President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate.The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
NADDC, NMDPRA Strengthen Partnership
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) headquarters in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration aimed at advancing Nigeria’s automotive sector…
Tinubu Orders Deployment Of 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to deploy about 100,000 vehicle conversion kits nationwide.The directive is aimed at expanding access to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cheaper and cleaner alternative to petrol.The…
2027 Elections: NAF Assures INEC Of Airlift, Surveillance Support
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the Nigerian Air Force’s continued support in providing airlift and surveillance capabilities to ensure the successful conduct of elections across…
Stock Market Drops As Investors Lose N726b
The Nigerian stock market closed on a negative note on Tuesday, reversing gains recorded in the previous trading session as investors lost N726 billion in market value.The downturn ended a three-day bullish streak in the market and was driven largely…
SEC Unveils First Regulator–FinTech Clinic To Strengthen Innovation, Investor Protection
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched its inaugural Regulator–FinTech Clinic as part of efforts to deepen engagement with Nigeria’s rapidly expanding financial technology ecosystem while promoting regulatory compliance and investor protection.The event, held on Tuesday, aims to align…
Bayern, Atlético Dominate As Champions League Round Of 16 First Legs Deliver Drama
The first-leg matches of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 produced thrilling moments, high-scoring encounters, and a few surprising results as Europe’s top clubs battled for early advantages ahead of the decisive return fixtures.The standout result came in Italy,…
Ikeja Electric Champions Women’s Growth Through Service
Ikeja Electric (IE) has joined the global community to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, reaffirming its commitment to gender inclusion, mentorship, and the advancement of women within the organisation and the broader society.The celebration, held as a hybrid session…
Customs Commissions Data Analytics Centre At Apapa Port
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commissioned a Data Analytics Centre and inspected a newly installed Drive-Through Scanner at Apapa Port as part of efforts to enhance intelligence-driven operations and improve cargo clearance processes.Speaking…
Apapa Port: Customs Intercepts 13 Containers Of Expired Pharmaceuticals, N6.3b Contrabands
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port command has Impounded 13 containers of contrabands with a duty paid value (DPV) of N6.38 billion.The seized items Includes expired pharmaceutical products, illicit drugs, as well as cannabis sativa ( Colorado), with some…
NSIB DG Engages Workforce On Welfare, Operations
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh Jr. has concluded a town hall meeting with staff and members of the management team at the Bureau’s auditorium in Abuja.The session brought together…
Hadiza Bala Usman Highlights Role Of Policy Coordination In Effective Governance
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU), Hadiza Bala Usman, on Tuesday delivered a presentation at the AIG Public Leaders Programme organised by the AIG Foundation, where…
NCAA GRANTS AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE TO ENUGU AIR
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday, 10th March, 2026, at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air to commence scheduled flight operations.Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Director-General, Civil Aviation (DGCA),…
CAS SEEKS EXPANDED TETFUND SUPPORT
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has advocated expanded support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to further strengthen research, innovation, and human capital development at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT).The…