The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued final licences to 82 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, formalising their approval to commence operations from 27 November. The development forms part of the regulator’s continued reforms aimed at tightening oversight of the foreign exchange sector. Announcing the decision on Monday, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director of…
Nigeria has deployed both air and ground forces to the Benin Republic after a failed attempt by military officers to overthrow President Patrice Talon. Military insiders confirmed that Nigerian troops have already arrived in Benin and are assisting in securing key government institutions. The attempted coup, which took place on Sunday, 7 December 2025, posed…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday met privately with Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meetings, held separately, have stirred considerable interest among political observers. The encounter with Governor Fubara was particularly notable, coming at a time when political activities in Rivers…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound relief following the rescue of one hundred students of Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, commending security agencies for their diligence and persistence throughout the recovery operation. The President noted that the development brought a measure of comfort to families who had endured days of anxiety. However, the President…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday inaugurated the TY Logistics Park Free Zone Enterprise (FZE), a state-of-the-art facility aimed at strengthening trade flows and enhancing supply chain operations across West Africa. The governor noted that the project is the realisation of TY Holdings Chairman, retired Gen. T.Y. Danjuma’s ambition to bolster Nigeria’s logistics competitiveness…
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured that additional housing projects for judges are underway in the Federal Capital Territory, highlighting President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing the productivity of the judiciary. The assurance was given on Monday at the Special Court session marking the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the Court of Appeal in Abuja….
The Resident Electoral Commissioner of Nasarawa State, Dr Shehu Wahab, has disclosed that 35,013 residents have so far registered during the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The statement was made on Monday at a news briefing in Lafia. Dr Wahab explained that online registration opened on 18 August, while physical registration began on 25 August….
The Abia State Deaf Association (ABSDA) has appealed to the state government to make the teaching of sign language mandatory in all schools across the state. The call was made on Monday in Umuahia during a series of events marking Deaf Awareness Week 2025. During a visit to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Federal Ministry of Works have commenced a nationwide Special Tracking Exercise to verify and monitor federal road projects across the country. ICPC Spokesperson Akor Odey disclosed the development in Abuja on Monday. The exercise covers 760 federal road projects with a combined contract…
Approximately 100 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State last month have been safely returned to state authorities. The handover occurred on Monday, a day after the authorities confirmed their release. The children arrived at the Niger State Government House in white buses, accompanied by a dozen military vans and armoured vehicles. Many…
