Nigeria
FATF Raises Global Alarm on Money Laundering, Fraud Risks in Gaming, Gambling
* Says payment systems such as e-wallets, mobile money, virtual assets, vulnerable to risks Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Global anti-money laundering watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has raised the alarm
When Banking Power Meets Political Money: Questions Nigeria Must Ask
Shobo Abayomi As Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election approaches, public attention is turning to the integrity of the country’s financial and electoral systems. Two areas of law are particularly relevant: prohibitions
Israeli MP Seeks UN Resolution on Kanu’s Freedom as Recommended by UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Enugu Despite the conviction and life sentence imposed on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the Nigeria court, demands for his release have continued unabated across the world. The latest
Customs Impounds N2.46bn Contraband in Ogun
James Sowole in Abeokuta The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun I Area Command, has intercepted smuggled goods worth N2.46 billion in duty paid value between August and September 2026. The Acting
UBTH CMD Urges Govt to Tackle Rising Drug, Substance Abuse Among Secondary, Tertiary Students
Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, has urged government at all levels to urgently tackle the rising wave of
Place of Liberty: Ex-Deputy Gov Urges Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities
Funmi Ogundare The Place of Liberty School for Special Needs Children weekend, marked its fifth anniversary with the celebration of remarkable progress among its pupils, including some who have transitioned
Presidency, SEC Set To Mobilise Domestic Savings For $1trn Economy
* National savings scheme to offer tax incentives Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Presidency and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have unveiled plans to deepen Nigeria’s capital market and
Shettima Lauds NAHCON Over Renewed Vigour, Seamless Operations
.Receives comprehensive 2026 hajj report, attributes success to Tinubu’s leadership Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday declared that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) remains crucial in
Kebbi 2027: Idris’s Grassroots Connect, Performance Record Give APC Edge, Says Aide
Onuminya Innocent Political activities ahead of the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections have shifted to the grassroots in Kebbi State, where the bulk of voters will determine
PDP Accuses Ogun Govt of Harassing Opposition
James Sowole in Abeokuta The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of using state power to harass, intimidate and
