Author: Friday Omosola

The National Council on Privatisation (NCP), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved a crucial step to finalise the 2020 sale of Afam Power Plc and Afam III Fast Power Limited to the Transcorp Power Consortium. The move is aimed at regularising the transaction by executing the outstanding Performance Agreements (PAs), which will enable the full operational and commercial viability of the plant. The approval, which followed a memo presented by the Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Ayodeji Gbeleyi, at the NCP’s third meeting, authorises the BPE to execute the PAs. READ ALSO: Shettima returns from…

By: Yunusa Umar A post which has been circulating online claims that President Donald Trump of the United State of America hailed A.M Yerima, a young Naval officer, who stood against the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike’s will to gain access to an alleged disputed land in Abuja. The verified X user,@NuhuSada0 (Hon. Nuhu Sada) posted the claim today together with an image of Trump and a Naval officer. READ ALSO: Rivers strengthens fight against paediatric HIV His caption reads,” 🚨 BREAKING: U.S President Donald Trump has hailed Lt. A. M. Yerima for his courage and integrity, describing him as…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, and two others until January 2026 for continuation. Justice Maryanne Anineh presided over the hearing on Thursday, which saw the defence counsel cross-examine the sixth prosecution witness, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Bello, alongside Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, on a 16-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering, allegedly totalling ₦110.4 billion. READ ALSO: Alleged ₦80.2bn Fraud: Court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s trial During the resumed sitting, defence…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced January 5, 2026, as the final deadline for digital lenders to fully comply with the digital, electronic, online and non-traditional consumer lending regulations, 2025. The regulations, which became effective on July 21, 2025, under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, aim to instil fairness, transparency, and accountability within Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital lending space. To aid operators in meeting the mandated standards, the Commission has released supplementary guidance in the form of the “guidelines on the digital, electronic, online and non-traditional consumer lending regulations, 2025.” READ ALSO: FCCPC…

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has flagged off the Rural Health Scheme under the Eko Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) initiative. The pilot programme, launched at the Agboyi Ori Omi Community in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), is a direct response to an Executive Order by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. It aims to integrate residents in hard-to-reach areas into the state’s mandatory health insurance policy, with 5,000 residents of Agboyi Ori-Omi approved for immediate free medical coverage. READ ALSO: Lagos police reaffirm Sowore’s wanted status over alleged public unrest plot The initiative is designed to bridge the healthcare access gap…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hosted its 2025 Executive Policy Seminar, gathering prominent economic thinkers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on national economic strategies. The seminar, themed “Reforms, Disinflation and Sustainable Growth,” focused on recalibrating Nigeria’s economic path toward a more inclusive, transparent, and competitive future. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso underscored the importance of policies that ensure economic progress is broadly shared, stating that “the economy belongs to everyone.” READ ALSO: CBN releases $1.26bn for fuel imports despite Dangote Refinery output He highlighted key initiatives aimed at expanding access to financial resources and opportunities across all segments of society.…

A major wave of defections is expected to hit Nigeria’s political landscape in the coming weeks, with credible sources inside President Bola Tinubu’s inner circle revealing that several opposition governors are preparing to cross over to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) before the end of November. According to the source, the move forms part of an aggressive political realignment aimed at consolidating the APC’s dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, the APC has tightened its grip on the nation’s politics. In less than two years, the party has successfully attracted…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led a high-level Federal Government (FG) delegation to Zaria, Kaduna State, to commiserate with the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Dayyabatu Lawal, who died at the age of 93. Shettima stated that the delegation was in Kaduna at the directive of President Bola Tinubu to offer condolences not only to the Minister and his family but also to the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ahmed Bamalli, and the entire Zazzau Emirate. Speaking at the Minister’s family residence, Shettima described the loss of Hajiya Dayyabatu as…

The Ogun State Government has ramped up its revenue generation strategy, setting an ambitious target of ₦500 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to finance the 2026 fiscal year. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the goal yesterday, during the Treasury Board meeting focused on the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 Budget, held at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The governor declared that, given the state’s status as Nigeria’s industrial epicentre, it has “no business generating less than ₦500 billion a year.” READ ALSO: “Infrastructure development will reach all parts of Ogun State” – Abiodun reassures residents He emphasised the…

President Bola Tinubu has been characterised as a “true reflection of the resilience, courage, and enduring struggle” of the Nigerian media by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. He said this at the 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) held in Abuja on Wednesday. The conference marked a significant occasion, being the first time a sitting President had attended the event. READ ALSO: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trn to fund 2025 budget deficit Idris stated that the President’s presence was a “profound symbol of respect and solidarity with the Fourth Estate of the Realm.” Idris…