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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the six South-East governors to unite and adopt a common regional strategy to tackle insecurity following the reported recovery of 28 human skulls and other human remains from suspected criminal camps in Abia State. The remains were reportedly recovered from suspected criminal camps in Umuaku […].

Mauricio Pochettino has questioned the fairness of English football after Manchester City were reportedly found guilty of 114 of 115 alleged Premier League financial-rule breaches between 2009 and 2018. The former Tottenham and Chelsea manager asked a simple question: “Where were the controls?” Pochettino said he found it particularly difficult to understand how Tottenham faced […].

The road to the 2026 Zenith Bank NBBF Women’s Basketball League title reaches its defining stage as the nation’s top eight teams converge on the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, from September 28 to October 3, 2026, for the highly anticipated national Finals. Emerging from fiercely contested Atlantic and Savannah Conference […].

Former France striker Olivier Giroud, who currently plays for Lille, has said that he will “very probably” retire at the end of the current season. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

‘DeRemi Atanda, Managing Director/CEO, Remita Payment Services Limited, at the launch of the Remita App during Nigeria Fintech Week, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre, Lagos, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. After more than 20 years of building the infrastructure that has powered payments across Nigeria, Remita is bringing that expertise into everyday personal finance […].

Dangote Fertiliser Limited is targeting annual production capacity of 12 million metric tonnes as the Dangote Group accelerates a major expansion of the business ahead of a planned stock market listing. President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, said the fertiliser company plans to develop six production lines with production from the expanded facilities expected […].

The Kano State Government has warned traditional rulers, politicians, religious leaders and community leaders against making statements or taking actions that could encourage people to disobey lawful directives or threaten peace in the state. The warning was issued in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Aminu Hussaini.

Algeria has yet to develop the mobile money market seen across much of the continent. Djezzy's authorisation is a first step towards filling that gap, and gives prospective payment service providers a clearer idea of what the regulator expects.

Cross River state governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has called for the establishment of state and local government police, saying Nigeria’s highly centralised security system cannot effectively confront terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the country. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

Benue-born Nigerian, Gloria Onahi Uko, has been appointed Country Representative of Best Diplomats in Nigeria, an international organisation focused on diplomacy, leadership, negotiation and youth development. The appointment was contained in a letter issued to Uko by the organisation. According to the letter, the appointment is based on merit and subject to a six-month probationary […].

The National Assembly plans to translate Nigerian laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba and other local languages as part of efforts to make legislative information more accessible to the public. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

A probe into a suspected bomb plot at a UK airbase used by the US is in confusion after five men were released and no explosives were reportedly found. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has deployed personnel to Garko Local Government Area of Kano State following attacks by suspected rabid dogs that left 18 residents injured. The command’s spokesman, Usman Abdullahi-Umar, said in a statement that the State Commander of the NFSS, Abdullahi Al’ameen, received a distress report at about 2 p.m.

DLM Capital Group, a prominent global development investment bank has successfully fulfilled its second principal and interest (coupon) payment obligation to investors under its N9 billion Sovereign Bond-Backed Composite Notes (SBCN) issued under the Group’s N30 billion Medium-Term Notes Programme listed on FMDQ Exchange. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has allayed concerns over Nigeria’s preparedness to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), assuring that the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, will be ready for the continental championship. The assurance followed an inspection of ongoing renovation works at the IBB International Golf and Country […].

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) says 2.58% of its facilities are now entirely powered by renewable energy s, as the financial services group continues to expand the use of cleaner energy across its operations. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi will captain the Super Eagles in tonight’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two clash against Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus. According to SCORENigeria, regular captain Wilfred Ndidi will start the encounter from the bench.

The United States has praised Nigeria’s response to recent attacks in the Middle Belt, urging the government to maintain efforts to safeguard communities in Plateau State. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 28-player squad for Nigeria’s second-round 2028 Olympic qualifying tie against Comoros next month. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin and Ashley Plumptre, midfielders Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne and Jennifer Echegini, as well as forwards Asisat Oshoala, Gift Monday and Uchenna […].

FirstBank has noted a recent voice message circulating on WhatsApp alleging that the FirstMobile application has been compromised. We wish to state unequivocally that the claim is false and misleading. FirstMobile is secure and fully operational, supported by robust information security infrastructure.

The Federal High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has convicted and sentenced 21 companies for operating financial investment businesses without valid licences from the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. Justice Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa handed down the verdict after the companies were prosecuted by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is facing selection concerns ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, with George Ilenikhena, Tolu Arokodare and Akor Adams among the players doubtful for the match. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

Troops of 4 Demo Battalion, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recovered 11 rustled cattle from terrorists in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in a post on X on Tuesday, quoted security s as saying the recovery followed credible information about cattle-rustling activities at Katabu Pole Wire village.