Thursday, October 29, 2026

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September 4, 2026

Nigeria must lead Africa in digital finance, says Gov Sanwo-Olu’s aide

Ganiyu Oseni, aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigeria to lead Africa in digital finance, tokenised assets and cross-border financial settlement.

Digital finance
September 4, 2026

Those planning to rig elections in 2027 will be resisted by Nigerians, Obi warns

The NDC presidential candidate said he and his running mate were out to engage with the electorate.

Peter Obi
September 3, 2026

NIA inaugurates committees on agriculture, reinsurance

The DG urged members of both committees to contribute meaningfully towards strengthening technical standards.

Nigerian Insurers Association
September 3, 2026

FG orders rollout of 14 environmental, public health HND programmes

The curricula cover environmental health technology, public health technology, and epidemiology and disease control technology.

September 3, 2026

Customs hands over seized N3.95 billion drugs, mercury to NDLEA, NESREA

Customs handed over 5,669 parcels of cannabis sativa weighing 3,116.9kg and three suspects to the NDLEA, and four cylinders of high-grade mercury weighing 34.5kg each to NESREA.

Customs hands over seized N3.95 billion drugs
September 3, 2026

Army ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌reaffirms neutrality, reassures Nigerians on security ahead of 2027 polls

”The Nigerian Army remains apolitical, non-partisan, and professional at all times,” Mr Onu said.

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September 3, 2026

Bola Tinubu not under criminal trial for cocaine business in America now: Presidency

“For clarity, the matter is a civil records-disclosure dispute under the U.S. FOI Act. It is not a criminal case against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the presidency said.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
September 3, 2026

Information minister seeks Nigeria’s border protection to bolster national stability 

Mr Idris said national security had moved beyond protecting physical territories.

Mohammed Idris
September 3, 2026

NAICOM ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌⁠‌‍⁠‌unveils ISSP to advance insurance penetration, financial inclusion 

Mr Abiru said a strong and resilient insurance industry was essential to protecting lives and assets.

NAICOM
September 3, 2026

Ukraine strengthens economic, security ties with Nigeria

Mr Kholostenko called on African countries to play a greater role in restoring peace based on the UN Charter.

Ukraine and Nigerian flags