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Sanwo-Olu Unveils Photo Book Chronicling Leadership And Lagos’ Transformation

NewsDeskNgJul 22, 2026July 22, 20260

Sanwo-Olu launches a photographic book documenting his administration’s leadership, resilience and major milestones in Lagos from 2019 to date. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Monday, unveiled a book titled: “Sanwo-Olu: Against All Odds – A Photo Story of Resilience in the Face of Adversity.” The book is a photographic...

IGP Warns Police Commissioners Against Illegal Detention, Abuse Of Office

NewsDeskNgJul 22, 2026July 22, 20260

IGP Olatunji Disu warns police commissioners against illegal detention, corruption and abuse of office, demanding professionalism and accountability nationwide. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has warned Commissioners of Police across the country against illegal detention of suspects, abuse of office and other forms of misconduct, stressing that such...

NOTAP, NUJ FCT Partner to Commercialise Research Findings, Boost Nigeria’s Revenue

NewsDeskNgJul 22, 2026July 22, 20260

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) in collaboration has reaffirmed its readiness to commercialize academic research findings through strategic matchmaking and funding opportunities aimed at boosting Nigeria’s revenue and driving industrial development. The Director-General of NOTAP, Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi made this known on Monday while receiving the...

2026 budget: Tinubu’s govt now synonymous with fraud, corruption – Timi Frank

NewsDeskNgJul 22, 2026July 22, 20260

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has launched a fresh attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, alleging that the controversy surrounding the 2026 Federal Budget has further entrenched what he described as a government “synonymous with fraud and corruption.” In a strongly...

FG Targets Seven-Day Cargo Clearance, Removes Illegal Checkpoints At Lagos Ports

NewsDeskNgJul 21, 2026July 21, 20260

Federal Government targets seven-day cargo clearance, introduces joint inspections and removes illegal checkpoints to boost port efficiency nationwide. The Federal Government has hinted of plans to reduce cargo clearance at all Nigerian ports from 21 to seven days. Already, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has intensified efforts to...

FG Receives Final Report On $500m AGROW Programme, Moves To Implementation Across 32 States

NewsDeskNgJul 21, 2026July 21, 20260

Shettima says AGROW will connect farmers to policy, unlock private investment and drive large-scale agricultural transformation nationwide. Nigeria has received the final report of the National Technical Working Group on the World Bank-supported $500 million Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth Programme (AGROW), marking the conclusion of the programme’s design...

PANDEF Seeks Forensic Probe Of NUPRC Oil Block Allocations

NewsDeskNgJul 21, 2026July 21, 20260

PANDEF wants a forensic probe into NUPRC oil block allocations, saying the process should ensure fairer future awards nationwide. The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) is calling on the Federal Government to audit and probe the past administration of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in the last commercial bid...

FATF Urges Countries To Tighten Crypto Oversight Amid Illicit Stablecoin Use

NewsDeskNgJul 21, 2026July 21, 20260

FATF warns criminals are exploiting stablecoins and regulatory gaps, urging stronger global oversight of virtual assets and crypto transactions. Global anti-money laundering (AML), anti- terrorist financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has urged governments across the world to tighten oversight of the digital asset sector, warning that criminals are...

Burnham Scraps VAT On Household Electricity Bills In First Major Policy Move As UK Prime Minister

NewsDeskNgJul 21, 2026July 21, 20260

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham scraps VAT on household electricity bills, aiming to ease living costs before winter begins. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of VAT on household electricity bills in his first major policy decision since taking office. The VAT rate on domestic electricity will be...

More Than Money: Why Diaspora Knowledge Could Transform Nigeria’s Economy

NewsDeskNgJul 21, 2026July 21, 20260

By Augustine Aminu For decades, the contribution of Nigerians in the diaspora to national development has largely been measured by the billions of dollars sent home annually through remittances. While these financial inflows have provided critical support for families and communities, development experts increasingly argue that Nigeria stands to gain...