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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has set a revenue target of N1.489 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, surpassing its 2025 target of N1.468 trillion by N21 billion.

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Abuja – Nigeria and other African countries must act urgently to curb the continent’s $88 billion annual Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun, has said. Speaking at the opening of the 5th Sub-Committee on Tax and IFFs of the

A civil rights organisation has criticised federal and state authorities following a deadly Palm Sunday attack in parts of Jos, Plateau State, which left several people dead, according to local reports.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, on Tuesday raised alarm over proposed changes to pharmacy legislation, warning that the amendments could undermine public health and disrupt professional regulation.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to protecting women’s rights, ensuring justice, and promoting economic empowerment, with zero tolerance for gender-based injustice.

By Henry Umoru & Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The National Assembly has passed the N68.323 trillion 2026 budget, representing a N9 trillion increase from the initial N58.47 trillion proposal presented by President Bola Tinubu. The increase was made following adjustments by the executive, which were concurred with by lawmakers, to cover unfunded capital obligations, priority projects

The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has arrested Emwanta Eghosa Smith in connection with a transnational fraud, identity theft, and money laundering case targeting a United States-based victim.

FORMER Minister of Communications, Maj. Gen. Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd), has expressed condolences to the family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of their mother, Umma.

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, has urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to allow secondary schools in Abuja to use some of their facilities commercially to generate income.

The Joint Task Force (Operation Enduring Peace) has dismissed as false a viral social media claim by a youth leader from Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, that troops provided cover for attackers during the Palm Sunday massacre that left 28 people dead.