President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, whose current term was scheduled to end on August 31, 2025. According to a statement from the Presidency, the extension is intended to allow Mr. […]
In a major milestone for Nigerian space science and agricultural research, six indigenous crop seeds have been launched into space aboard NASA’s Crew-11 Mission, marking the country’s first biological payload participation in a crewed international spaceflight. The seeds, okra, cowpea, guinea corn (sorghum), amaranth, maize, and melon , were carefully […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has flagged off the inaugural edition of its Annual Workshop for Attorneys-General on Emerging Issues in the Communications Sector, marking a strategic step toward aligning legal frameworks with Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy. Held at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, the workshop aims to foster […]
It was a thrilling and fun-filled Saturday, July 26, as football enthusiasts trooped to Atican Beach, Lekki, in large numbers to enjoy the beautiful game at the Lagos Campus Beach Soccer 2025. After hours of intense competition on the scorching sandy beach, accompanied by electrifying music from DJ Bright, the […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reportedly failed to disclose critical details surrounding its recent N766 million fine against MultiChoice Nigeria, despite receiving a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). On July 6, NDPC announced that MultiChoice Nigeria, operator of DStv and GOtv, […]
BY PROF MIKE A. A. OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D. INTRODUCTION In a candid interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday, Senior British Conservative politician of Nigerian descent Kemi Badenoch, offered a striking and controversial insight into the limitations of Nigerian citizenship law in an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria. […]
With approval from the nation’s telecommunications regulator, and to further ensure a robust conversation around the recent law declaring telecom infrastructure as a Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), positioning it as a national resource to be protected, the planned CNII & Sustainability Conference 2025 discuss has been rescheduled to hold on […]
Nigeria’s international travel prospects received a boost as the country’s passport climbed to 88th place in the latest Henley Passport Index released on July 18, 2025, its highest position in five years. This marks a significant rise from 97th place in 2023, reflecting growing diplomatic engagement and efforts to modernize […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has sounded a nationwide alarm over the escalating wave of vandalism and theft targeting telecom infrastructure, warning that if left unchecked, these criminal acts could lead to a catastrophic collapse of communication services across the country. In a strongly worded statement […]
In a historic tribute to honour the legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University. The announcement was made on Thursday during a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House, […]