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 […]
Fathia Williams Mourns Mother After Joyful 55th Birthday Bash
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Fathia Williams has announced the death of her mother, days after celebrating her 55th birthday. The actress shared the heartbreaking news on her verified social media page, explaining that her mother passed away shortly before the birthday celebration in Lagos. Family members chose not to inform her immediately so she could […]
INEC Seeks Tough Security Measures Against Electoral Malpractices
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged security agencies to be alert to ballot snatchers, vote buyers and other electoral law violators ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections and forthcoming polls across the country. Amupitan who gave the charge today (Friday) in Abuja at […]
MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy, Hails Tinubu for Reviving Music Industry Framework
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) has announced the receipt of the first tranche of the Copyright Levy under the Copyright Act 2022, amounting to ₦1.205 billion for musical works and sound recordings.The society attributed the release to the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Minister of Finance, the […]
Royal, Political Heavyweights Back Push for 70% Local Drug Production by 2030
Prominent traditional rulers, health leaders, and industry stakeholders have thrown their weight behind Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, urging stronger government support to boost local drug production.The call was made at the 2026 NAIP Economic Outlook and CEOs Forum held in Lagos, where participants pressed for accelerated action toward achieving 70 percent local drug manufacturing by 2030.Chairman […]
