The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has directed two rice mills and a recycling company operating within the Sharada community of Kano State to adopt and implement a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at addressing environmental pollution linked to their activities. The affected facilities are Fortune Rice Mills, Alwabel Rice Mills, and Salassar Recycling Industry. The Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, announced the directive during a meeting with facility operators and representatives of the Sharada community held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Barikor explained that the decision to require the industries to sign and implement…
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The Federal Government has introduced a new Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system aimed at creating a unified tax identity for all taxable individuals and businesses across Nigeria. The initiative, unveiled through the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), will replace the existing Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) system currently used for taxpayer verification and administration. New Tax Reforms End Colonial-Era Laws, Boost Nigeria’s Economy- Tinubu Under the new framework, every taxpayer will be assigned a single Tax ID that will serve as the official identity for all tax-related transactions across federal, state, and local government tax systems.…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has sensitised students of Hybrid College, Ejigbo, on the dangers of drug abuse, examination malpractice, and the importance of embracing national values. The sensitisation programme, organised as part of the agency’s school outreach initiative, aimed to reorient students on the need to reject social vices that could undermine their academic performance, personal development, and future aspirations. FUL Partners NOA to Curb Social Vices Among Students During the engagement, officials of the agency educated students on the harmful effects of drug abuse, the influence of peer pressure, and the consequences…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a High Capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Booster Station in Jahi, Abuja, describing the project as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s transition to cleaner, more affordable, and sustainable energy sources. Represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the facility aligns with the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas Initiative, which seeks to drive industrialisation, enhance energy security, and promote economic diversification. Nigeria Begins Major Shift to CNG for Security Agencies The CNG station was developed by Rolling Energy Limited in partnership with the Midstream and Downstream Gas…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has led a Nigerian delegation to the International Election Observation Programme (IEOP) for the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections currently taking place in the Republic of Korea. The programme, which is being held in Seoul from May 29 to June 5, 2026, brings together election management bodies, electoral experts, and international observers from across the world to observe the conduct of local government elections and exchange knowledge on electoral processes and administration. INEC Sets June 20 for Kano Federal Constituency By-Election Prof. Amupitan participated in the programme…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has showcased Nigeria’s evolving telecommunications regulatory framework at the 2026 Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR), organized by the International Telecommunication Union in Ankara, Türkiye. The annual symposium brought together telecommunications regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the world to exchange ideas, share best practices, and address emerging policy challenges in the digital communications sector. No Tariff Increase: NCC Debunks Rumors of Price Hike This year’s edition culminated in the adoption of the “2026 Best Practice Guidelines: Regulatory Governance Essentials,” a digital regulation toolkit designed to assist regulators in navigating increasingly complex digital markets and…
A suspected serial killer identified as Akaninyene has been arrested in Creektown, Odukpani LGA, Cross River State following intelligence reports linking him to the disappearance and murder of several persons in the community. According to reports, security operatives, including men of the Nigerian Army and tactical special forces, tracked the suspect to a secluded hut inside a forest in Abanyama, Ukim Ita Community. Kano Police Arrests Suspected Serial Killer, Recover Stolen Items The suspect allegedly attempted to flee after trying to retrieve a weapon from the hut but was quickly apprehended by security operatives. During a search of the hideout,…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), in collaboration with the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC), has convened a strategic roundtable focused on the growing link between organised crime and insecurity in Nigeria. The dialogue, themed “The Crime–Conflict Link: Key Trends in Illicit Markets and Instability in Nigeria,” brought together scholars, policymakers, civil society actors, and security practitioners to explore practical solutions to the country’s evolving security challenges. In his opening remarks, the Director-General of IPCR, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, highlighted the increasing connection between organised crime, illicit economies, and instability across Nigeria. He stressed the need for…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) have agreed to collaborate in strengthening risk management frameworks and enhancing early warning systems within Nigeria’s financial services industry. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NCGC, Mr. Bonaventure Okhaimo, and members of his management team to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the NDIC, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, in Abuja. NDIC Adopts Global Best Practices in Deposit Insurance Discussions during the meeting focused on strategies to reinforce the resilience of the banking sector and promote greater…
A 17-year-old boy told his friend he’d “happily do 20 to life” before stabbing and slashing him during a horrific seven-hour ordeal. Kai Ashcroft – then 17- claimed his friend had “ruined his life” before launching an extraordinary attack on the pal who he had known for more than a decade. Kebbi State: Security Forces Engage Bandits, Rescue 8 Hostages Ashcroft also whipped his victim with a belt and forced him to take drugs as he held him hostage and threatened to “cut him up.” The Kai had blamed the other teen over an incident a decade earlier that he…