagos Remote Work Fest 2025, experts insisted that African professionals must present themselves not merely as job read more Jobberman Remote Work Fest: What global employers want from African talent
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Entrepreneurship without capital: Silent crisis behind 50% female informal workforce
Women in Nigeria’s informal workforce are facing a funding gap, with the majority still grappling with access to finance across read more Entrepreneurship without capital: Silent crisis behind 50% female informal workforce
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Organisations wanted for graduate work placement programme
The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme is looking to expand its roster of participating organisations as it prepares for a second read more Organisations wanted for graduate work placement programme
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Nigerian Society of Engineers & Assetrise launch 3-tonnes-per-hour Oil Palm Mill to drive local production, export growth, and investor opportunities
Assetrise Limited, Africa’s pioneer of Agro Real Estate, in partnership with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), has commissioned a read more Nigerian Society of Engineers & Assetrise launch 3-tonnes-per-hour Oil Palm Mill to drive local production, export growth, and investor opportunities
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China’s new “condom tax” draws skepticism and worries over health risks
China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three read more China’s new “condom tax” draws skepticism and worries over health risks
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Unlocking capital for infrastructure: The case for project bonds in Nigeria
Nigeria’s infrastructure challenge is not anchored in a lack of ambition; it is constrained by its financing model. For decades, read more Unlocking capital for infrastructure: The case for project bonds in Nigeria
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Nigeria allows 28 firms to sell natural gas lost to flaring
Nigeria has granted permits to 28 firms to buy gas currently being burned off by the oil industry, as the read more Nigeria allows 28 firms to sell natural gas lost to flaring
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Explosion hits Nigeria’s key Escravos-Lagos gas pipeline, NNPC says
Nigeria’s state oil company NNPC Ltd said an explosion at its key Escravos-Lagos gas pipeline on December 10 disrupted operations read more Explosion hits Nigeria’s key Escravos-Lagos gas pipeline, NNPC says
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Presco acquires 10,000 hectares Nsadop, Boki plantations in new expansion drive
Nigeria’s largest oil palm producer, Presco Plc, said today it’s acquiring 10,000 hectares across the Nsadop and Boki plantations in read more Presco acquires 10,000 hectares Nsadop, Boki plantations in new expansion drive
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FG mandates TIN for all taxable bank account holders from January 2026
The Federal Government has established a definitive timeline for stricter tax compliance, mandating that banks require a Tax Identification Number read more FG mandates TIN for all taxable bank account holders from January 2026
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Ebonyi charts a new path for public health security with One Health Initiative
When officials, researchers, development partners, and global health experts gathered in Abakaliki for the launch of the One Health Initiative, read more Ebonyi charts a new path for public health security with One Health Initiative
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Airfare surge: FCCPC deepens investigation into alleged exploitative airline practices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expanded its investigation into the pricing frameworks used by some domestic read more Airfare surge: FCCPC deepens investigation into alleged exploitative airline practices
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Zacch Adejeji: Nigeria and France chart a new path for trust in tax reform
We are in the 21st century, and the way technology, commerce, and governance are evolving demands institutions that are agile, read more Zacch Adejeji: Nigeria and France chart a new path for trust in tax reform
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Adamawa Govt approves N583.3bn budget for 2026, clears major infrastructure projects
The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved a budget proposal of N583,331,380,496 for the 2026 fiscal year, tagged “Budget of read more Adamawa Govt approves N583.3bn budget for 2026, clears major infrastructure projects
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Gov Bala mourns former Chairman Correspondent’s Chapel, Iliya Habila
Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir of Bauchi State has mourned the death of the former chairman of the correspondents’ chapel under read more Gov Bala mourns former Chairman Correspondent’s Chapel, Iliya Habila
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Cornerstone Insurance pushing digital expansion to meet evolving customer needs – CEO
Cornerstone Insurance Plc says it remains focused on expanding its digital footprint and developing solutions that anticipate the evolving needs read more Cornerstone Insurance pushing digital expansion to meet evolving customer needs – CEO
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We’re ready, prepared, capable of partnering with government for development – Nicholas 
Nicholas Oshojah Afeso, Executive Director of the Leadtots Development Initiative, has stated that Bauchi State youths are ever ready, well-prepared, read more We’re ready, prepared, capable of partnering with government for development – Nicholas 
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Armed robbers shoot victim, cart away millions in Kwara
There was pandemonium in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Friday when a four-man armed robbery gang shot their way read more Armed robbers shoot victim, cart away millions in Kwara
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Bayelsa mourns sudden passing of Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
The Bayelsa State Government has announced with “deep regret and profound shock the sudden passing of the Deputy Governor, Senator read more Bayelsa mourns sudden passing of Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
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Nigerian sprinter Brume admits to a US gun offence, risks 15-year jail term
Godson Oghenebrume, the younger brother of Ese Brume, the celebrated long jumper, has pleaded guilty in a United States federal read more Nigerian sprinter Brume admits to a US gun offence, risks 15-year jail term
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Nigeria risks failing 2030 universal health target as performance lags
Nigeria faces an imminent risk of failing to meet its 2030 targets for universal health coverage, as performance in key read more Nigeria risks failing 2030 universal health target as performance lags
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Immigration warns of temporary disruptions as passport platform undergoes maintenance
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has alerted passport applicants and the general public to expect temporary disruptions on its Passport read more Immigration warns of temporary disruptions as passport platform undergoes maintenance
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NiMet, Yobe govt finalise weather certification for Damaturu airport flights
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Yobe State Government have concluded key weather certification processes required for the commencement read more NiMet, Yobe govt finalise weather certification for Damaturu airport flights
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Fintiri condoles Bayelsa government over death of Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, read more Fintiri condoles Bayelsa government over death of Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo
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Intrigues deepen as signals suggest Mutfwang drifting towards APC amid turmoil
…A year of rumours, denials, power blocs and open confrontations reshape Plateau’s political landscape Political uncertainty has gripped Plateau State read more Intrigues deepen as signals suggest Mutfwang drifting towards APC amid turmoil
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Fubara receives APC membership card, promises support for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027
Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State, has received membership card from Tony Okocha, chairman of the state chapter of the read more Fubara receives APC membership card, promises support for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027
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Coups, economic crises and the currency of power
Armed men in Cotonou, a grounded Nigerian military plane in Bobo Dioulasso, and frantic troop movements across capitals – West read more Coups, economic crises and the currency of power
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Plateau govt condoles with families as accident claims eight UniJos students
The Plateau State Government said it received with deep shock and profound sadness the unfortunate news of the tragic accident read more Plateau govt condoles with families as accident claims eight UniJos students
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Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo: The long road of a public servant who rose, served and fell in office
Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Bayelsa deputy governor, was a man whose life was defined by an unusual hunger for knowledge and read more Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo: The long road of a public servant who rose, served and fell in office
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Nigerian firms consolidate shift to debt financing, with N1.55tn raised in 2025
As of December 10, 2025, Nigerian corporates have raised a total of N1.55 trillion through fixed-income instruments, including commercial papers read more Nigerian firms consolidate shift to debt financing, with N1.55tn raised in 2025
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The essence of public office is to positively impact the lives of the people – Plateau Speaker Na’anlong 
Na’anlong Daniel Gapyil is the speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly. In this interview, he spoke on the state read more The essence of public office is to positively impact the lives of the people – Plateau Speaker Na’anlong 
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Social Listening 12 December 2025
1. Ambassadorial Screening Advances Rapidly Despite Viral Criticism Despite significant public criticism, President Bola Tinubu’s list of 65 ambassadorial nominees read more Social Listening 12 December 2025
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EFCC warns OPay on mandatory regulatory compliance
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged OPay to prioritise strict compliance with Nigeria’s financial regulations as a read more EFCC warns OPay on mandatory regulatory compliance
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Parallex Bank charges compliance officers on changing regulatory environment
Parallex Bank hosted the Association of Chief Compliance Officers of Banks in Nigeria (ACCOBIN), charging them to prepare for challenging read more Parallex Bank charges compliance officers on changing regulatory environment
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