Author: Lawan

The decisive move was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who directed the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) to work in tandem with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and sectoral stakeholders to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on unpaid advertising obligations. The directive, described by industry players as both bold and long overdue, was disclosed in a statement issued by ARCON’s Director-General, Olalekan Fadolapo. At the heart of the government’s intervention is a clear message: persistent debt within the advertising ecosystem will no longer be tolerated. The policy, authorities say, is closely aligned with the…

The Lagos State Government has released a set of Cybersecurity Guidelines, a strategic framework designed to enhance digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents.This development represents another decisive step in Lagos’ mission to become a SMART, secure, and globally competitive digital hub.As Africa’s fastest growing technology ecosystem—home to thousands of enterprises—Lagos faces increasing exposure to cyber risks. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) estimates that Nigeria loses over $500 million (approximately ₦250 billion) annually to cybercrime, underscoring the urgency for stronger, coordinated security measures.The guidelines note that while Lagos is rapidly evolving into a SMART City, this progress…

The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent media reports alleging widespread diversion and “hidden spending” of federation revenues, describing the claims as a misinterpretation of findings in the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update. In a press statement signed by the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, the ministry said the reports distorted the World Bank’s analysis and reflected a misunderstanding of Nigeria’s fiscal structure.FAAC Deductions Not Missing FundsThe ministry clarified that deductions made by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), which some commentators described as waste or missing funds, are legitimate and accounted for within the fiscal…

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has announced that the recent dispute between Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has been amicably resolved. The council disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide, amid concerns over reported tensions between the state government and the traditional institution. Quoting the CCII President-General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, the statement noted that the disagreement was successfully addressed through internal dialogue and established traditional conflict-resolution mechanisms in Ibadanland. According to the council, the resolution reflects the commitment of stakeholders to maintaining unity, peace,…

Former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Commissioner for Environment, Joshua Omokhodion, describing his passing as a significant loss to the state and those who knew him. In a statement, Obaseki said he was “extremely bewildered” by the news of Omokhodion’s demise, noting that the late commissioner was a devoted public servant who served Edo State with dedication and integrity.He described the deceased as a distinguished architect and a loyal, humble individual whose passion for service left a lasting impact. According to the former governor, Omokhodion played a key role during his…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning Nigerians about the circulation of unregistered and suspected counterfeit toothpaste products in Kaduna State. In a statement tagged Public Alert No. 022/2026, the agency disclosed that its Post-Marketing Surveillance (PMS) Directorate received a complaint regarding the sale of fake products falsely branded as Colgate toothpaste. Following the report, NAFDAC officials conducted an inspection at the identified retail outlet, where they discovered two suspected counterfeit products labeled “Coglaet ActivGel 100g” and “Coglaet Herbal 100g” on sale. According to the agency, the shop owner claimed…

Civil society Organisation has raised concern over a disturbing sequence of events that point to an alleged high-level conspiracy within the Nigeria Police Force led by Jimoh Moshood Olorundare (AIG Zone 2), targeted at Mr. Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi. The CSO in a press conference addressed by its leader Com Kolawole Emmanuel , gave the Inspector General of Police a 24-hour ultimatum, demanding the immediate transfer of Mr. Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi to a neutral and independent investigative unit and unrestricted access to his legal representatives and family members. It said: “Our findings reveal that this matter is not isolated but deeply…

When Olatunji Disu assumed office as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), terrorists and other criminal elements were and are still holding the nation by the jugular. Soon after he was decorated, the IGP got the mandate of President Bola Tinubu to work out modalities for the establishment of State Police. He later set up a committee to work out a framework for the decentralisation of the police force in the country. The IGP’s recent pronouncement of a 60-month take-off plan for the new era of policing has, however, infuriated many Nigerians and interest groups who had under successive governments,…

Brazil’s Petrobras has signed an agreement to acquire 75 per cent stake and assume operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe from Oranto Petroleum. The oil block is currently held by Oranto Petroleum, which has a 90 per cent interest and acts as operator, alongside the National Petroleum Agency of São Tomé and Príncipe (ANP-STP), which holds 10%. Following completion of the transaction, the consortium will comprise Petrobras as operator with 75 per cent, Oranto with 15 per cent, and ANP-STP retaining its 10 per cent stake. The deal is part of Petrobras’ strategy to strengthen exploratory activities…

Oyo State has allocated more than ₦459 billion to education over the past decade, with the sector receiving funding exceeding 20 per cent of the annual budget in recent years. Yet many public schools remain short of teachers, inadequate facilities, and inconsistent learning outcomes. This special report investigates why huge spending has not translated into better learning outcomes for students across the state. Impressive funding, but… Analysis of budget data from 2016 to 2025 indicates that education received ₦459.35 billion out of a total ₦2.72 trillion, representing about 16.85 per cent of total spending. Annual allocations rose from ₦6.1 billion…