By NJORIGE LYNUS THE British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has commended Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major milestone in the country’s financial reform journey. In a post on X, Montgomery hailed the development as “brilliant news,” crediting it to the reform initiatives […]
By HAUWA MAGANA ON Sunday mornings in Abuja’s glittering COZA auditorium, it’s hard to tell where worship ends and a lifestyle show begins. Young people in thrift jackets, Balenciaga sneakers, and TikTok-inspired hairstyles sway to Afrobeat-infused gospel songs. The pastor’s sermon sounds like a TED Talk: “Don’t let anybody dim your light — your hustle […]
By TOSI ORE NIGERIA has been officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) global money laundering and terrorist financing watchlist — a development widely regarded as a major boost to the country’s financial credibility and international standing. The announcement came at the conclusion of the FATF plenary meeting on Friday, where the intergovernmental […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM WHEN public service becomes a gateway to luxury, accountability often takes a back seat. The recently revealed retirement benefits for Nigeria’s outgoing service chiefs once again spotlight the extravagant perks that accompany high office — even as ordinary citizens continue to grapple with economic hardship. According to the Harmonised […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN FOR decades, the South-east region of Nigeria has carried the weight of a historic grievance — being the only geopolitical zone with five states, compared to six or seven in other regions. This structural imbalance has long been cited as a source of political and economic marginalisation. Now, that long-standing agitation […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the newly elected boards of 28 national sports federations, marking the start of a new four-year administrative term for Nigerian sports. The ceremony, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, concluded the recent nationwide federation elections. Inaugurated federations include wrestling, boxing, […]
By SANI BATURE THE Niger State government has approved free medical care for survivors of the Essa tanker explosion. Governor Umaru Bago’s aide, Dr. Murtala Bagana, said about 50 victims are receiving treatment for burns and inhalation injuries at hospitals in Bida, Agaie, and Abuja. The government also supplied ₦10 million worth of drugs and […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS RELIGIOUS leaders have raised alarm over rising faith-based violence in Nigeria, revealing that 16,769 Christians and 6,225 Muslims were killed between 2019 and 2023. Speaking at a roundtable in Abuja, the President of the Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam, said the killings reflect deep-rooted religious persecution and government inaction. He urged […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE TRAGEDY struck on Wednesday in Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, when a cement-laden truck reportedly owned by the Dangote Group lost control and crushed several people, including a pregnant woman, along the Akungba-Owo highway. Witnesses said the truck, which suffered brake failure, rammed into pedestrians after breaking through a barricade near Adekunle Ajasin […]
By OBI DAVIES THE Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has urged the Federal Government to make its tax reforms more predictable and transparent to boost business confidence and attract investment. NBCC President, Prince Abimbola Olashore, said many businesses—especially SMEs—struggle to understand key provisions due to poor communication and inconsistent interpretations. He called on the […]