A new World Bank report has revealed that Nigeria’s deepening rural poverty crisis is being driven by systemic underdevelopment, regional disparities, and lack of access to education, infrastructure, and jobs — with children and the uneducated bearing the brunt. The April 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria paints a troubling portrait of growing inequality,…
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced plans to establish a full-fledged Customs Area Command at the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ). This development was revealed during his official visit to the facility on Wednesday. The move is aimed at deepening customs’ structural presence and operational efficiency within…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed WhatsApp’s claim that it may exit Nigeria due to a recent regulatory order, calling it a tactic to sway public opinion. According to a statement released by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu on Saturday, the commission investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp for…
The Federal Government is developing a national policy framework on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media, aimed at safeguarding press freedom while addressing emerging threats such as deepfakes and disinformation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, FNIPR, disclosed this on Saturday commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2025, themed…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a significant success with the pilot deployment of the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Customs said it’s part of its ongoing digital transformation and modernisation initiatives aimed at strengthening border controls and enhancing transparency in financial disclosures. We recall that the…
The Kwara State Police Command has agreed to strengthen ties with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the interest of the anti-corruption fight in the state. Also, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and the Department of State Services, DSS in the state have deepened collaboration with the EFCC. The agreement…
As the Nigerian Senate considers a new bill to regulate the social media blogosphere—despite widespread criticisms, Korede Abdullah, Southwest Correspondent for Africa Health Report, examines the legislation triggering unprecedented controversy, backlash and raising fundamental questions whether Nigeria can afford an era of free speech oppression, press harassments, and tyrannical leadership, which the act entirely drives…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reduced the price of petrol in its retail stations. A PREMIUM TIMES correspondent observed Monday evening that NNPC Ltd outlets in the Central area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, adjusted the pump price of petrol to N880 from N965. NNPC reduction comes days after Dangote…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The African Development Bank Group has approved a bold new five-year Country Strategy Paper for Nigeria, committing approximately $650 million annually from 2025 to 2030 to drive economic transformation, strengthen resilience, and promote inclusive prosperity. According to the Bank’s statement released on Thursday, the strategy will provide $2.95 billion over the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday has commissioned the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre, where 400 brand new tractors and supporting implements have been assembled. President Tinubu stated during the commissioning ceremony, “This isn’t just about machines—it’s about food security, economic empowerment, and the future of our youth. Once we free…
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