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By Peter Omopo The Niger State Government has offered 100,000 hectares of land to the Federal Government for a large-scale housing and agricultural settlement programme aimed at boosting food security, rural livelihoods and inclusive economic growth. Governor Mohammed Bago disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Niger State Government, the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). Speaking at the event, Bago said affordability and sustainability were central to the initiative, noting that the land contribution underscored the state’s commitment to the project. He described the…

By Peter Omopo The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has assured Nigerians that the 2027 General Election will be free, fair, transparent and driven by technology, warning that the Commission will not tolerate any form of misconduct in the electoral process. Prof. Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday in Lagos while addressing participants at the 2026 Induction and Strategic Retreat of INEC, holding from January 9 to 10. He said the retreat was designed to align the Commission’s institutional experience with the demands of a rapidly evolving electoral environment. According to him, INEC…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the state’s ₦4.4 trillion 2026 Budget of Shared Prosperity into law, marking a major legislative milestone in the state’s fiscal planning for the coming year. The budget was approved on Thursday following the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Budget and Economic Planning, chaired by Hon. Saad Olumoh, during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. According to the Assembly, the 2026 appropriation prioritises infrastructure development, education, healthcare, economic growth and social development, with more than 52 per cent of the…

By Peter Omopo Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has donated 30 operational vehicles to the Anambra State Police Command to strengthen security operations and enhance crime-fighting efforts across the state. The governor disclosed this in a statement shared on his official X handle on Friday, noting that the gesture underscores his administration’s commitment to boosting the capacity of law enforcement agencies and improving community safety in Anambra. Soludo said the vehicles were handed over to the Nigeria Police as part of ongoing efforts to consolidate recent gains in security, particularly following the launch of Operation Udo Ga Achi, the…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents, improving learning outcomes and promoting environmental sustainability through the use of reusable, high-quality textbooks in schools nationwide. The policy, jointly issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suiwaba Sai’d, forms part of ongoing reforms to reposition Nigeria’s education sector while easing the financial burden on families. Under the new framework, schools are required to adopt standardised and durable textbooks designed to last between four and six years. The policy…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced plans to roll out a new framework aimed at resolving consumer complaints arising from failed airtime and data purchases. Under the proposed arrangement, subscribers who are debited for airtime or data without receiving the service will be entitled to a refund within 30 seconds. The initiative is expected to address the growing number of complaints linked to unsuccessful transactions across telecommunications and banking platforms. In a statement issued on Thursday, the NCC’s spokesperson, Nneka Ukoha, said the framework was developed after…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, received the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Mr. Olajuwon Akinyemi, on a courtesy visit at the council secretariat. Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo warmly welcomed Mr. Akinyemi and expressed appreciation for UBEC’s continuous support towards advancing basic education across local councils. He reiterated his administration’s resolve to prioritizing education as a critical pillar of development, noting that investments in education remain central to building a sustainable future for the younger generation in Onigbongbo

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, held a strategic revenue meeting with all Area Officers and Revenue Officers across the LCDA, as part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen and reposition the council’s revenue administration. During the meeting, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo reiterated that the revamp of the Onigbongbo revenue system remains one of his administration’s top priorities. He emphasized that plans are already in motion to fully digitalise the revenue system, in line with the directive mandating all local councils in Lagos State to adopt digital revenue collection processes for…

By Peter Omopo Global Afrobeats star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made history by becoming the first African artist to surpass 10 billion cumulative streams on Spotify. The milestone, achieved after more than a decade of chart-topping releases, further cements Wizkid’s status as one of the most influential figures in contemporary African music. A significant portion of the streams came from his global hits, including One Dance with Drake, which has amassed nearly four billion streams, and Essence, which has recorded over 334 million streams on the platform. Wizkid’s extensive catalogue also features collaborations with international superstars…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has lauded corporate Nigeria, investors and other stakeholders in the capital market following the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) crossing the historic N100 trillion market capitalisation mark. The President described the milestone as a major boost for investor confidence and an indication of a rejuvenating economy, urging Nigerians to deepen their participation in the local capital market. He expressed optimism that 2026 would deliver even stronger returns as the impact of his administration’s economic reforms becomes more pronounced. In a statement reflecting on the achievement, Tinubu said the NGX’s performance signalled the emergence of a new…