FG to review revenue sharing formula after 33 years
The Federal Government has set in motion a long-awaited review of Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula, 33 years after the last major overhaul. Mohammed Shehu, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation…
NEMA confirms 25 rescued, 25 missing in Sokoto boat accident
The National Emergency Management Agency on Monday confirmed the rescue of 15 more persons in the ongoing operation following Sunday’s tragic boat accident in Kojiyo village, Goronyo Local Government Area…
UBA to empower female entrepreneurs with N5bn BOI MSME Fund
United Bank for Africa Plc, has secured a N5 billion loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI), to boost key sectors of the economy and support the growth of sustainable…
FG vows equal response as US tightens visa rules
The U.S government has mandated Nigerian visa applicants to disclose their social media profiles and activities in the last five years, warning that failure to comply with the requirement could…
Paternity crisis: 1 in 4 Nigerian fathers not biological parents — Report
Amid the persistent paternity crisis and deepening trust issues within Nigerian families, a new report by Smart DNA Nigeria has revealed that one in every four paternity tests conducted in…
Court convicts three more internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo library complex
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of three more internet fraudsters arrested at a hotel within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex in…
Ex-Zamfara governor, Matawalle loses appeal in 40 ‘stolen cars’ case
The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has dismissed an appeal filed by former governor Bello Matawalle challenging the Federal High Court's decision that the official vehicles he carted away after…
INEC CVR portal logs over 26,000 visits in 24 hours
The Independent National Electoral Commission has recorded over 26,000 visits to its Continuous Voter Registration portal just hours after the nationwide exercise commenced on Monday. As of 12:35 p.m.…
Kidnappers abandon ‘N6.9m ransom’ after road accident in Nasarawa
The police in command in Nasarawa says some kidnappers abandoned N6.9 million ransom and rifles after a car accident in Garaku, Kokona LGA. Ramhan Nansel, police spokesperson in Nasarawa,…
FG plans pay rise for political office holders
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has hinted at plans to review the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, describing current earnings as inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated…
