13+ min ago  (1431+ words) Despite nearly three years of sweeping economic reforms by the Federal Government, about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty, highlighting the country’s deepening social and economic challenges, new World Bank documents obtained by The…...

8+ min ago  (1186+ words) FILE: President Bola Tinubu The fight against oil theft requires more than conventional security measures. It also demands surveillance responsibilities to be entrusted to organisations with proven operational capacity, technical expertise and a demonstrated commitment to protecting critical national assets....

34+ min ago  (1238+ words) The United States Africa Command has stressed that religion remains a critical factor in achieving regional stability, ethical leadership and military readiness across West Africa, saying military institutions cannot effectively respond to the region’s complex security challenges without recognising the…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago  (289+ words) US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia. The United States has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons to their communities. The call was…...

52+ min ago  (731+ words) Appointed by the late President Muhammadu Buhari in 2016, Oloyede transformed JAMB during his two terms in office. He inherited an institution weighed down by corruption, inefficiency and public distrust. Today, he leaves behind one that has become a model of…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago  (266+ words) Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmou, has urged a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s Hajj management to improve transparency, efficiency and pilgrim-centred service delivery. Mahmoud made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the Stakeholders Summit…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago  (746+ words) File: President Bola Tinubu The Presidency on Wednesday dispatched a high-level delegation to Morocco to formalise a partnership to develop Nigeria’s first National Agro-Productivity System. The delegation is led by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (in the…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago  (346+ words) The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Wednesday provided further details on how the proposed state police services would be insulated from the abuse of some political actors. He said that their funding should…...

7+ hour, 45+ min ago  (781+ words) The National Identity Management Commission and technology firms have called for the accelerated digitisation of government services, anchored in robust cybersecurity and digital identity. It said the approach is critical to improving public service delivery, strengthening national security, and driving…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (294+ words) The development means Nigerian passports can now be seamlessly verified by border control systems in all member states of the ICAO Public Key Directory, ending the technical challenge that had subjected some passport holders to delays and additional screening. The…...