The National Institute of Credit Administration has urged the Federal Government to strengthen Nigeria’s credit ecosystem through increased funding for key institutions to accelerate industrialisation. The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NICA, Prof. Chris Onalo, gave this advice in an interview…

A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia killed 14 Saudi citizens on Sunday, the kingdom’s official press agency reported, adding that the aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco. The Saudi Press Agency, citing an official at the energy ministry, reported…

The Nigerian Army says troops have rescued eight kidnap victims in separate operations in Zamfara, apprehended 39 suspected drug dealers in Plateau and responded to other security incidents nationwide. This was disclosed in an operational report made available to the…

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from “a certain shortage” of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin Sunday, after repeated Ukrainian strikes in their four-year war. Kyiv calls the attacks fair retribution for Russia’s…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested three transnational traffickers with 558,000 pills of tramadol following credible intelligence. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Giving…

Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan, reaffirmed her status as one of the world’s leading sprint hurdlers on Sunday, storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League with a season-best performance. The Nigerian star and world record…

Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, continued her remarkable run of form on Sunday, winning the women’s 100-metre hurdles at the Paris Diamond League with an outstanding time of 12.28 seconds. The victory marks Amusan’s second Diamond League win of…

The All Progressives Congress has distanced itself from a purported list circulating online claiming to contain the names of successful candidates from its recently concluded primary elections. In a public notice issued on Sunday, the party said it had not…

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) and Benue State Civil Protection Guard have foiled a terrorist attack at Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State. The troops also killed two suspects and recovered arms and ammunition. The Force Commander, OPWS,…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of elder statesman, Alhaji Shehu Yahaya, describing his death as a great loss to Kano State and the nation. In a condolence message issued by the Governor’s spokesperson,…

The Borno State Government has denied sponsoring former Boko Haram members for enlistment in the Nigerian Army. A report by Sahara Reporters on 25 June had claimed that 40 former Boko Haram members shortlisted for the Nigerian Army’s 91 Regular…

The National Revenue Service has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening voluntary tax compliance one year after the implementation of Nigeria’s landmark tax reforms, saying taxpayer education remains critical to building a sustainable revenue system. The revenue agency made the commitment…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched a new toll-free emergency hotline, 3367, to enable residents report traffic incidents and monitor the conduct of traffic officers across the state. The agency announced the initiative in a statement on…

The Bishop of the Ijesa North Diocese of the Anglican Communion in Osun State, Rt. Revd. Isaac Oluyamo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in steering the affairs of the country despite prevailing economic and governance challenges. The…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with 4,959 kilogrammes of ‘Canadian Loud,’ a potent strain of cannabis with an estimated street value of N12.4 billion, at the Apapa Port in Lagos. In a…