by George Ozalla The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has laid out details of how 13 million dollars in alleged illicit funds linked to Oceangate Engineering Oil and Gas Limited were used to acquire two Nigerian oil blocks connected to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu.The allegations are contained in an affidavit sworn to by an EFCC investigator, […]
NCC Licenses New Internet Service Providers, Expands Satellite Broadband in Nigeria
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued new operating licences to six Internet Service Providers as part of efforts to strengthen competition, expand broadband access, and accelerate digital inclusion across Nigeria. The licences, effective from January 1, 2026, increase the number of authorised ISPs in the country to 231, up from 225 at […]
Nigeria Customs Endorses Africa Defence, Security Exhibition
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its institutional support for Africa’s first comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria in 2026, as the country intensifies preparations to position itself as a continental hub for defence innovation and security collaboration.The exhibition, known as the Africa International Defence and Security […]
REA, Niger State Align on Large-Scale Renewable Energy Expansion
by George Ozalla The Federal Government’s Rural Electrification Agency and the Niger State Government have agreed on a strengthened partnership aimed at rapidly expanding renewable energy infrastructure across the state, as both sides seek to close long-standing electricity gaps and stimulate local economic activity.The commitment was reached in Abuja during the 23rd edition of the […]
PSC Dismisses Claims of Promotion Delays for Inspectors
by George Ozalla The Police Service Commission has rejected reports alleging prolonged delays in the promotion of police inspectors who participated in the 2025 Departmental Selection Board exercise, describing the claims as misleading and unsupported by facts.According a press statement signed by Torty Njoku Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of the Commission, the […]
ICPC, NEITI Strengthen Alliance on Extractive Sector Accountability
by George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative have agreed to deepen their working relationship to strengthen transparency, accountability and integrity in Nigeria’s extractive sector.The Chairman of the ICPC, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, gave the assurance in Abuja on Wednesday while receiving the […]
President Tinubu Hails Customs Chief Adeniyi at 60
by George Ozalla President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Dr Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, on his 60th birthday, praising his leadership and reforms that have repositioned the service.According to a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the […]
NASC Confirms Odo as Senate Clerk, Names Sidi Acting House Clerk
by George Ozalla The National Assembly Service Commission has confirmed Emmanuel Odo as Clerk to the Senate and appointed Ibrahim Sidi as Acting Clerk of the House of Representatives, as part of a series of administrative decisions affecting senior personnel of the National Assembly.The decisions were taken at the 19th meeting of the Commission held […]
NCC Says New Spectrum Rollout to Impact Nigerians by 2026
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission has said Nigerians will begin to feel the impact of newly approved spectrum bands before the end of 2026 as the country intensifies efforts to expand broadband capacity, improve service quality and deepen the digital economy.The Commission disclosed this during a two-day Consultative Forum on the development of […]
