Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered a relaxation of the 24-hour curfew in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun to a 17-hour restriction, following recent violent communal clashes in the area. With the new directive, the curfew will now run from 2 PM to 7 AM daily, starting Friday, March 28, 2025, until further notice. The decision aims to ease …

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to set up an independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee to resolve the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking in Abuja, NCSCN President, Blessing Akinlosotu, suggested that the committee should include elder statesmen from outside Rivers, such as former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Senate Presidents, and House …

Barcelona secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Osasuna at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, moving three points ahead of Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga. Despite resting key attackers Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, the Catalan giants dominated from start to finish, with Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo finding the net before Lewandowski added a late third. Torres opened the …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has deployed 2,250 personnel to ensure the safety of lives, property, and critical infrastructure during the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Commandant Adedotun Keshinro announced the deployment while addressing officers, stating that it follows the Federal Government’s declaration of March 31 and April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the …

PalmPay, Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech with over 35 million users, has introduced its first debit card in partnership with Verve, reinforcing its transition from a mobile wallet to a full-service digital financial platform. The move aligns with a broader shift among Nigerian fintechs towards local card schemes, as rising costs and reduced international spending make providers like Visa and Mastercard less …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made significant strides in gender inclusivity, with women now holding 35% of its directorship positions and constituting half of its non-executive board, according to Governor Olayemi Cardoso. Speaking at the grand finale of the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations at the CBN Head Office, Cardoso emphasized the bank’s commitment to gender-balanced leadership, describing …

The Federal Government has announced plans to increase Personal Income Tax (PIT) for high-income earners from 18.6% to 25%, once the Tax Reform Bills are passed into law. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this during a Zoom dialogue meeting in Abuja, noting that government revenue increased by 20% last year, and further tax …

UEFA has launched an investigation into Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, and Vinicius Junior for alleged “indecent conduct” following Real Madrid’s dramatic Champions League last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid. The reigning champions won 4-2 on penalties after a controversial shootout, in which Julian Alvarez’s spot-kick was ruled out due to a rare double contact with the ball. Rudiger netted …

The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) has introduced a new policy framework for Early Generation Seeds (EGS) production in Nigeria, aimed at strengthening the seed system and ensuring farmers’ access to high-quality seeds. NASC Director General, Dr. Ishiak Othman Khalid, announced the policy during a press briefing in Abuja to mark the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Nigeria’s Seed System—50 years …

. The Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on media practitioners to stop criminalizing migration, commonly referred to as ‘Japa’, and instead engage in balanced and constructive discourse on its impact. Speaking at the sixth International Conference on Development and Communication in Africa in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Dabiri-Erewa, represented by NIDCOM Secretary, …