Anambra Govt Seeks Promotion Of Circular Economy As UNIDO Calls For Coordinated Implementation

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has pledged commitment to supporting Nigeria’s green and just transition and continue to work closely with government and partners to translate circular economy principles into practical, scalable solutions.    It made the pledge during the opening of Nigeria Circular Economy Working Group (NCEWG), Q1 2026 Meeting Victoria Island, Lagos….

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Aircraft Conveys Huge Ransom To Boko Haram Stronghold In Borno- Report

Despite 2022 amendment to the Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2013 prescribing a minimum of 15 years’ imprisonment for anyone who pays ransom to free kidnap victims, investigation by Agence France-Presse (AFP) has revealed that the federal government paid a multimillion-dollar ransom to secure the release of up to 230 pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s…

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False rape accused victim demands N15 million, retraction

A false rape accused victim, Ojuko Adefesobi demand for a written apology, retraction of defamatory statement and N15 damages from one Adewale Adeola Adeife, a student at the Department of English Language and Literature, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. Adeife, had publicly apologised after previously accusing her schoolmate, Adefesobi known simply as David…

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PSC Promotes AIG Fayoade to DIG

  The Police Service Commission(PSC) has approved the promotion of AIG Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). The decision was reached on Friday, February 20, 2026, following his exceptional performance in the Commission’s written examination and oral interview. DIG Fayoade, who began his career in 1992, brings over…

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INEC releases candidates’ list for Osun, Says PDP, Labour Party have no candidate

As part of the electioneering process, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Osun State has announced that the People’s Democratic Party and the Labour Party have no candidates in the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State. The Commission on Sunday announced that 14 parties will be participating in the election slated for August 8, 2026….

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We Tap Nigerians Phone Calls For Security Reasons, Presidency Says

  President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has said the Federal Government is allowed to monitor Nigerians’ phone conversations for national security reasons. Ajayi made this statement in response to a Facebook comment on his post criticizing former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai for admitting that someone illegally tapped…

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UBA revamps agency network to boost incentivise POS partners, financial inclusion

United Bank for Africa(UBA) Plc is overhauling its agency banking and merchant network with a new sales and incentive structure for its RedPay point-of-sale terminals, as the lender seeks to deepen financial inclusion and strengthen its grip on Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments market. The bank unveiled a multi-tier “aggregator” framework this week designed to streamline…

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