The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected cultist believed to be on its wanted list and recovered four locally fabricated firearms during an operation in Jesse, Ethiope West ...

The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has launched a new consumer credit programme that will allow eligible Nigerians to buy laptops and other digital devices through affordable repayme...

Residents of Snake Island in Lagos have welcomed a public awareness campaign by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) aimed at discouraging people from attempting to stow awa...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have renewed their commitment to closer collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement and information sharing as both...

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has called for closer collaboration with the media as it pushes ahead with a wide-ranging programme to modernise Nigeria’s ports and digitise port operations. The Au...

Delta State Commissioner of Police Yemi Oyeniyi has urged traditional rulers, residents and security stakeholders to deepen cooperation with law enforcement to improve intelligence gathering and tackl...

All the pupils and teachers kidnapped from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have been rescued after spending more than 50 days in captivity, ending weeks of anxiety for their families and the ...

Nigeria’s housing deficit cannot be addressed through private sector investment alone, according to Frontier Commercial Services Limited, which has called for stronger government support through affor...

As tributes marked the birthday of architect and businessman Arc. Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, former National Publicity Secretary of the nPDP, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has described him as a vision...

King Amakree Academy of Rivers State and Government Secondary School (GSS), Gboko, Benue State, have won their first-ever national titles at the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals, endi...

Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has warned that Nigeria risks missing the 2030 FIFA World Cup unless sweeping reforms are carried out at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following th...

The African Journalists with Disabilities (AJwD) has published the second edition of Africa Inclusive News, a continental magazine dedicated to disability rights, inclusive development and the work of...

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has secured another one-year term as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, reinforcing Nigeria’s g...

The Enatta Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women in Lagos’ fishing communities, saying access to administrative support, finance and equipment can be as important as direct fund...

Fidelity Bank Plc has won the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassadors Award for recording the highest impact in providing first-time credit access to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises ...

Pernod Ricard Nigeria has announced plans to deepen its collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protectio...

The Oyo State Police Command has denied reports circulating online that a traditional ruler in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State was invited for questioning over the recent abduction of teache...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has invited stakeholders and members of the public to contribute to the development of a new framework for zero-rated access to educational platforms and c...

Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has spent his first month in office focusing on what he describes as practical action rather than ambitious promises, as the government seeks...

Nestlé Nigeria has unveiled a new multi-stakeholder coalition aimed at expanding environmental sustainability efforts and strengthening waste recovery systems across the country. The initiative, annou...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to strengthen international partnerships and trade cooperation after hosting a high-level diplomatic reception in Abuja attended by foreign en...

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two people accused of spreading false information alleging that bandits attacked Lamini Community in Ido Local Government Area and killed six residents. Polic...

Nigeria and Liberia have renewed their commitment to stronger maritime cooperation, with both countries seeking deeper collaboration in maritime administration, safety, capacity development and trade ...

The Nigeria Police Force has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior officers nationwide in a move designed to reward performance, improve welfare, and strengthen the institution’s operational capacit...

Maltina has launched a series of nationwide experiences designed to encourage Nigerians to reconnect with moments of happiness, togetherness and celebration as the non-alcoholic malt drink brand marks...

The Ogun State Police Command has announced heightened security operations across the state ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, promising residents a peaceful and safe festive period. In a st...

Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed food packs to more than 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos, as part of its nationwide Food Bank initiative aimed at tackling hunger and supporting vulnerable communit...

Rite Foods Limited has called for stronger support systems for families and children as the world marks the 2026 International Day of Families. The Nigerian food and beverage company said inequality, ...

Thousands of spectators gathered at the Ondo State Sports Stadium on 2 May 2026 for what organisers described as the first-ever World Kolokun, a goat-chasing competition introduced as part of the annu...

SIFAX Group has congratulated Oluyinka Onigbinde following his election as President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, saying his victory reflects years of dedication and professionali...

The Nigeria Police Force says it has dismantled what it described as an IPOB/ESN terrorist enclave in Imo State, recovering heavy weapons, surveillance drones and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition ...

Unity Bank says it has disbursed more than N500 million through its Shop Collateralised Facility (SHOCOF), a lending initiative designed to support small-scale traders and shop owners across Nigeria. ...

A coalition of African environmental activists, economists, legal experts, and civil society groups has warned that the growing push for nuclear energy across Africa could deepen debt, increase foreig...

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered an immediate nationwide audit of arms and ammunition across all police commands, as the Nigeria Police Force also announced the arres...

Members of the Ebira community in the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Ondo North Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Chief Alexander Oluremi Ajipe as their preferred candidate for the...

A leading senatorial aspirant in Ondo North, Chief (Dr.) Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, has formally submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at the national secretariat of the All Progress...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command, has launched the CGC BA Adeniyi Football Tournament, bringing together security agencies in Oyo State in a bid to strengthen collaboration and...

A grocery seller in Plateau State has won ₦5 million in a nationwide consumer promotion by Nestlé Nigeria, as thousands of Nigerians shared in cash and gift prizes worth ₦80 million. Ejiofor Akujieze ...

A Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has adjourned the trial of a Fidelity Bank staff member, Nweke Chukwuebuka, to allow the prosecution to provide key documents and video evidence requested...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State has announced plans to partner with the National Productivity Centre (NPC) to improve workplace efficiency and service delivery. T...

Sterling Bank and its partners have launched a nationwide environmental campaign, The Great Nigeria Cleanup, set to take place on 25 April 2026 across multiple states, as concerns grow over pollution ...

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the written examination for police constable recruitment will hold from 28 to 30 April 2026 across Nigeria. The exams, conducted in partnership w...

Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has called for increased investment in the green economy, warning that climate change is already reshaping livelihoods, businesses and national economies. The ...

The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified border security operations ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming elections, warning against the smuggling of weapons and illicit goods that...

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the 9th edition of its Food and Drink Festival, with organisers highlighting its growing role in supporting small businesses and promoting Niger...

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority says its investment in staff training is improving traffic control, public relations, and operational efficiency across Lagos. The initiative, led by Gener...

The Nigeria Police Force’s Schools Protection Squad (SPS) has been praised by Save the Children for its growing role in improving school safety, strengthening rapid response systems, and supporting sa...

The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a suspected fugitive, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom to face charges of murder and drug trafficking. The handover, carried out on 14 April 2...