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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from enforcing its Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025. The interim order was granted by Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa following an application filed by the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of […]

The Federal Government has announced the full digitisation of academic credential authentication and evaluation, ending physical verification processes across the country. The Federal Ministry of Education disclosed that all applications will now be processed strictly online through its official verification portal as part of efforts to improve transparency, efficiency, and […]

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to integrate the National Values Charter into accounting practice to strengthen integrity, accountability, and transparency in Nigeria’s economic system. He made the call at the Abuja Accounting Week […]

President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion for the fiscal year. He also signed legislation extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure the full utilisation of funds allocated for […]

The Ogun State Government has approved a weekly day off and a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising living costs. Governor Dapo Abiodun approved, according to a statement issued by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, on Thursday. The […]

The Edo State Government has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who died in active service. Governor Monday Okpebholo granted the approval, stating that the scholarship will cover the children’s education from their current levels through to university. In a statement […]

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has criticised political office holders who present routine responsibilities such as payment of salaries and road construction as major achievements. Speaking at the 59th inaugural lecture of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, the governor said leadership should be measured by innovative and impactful solutions that directly […]

The Federal Government has opened applications for the second phase of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET 2.0) programme aimed at equipping Nigerians with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. The initiative, led by the Federal Ministry of Education, is part of efforts to reduce youth unemployment and […]

President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Infantino stated that Iran has qualified for the tournament and will compete, stressing that football should remain separate from political issues. Iran is scheduled to play […]