Sanction lawyers impeding trial of Yahaya Bello—Okai urges NBA, security agencies
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA A PDP Chieftain in Kogi, Mr Usman Okai, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to sanction a group of ‘so-called’ lawyers…
Police clarifies deployment of officers at Rivers Assembly quarters
About 30 heavily armed policemen and Armoured Personnel Carriers have been stationed at the Rivers House of Assembly quarters, further escalating political tensions in the state. The deployment follows claims…
Navy seeks special court for maritime cases
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Nigerian Navy has advocated the establishment of Special Maritime Court to expedite adjudication on maritime cases. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel…
Promoting Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities: Legal Framework in Nigeria
In the journey towards fostering inclusivity and ensuring equal opportunities for all, Nigeria has made significant strides in enacting laws and policies to promote decent work for persons with disabilities.…
Polytechnic scheme of service to be ready soon— HoCSF
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan has assured that the Scheme of Service for Polytechnics in Nigeria would…
Guns, bullets alone cannot end insurgency – Expert
Dr Sani Abubakar, National Patron, Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism, Insurgency and Terrorism (BRAVE-IT), says the fight against security challenges in Nigeria will not end with guns and bullets. Abubakar,…
NCPC assures Nigerian pilgrims’ safety in Israel, commission to conduct 2 pilgrimages in a year
By Philomina Attah, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has assured the adequate safety of intending pilgrims from Nigeria in the…
Naira depreciates 0.3% against dollar
The Naira on Wednesday slightly depreciated at the official market, trading at N1,421.06 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees…
BREAKING: TUC Calls on FG to Rescind Decision on Cyber Security Levy
……. To mobilize members for nationwide protest 8th May, 2024 The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to rescind its decision to impose cyber security…
Financial inclusion: CAC inaugurates Centre for registration of PoS operators
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has inaugurated a centre for bulk registration of Point of Sale (PoS) operators in its database. The CAC Registrar-General, Hussaini Magaji, said this while inaugurating…