TCN, POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER VANDALISM OF SIX TRANSMISSION TOWERS ON YOLA–JALINGO POWER LINE
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says six transmission towers along the Yola–Jalingo 330kV transmission line have been vandalised, with one suspect arrested and some of the stolen components recovered.
CUSTOMS BOSS SEEKS STRONGER SENATE OVERSIGHT TO SUSTAIN MODERNISATION, REFORM AGENDA
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called on the Senate Committee on Customs to deepen its oversight of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by focusing on reforms, data-driven governance and institutional performance rather than individual transactions.
AFCRA MUST DEMONSTRATE INDEPENDENCE, TRANSPARENCY TO GAIN INVESTOR CONFIDENCE — DATAPRO
DataPro has urged the proposed African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) to demonstrate analytical independence, methodological transparency and consistent performance if it is to earn the confidence of global investors.
NAICOM BEGINS ISSUING NEW LICENCES TO RECAPITALISED INSURANCE COMPANIES
NAICOM BEGINS ISSUING NEW LICENCES TO RECAPITALISED INSURANCE COMPANIES
DEFENCE MINISTER HAILS TINUBU’S 30–80% PAY RISE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
MINISTER OF DEFENCE URGES ECOWAS, SAHEL ALLIANCE TO UNITE AGAINST TERRORISM
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has called for stronger collaboration between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to combat terrorism, dismantle cross-border criminal networks and restore peace across West Africa.
NIGERIA’S FOREIGN RESERVES HIT 17-YEAR HIGH OF $52.5BN, SAYS CBN
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have risen above $52.5 billion, surpassing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s annual target and reaching their highest level in 17 years, the apex bank has announced.
APPMEN SEEKS NHRC PARTNERSHIP AHEAD OF 2026 ASO APPMEN/CONTENT CREATORS CONFERENCE
The Association of Proprietors of Private Media Establishments of Nigeria (APPMEN) has sought a strategic partnership with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) ahead of the 2026 ASO APPMEN/Content Creators Conference.
BAGUDU SEEKS STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS TO ENSURE ECONOMIC REFORMS BENEFIT VULNERABLE NIGERIANS
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Government, humanitarian organisations and development partners to ensure that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms improve the livelihoods of vulnerable and underserved citizens.
FG TO BUILD NEW DAM IN PLATEAU, PROMISES EARLY COMPLETION OF MANGU PROJECT
The Federal Government has announced plans to construct a new dam in Limpye, Ampang East District of Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State to improve water supply, irrigation and electricity generation in the North-Central region.