The UAE has launched a $1 billion 'AI for Development' initiative to finance AI projects in Africa, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure, government services, and productivity across the continent.
AdvoKC Foundation warns Nigeria's Senate delay on the Audit Service Bill, 2023, weakens financial oversight, enabling theft. Urges immediate passage to protect public money.
The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation and CSED Initiative have rewarded St. Maria Goretti School's hockey team for winning silver at the National Youth Games. Read about the cash gifts and legacy of Nigeria's only school with a hockey Astro turf.
LSSTF CEO Dr Ayo Ogunsan inaugurates a monitoring team to track vehicles and assets for the RRS, ensuring transparency and accountability in Lagos security funding. Read more.
Multiple explosions rocked Auchi, Edo State, destroying properties worth millions. Eyewitnesses suggest a coordinated attack. Read the latest details and official response.
A petrol tanker crash and explosion on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State has led to multiple fatalities and widespread fire damage. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
FIFA announces a record $655 million prize fund for the 2026 World Cup, with winners earning $50 million. See the full breakdown for all 48 teams.
CFG Africa unveils a ₦1 billion ethical fund for Sharia-compliant investments. Experts at the Lagos forum urge policy shifts to boost Nigeria's real economy. Discover the strategic path for 2026.
Nigeria's massive N37.59 trillion sea trade in Q3 2025 highlights a critical need for a strong indigenous shipping industry. Experts warn of billions in annual losses and urge action on the dormant Cabotage Fund to reclaim maritime wealth.
The House of Representatives has directed federal agencies to immediately begin emergency repairs on the collapsed Umuma Isiaku–Nkwerre Road in Imo State and address severe erosion across Ideato. Urgent relief for displaced communities is also mandated.
Edo State Police rescue a mortuary attendant from a mob and arrest him for allegedly harvesting organs from a corpse at Akugbe Mortuary in Benin City. Full investigation underway.
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrest a 44-year-old suspect and confiscate 457kg of skunk cannabis in Uroe community. A major win in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full details.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commits to addressing unpaid salaries and gratuities at Ambrose Alli University, inherited from past administrations. Read the full story.
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrested a 44-year-old man and seized 457kg of skunk cannabis in a major raid. The agency vows to relentlessly pursue drug cartels. Read more.
Gunmen abducted 18 bus passengers near Obarenren, Edo State. A joint security operation has rescued 11 victims. Police confirm manhunt ongoing. #NigeriaSecurity
Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.
A Nigerian man retracts false allegations against influencer Wizarab, accused of tampering with funds for Aunty Esther's cancer treatment. Wizarab's detailed rebuttal highlights key inconsistencies.
The Arewa Consultative Youth Movement joins calls for a forensic audit of FIRS and the RHIDF, demanding Chairman Zacch Adedeji step aside. Read the full story on the growing national agitation.
Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere calls for the dismissal of Finance Minister Wale Edun and FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji over N4 trillion unpaid contracts, accusing them of sabotaging Tinubu's agenda. Contractors protest non-payment.
France reaffirms commitment to Nigeria's fight against Gender-Based Violence, investing in 21 local projects across 16 states. Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier highlights economic autonomy as key to protecting women. Read more.
President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to the boards of UBEC, the Bank of Agriculture, and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Get the full list of appointees and their geopolitical zones here.
Governor Monday Okpebholo assures investors of a safe, secure, and enabling environment in Edo State during a meeting with the South-South business coalition. Read more.
Social media critic Verydarkman reveals he initiated the police call leading to activist Harrison Gwamnishu's detention over alleged misappropriation of funds for kidnapped victims in Edo State.
Nigeria's SEC warns against investing with Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF), an unregistered platform. Investors report inability to withdraw funds. Verify companies on SEC portal to avoid fraud.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has removed Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary. Akhere Patrick Ebojele takes over. Read the latest political developments in Edo State.
Edo Assembly's ad-hoc committee threatens to issue an arrest warrant for ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki for snubbing the MOWAA and Radisson Hotel probe. The committee vows to proceed with its investigation. Read the full details.
Nigeria's SEC warns against Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF), an unlicensed online investment platform. Learn the red flags of Ponzi schemes and how to protect your money.
PDP chieftain Bemgba Iortyom rejects Benue's inclusion in the Northern Security Trust Fund, calling it a flawed plan that diverts state resources. He criticises Governor Alia's priorities.
Eko DisCo urges customers to apply for free prepaid meters only via its official portal, warning against third-party scams. Learn about the MAF Tranche B scheme and community engagement in Apapa.