PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS AMENDED ELECTORAL ACT, COMMITS TO TRANSPARENT POLLS
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the amended 2022 Electoral Act into law, describing the move as a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that President Tinubu, who cautioned against over-reliance on technology, emphasized that while technology will play a bigger role, Nigeria’s voting process remains largely manual. Mr President […]
ACPN Raises Alarm Over Federal Government’s Reversal of Sachet Alcohol Ban
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to reverse the ban on sachet and sub-200 millilitre alcoholic beverages.National Chairman of the association, Pharmacist Ambrose Ezeh, described the move as a major setback for public health regulation and child protection in Nigeria.He said the original directive was issued by the […]
El-Rufai Appears at EFCC Over Corruption Probe
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja on Monday to answer questions over alleged corruption during his tenure. Security operatives barred members of his entourage from entering the premises, as supporters and opposing protesters gathered nearby, chanting slogans and displaying placards. El-Rufai’s […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS AMB. ISMAIL ABBA YUSUF CHAIRMAN OF NAHCON
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON). The appointment is subject to the Senate’s approval in accordance with the provisions of section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. According to a statement issued by President Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu sent a letter […]
US to Send 200 Troops to Nigeria for Anti-Jihadist Training
The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report the deployment, which will supplement a US small team already […]
Nine people killed in a shooting at a secondary school in western Canada
A shooter killed nine people and injured dozens more at a secondary school and residence in a remote part of western Canada on Tuesday, before the suspect took their own life. The killings occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, a picturesque mountain valley town in the foothills of the Rockies. A total of 27 people […]
US Lawmakers Introduce Nigeria Religious Freedom Bill
United States lawmakers have introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, seeking to address religious persecution and violence, particularly against Christians. Sponsored by Reps. Riley Moore and Chris Smith, the bill requires the US Secretary of State to submit a detailed report to Congress on Nigeria’s efforts to curb religious violence, protect […]
Okonjo-Iweala Warns Against Fake AI Investment Video
World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has warned Nigerians about a fraudulent AI-generated video using her image to promote a fake investment scheme. She said the video falsely promises huge weekly returns from a government-backed programme and urged the public not to trust or share it. Okonjo-Iweala stressed that she only communicates through her verified […]
Senate Bows to Pressure, Passes New Electoral Bill With Results “e-Transmission” Clause
The Senate amended the Electoral Act, modifying Clause 60 to require the presiding officer at each polling unit to electronically transmit election results to the IREV portal. However, if electronic transmission fails due to communication/network issues, the manual result sheet (Form EC8A) would become the primary source for result collation. READ ANOTHER STORY-https://classic97.net/boi-secures-cbn-approval-non-interest-banking-window/
BoI Gets CBN Nod to Launch Non-Interest Banking Window
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate a non-interest banking window, expanding its financing framework. BoI Managing Director, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, disclosed the approval on Sunday. The new licence allows BoI to offer ethical, asset-backed financing that eliminates interest and promotes risk-sharing, targeting underserved and […]
