Otti Says He Will Not Play Godfather Over Abia Succession
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said he will neither anoint his successor nor…
Otti Says He Will Not Play Godfather Over Abia Succession
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said he will neither anoint his successor nor operate as a political godfather after leaving office in 2031, insisting that whoever takes over from him should emerge through a collective process and be chosen by the people of the state. The governor made the declaration on Thursday at…
CBCN Fixes December 8 Prayer Day For 2027 Elections
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has set aside 8 December 2026 as a national day of prayer and fasting for a peaceful and credible 2027 general election, and has directed dioceses and parishes to begin months of civic education and voter mobilisation before the polls. The declaration came in a communiqué issued at…
2027 Poll: 1,200 NASS Candidates List SSCE as Highest Credential
More than 1,200 candidates cleared to contest Senate and House of Representatives seats in the 2027 general elections list the Senior Secondary School Certificate as their highest educational qualification, according to an analysis of candidate records published by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The review examined the final lists for the National Assembly polls…
World Bank Reports Record Private Capital In FY26
The World Bank Group says it mobilised a record $112 billion in private capital for developing economies in the 2026 financial year, more than three times the $35 billion recorded in 2022, according to a statement issued by the bank on Thursday, 17 September. The lender said this was the most private capital it…
Probe Ordered As 37 Miners Die In Detention
At least 37 suspected illegal miners have died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State, the state governor, Umaru Bago, confirmed on Thursday, 17 September 2026. He announced three days of mourning and said the state commandant of the Corps had been suspended. The dead were…
Secret Cameras in Plain Sight: Is Nigeria Ready for the Smart Glasses Invasion Sweeping the Globe?
As millions of AI-powered smart glasses roll out globally, secret recording technology is entering everyday life – leaving commuters, venues, and privacy advocates fighting back against invisible lenses. Imagine stepping onto a crowded BRT bus at Oshodi after an exhausting day at work. You find a standing spot, hold the overhead rail, and lock eyes…
SMEDAN, EFCC Partner on Youth Empowerment, Cybersecurity
SMEDAN and the EFCC have agreed to develop joint programmes combining youth enterprise support with cybersecurity awareness, financial responsibility, ethical practices and financial crime prevention. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have agreed to strengthen cooperation on youth empowerment, cybersecurity and responsible entrepreneurship. The…
Lagos APC Names Entertainers to Campaign Council
Toyin Abraham, Jide Kosoko, Eniola Badmus, Pasuma and other entertainment personalities have been named in the Lagos APC campaign council ahead of the 2027 election. The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has named several Nollywood actors and Fuji musicians as members of its campaign council ahead of the 2027 governorship election….
Oyedele Orders Six-Week Review of VAT Rules
Nigeria has launched an inter-ministerial panel in Abuja to rewrite the country’s Value Added Tax rules within six weeks. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele set the deadline during the committee’s formal inauguration, demanding a framework that settles persistent disputes over exemptions. The assignment compels officials to draft a new 2026 VAT Modification Order before the fiscal…
Canada Increases Visa Wait Times for Nigerians
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has raised its processing wait times for Nigerian citizens seeking study permits and visitor visas. The revision, published on 16 September 2026, pushes the standard study permit review period from nine weeks to ten weeks. Nigerians seeking ordinary visitor visas must now wait 87 days, while super visa applications require…