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The Federal Government has dismissed claims by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that Nigeria spent approximately two per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), estimated at over ₦8 trillion, outside approved budgets, insisting that all public expenditure is carried out within the country's constitutional and legal framework. The clarification…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has applauded the performances of African countries at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising their resilience and expressing optimism that more teams from the continent will continue to excel in the competition. Okonjo-Iweala gave the commendation in a…

Public affairs analysts have called on the Enugu State Government to review and refine its recently announced policy regulating graduation ceremonies, extracurricular levies and other charges in schools, urging the Ministry of Education to adopt an evidence-based, consultative approach that balances the interests of parents, school proprietors and learners. The…

The House of Representatives Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft has called for the establishment of a special court to fast-track the prosecution of crude oil thieves and other economic saboteurs, warning that weak laws and delays in the judicial process continue to frustrate efforts to combat oil theft in…

The Ekiti State Government has directed all commercial motorcycle riders and tricycle operators across the state to register and undergo biometric data capture on or before July 18 as part of efforts to strengthen security, improve public safety and enhance regulation of the transportation sector. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr.…

Former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Usman Nuhu and four other dismissed police officers have pleaded not guilty to charges arising from the alleged extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Warri-based musician Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as "OG Million," in Effurun, Delta State.   The defendants were arraigned on Tuesday before Justice…

The Federal Government has confirmed the first drawdown of $1.5 billion from its $5 billion financing arrangement with the United Arab Emirates, saying the phased disbursement strategy is designed to reduce borrowing costs while supporting infrastructure development, budget implementation and debt refinancing.   The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored the Nigeria Democratic Congress’ (NDC) access to its candidate nomination portal, allowing the party to upload the names of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, despite the ongoing legal challenge surrounding the party’s registration.   Dickson disclosed…

Babcock University has dismissed claims by comedian and content creator Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, that he graduated from the institution with a First Class degree in Biochemistry, describing a certificate circulating in his name as fake.   The university, in a statement, said the document shared…

_...Hails Gov Mbah's investment in modern security infrastructure_     The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, has commended the Governor Peter Mbah Administration for setting up what he described as a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre for effective surveillance of the state.   Disu, who expressed surprise at…