By Asma’u Uba Muhammad The Commission wishes to inform the general public, esteemed customers, and stakeholders that it will be reviewing certain service fees starting August 1, 2025. This decision follows a thorough review of economic realities, operational costs, and stakeholder consultations. The fee review aims to ensure the Commission’s continued delivery of efficient, technology-driven services that meet stakeholder expectations and support Nigeria’s economic growth. The Commission assures the public that the adjustments are modest, competitive, and aligned with its digitalization efforts and commitment to maintaining the integrity of the Nigerian Corporate Registry. The Commission reaffirms its dedication to transparency,…
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The Kano State Government has approved the hosting of a landmark National Summit on Harnessing the Creative Industry to boost Nigeria’s GDP. The approval follows a compelling proposal forwarded to the state government by the Kannywood Foundation which emphasized Kano’s pivotal role as the cultural and creative capital of Northern Nigeria. The Summit will serve as a strategic platform to unlock the vast potential of Kano’s creative industry, which includes film production, fashion, artisanal craftsmanship, music, literature and digital content. The Summit is projected to attract key stakeholders from across the country, including international development partners, federal ministries and agencies,…
By Nurullahi Babangida The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, paid a visit to the training ground of Barau Football Club on Monday, ahead of the 2025 Nigerian National League NNL Super Eight Play-Off. Senator Barau was accompanied by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Atta, his Chief of Staff, Professor Muhammad Ibn Abdullah, Special Adviser on Youth and Sports, Kabiru Ado Lakwaya,and others. In a statement issued by the club’s Media Officer, Ahmad Hamisu Gwale, Senator Barau commended Barau FC for qualifying for the NNL Super Eight Playoffs and announced…
By Asma’u Uba Muhammad The main opposition leader in Tanzania was granted permission on Monday to represent himself in his treason trial after being denied the right to meet his lawyers in private by prison authorities. Tundu Lissu was arrested on April 9 and charged with treason after addressing a public rally calling for electoral reforms ahead of planned general elections in October. Lissu’s Chadema party has been critical of the absence of an independent electoral commission and laws that favour the ruling CCM party, which has been in power since Tanzania’s independence in 1961. Lissu survived an assassination attempt…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem Armed bandits attack has left four Community Watch Corp members and unconfirmed number of farmers dead in Marmara Community of Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State. The attack which also left several injured occurred in the outskirts of the community on Monday evening. Security analyst Bakatsine revealed the attack in a post on his X handle, on Tuesday. He wrote, “ALERT: Yesterday evening, bandits attacked farmers on the outskirts of Marmara community, Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State. Four CWC operatives aiding the farmers were killed, several farmers also killed many others were injured.”
By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue, North Central Nigeria, in which scores of civilians were killed. Guterres said those responsible for the violence should be apprehended. According to news reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept and many were displaced following the brutal incident on the village of Yelewata. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said “We’re monitoring the situation. “The Secretary-General condemns the killing of innocent civilians, including in Nigeria and we hope that those responsible for this violence will be found and apprehended.” President…
By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested two kidnap suspects, Japhta James, aged 28 and Usman Ibrahim aged 30. The suspects who reside in Ijah-Gwari, Tafa and Sabon-Gari, Bwari area of FCT, respectively, broke into their victim’s home with weapons. They were said to have entered the premises of their victim in Kata via New-Bwari and attempted to kidnap his sister, when operatives of the Tafa Police Division, following a tip-off, immediately rushed to the scene, leading to the suspects’ arrest. The suspects were arrested with a locally made pistol, two knives, a walkie-talkie,…
By Maryam Usman Nagado Oil prices and equities fluctuated Tuesday as investors weighed Donald Trump called for Tehran residents to evacuate and hopes that the conflict between Israel and Iran does not descend into all-out war. While the crisis in the Middle East continues to instill uncertainty on trading floors as the two foes exchange deadly missile strikes, talk that the Islamic republic wanted to make a nuclear deal was providing some optimism. After Friday’s surge sparked by Israel’s attacks on its regional foe, crude ticked more than one percent lower Monday as traders bet that the conflict would not…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned the final forfeiture order issued on the assets of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a split decision of two-to-one, delivered on April 9, 2025, and detailed in a certified true copy (CTC) obtained and reported by The Punch on Sunday, the appellate court set aside the judgement and ordered a retrial of the case at the lower court. Emefiele was on this Monday arraigned before an FCT High Court for unlawfully acquiring a 753-home Estate…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem Nigeria’s major crude grades—Bonny Light, Brass River, and Qua Iboe—rose above $77 per barrel over the weekend, and sustained the rise till late Sunday, following Israel’s military strikes on Iran, heightening fears of a wider Middle East conflict. According to data from Oilprice.com, Bonny Light surged to $78.62 per barrel, while Brass River and Qua Iboe closed at $77.09 and $77.14, respectively. The rally marked a sharp jump from the average of $65 per barrel recorded just days earlier. The new price levels exceed the Federal Government’s 2025 budget benchmark of $75 per barrel by more…