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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her company of N22.9bn money laundering charges. The court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the funds were illicit or that Oshodin knew of any illegality. The case weakened due to...

Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion of travellers. The Comptroller-General ordered a probe and vowed disciplinary action against culpable personnel. NIS reaffirmed commitment to professionalism and urged the public to report misconduct through official channels. The Nigeria...

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Nigeria Reopens Kebbi Borders, Releasing 2,000 Stranded Trucks

Kebbi border reopening frees over 2,000 trucks stranded at Nigeria’s borders with Benin and Niger, restoring cross-border trade and easing supply disruptions.

Nigeria Targets Q2 2026 for Cabotage Fund Release

Nigeria targets a Q2 2026 rollout of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund as NIMASA reforms lending rules to boost indigenous shipping capacity.

Nigeria’s Corporate Registry Processes 10,000 Daily Filings

CAC business registration has surged to about 10,000 daily filings as Nigeria’s corporate registry completes its shift to a fully digital platform.

Nigerian Army Finds Explosives Hidden in Abia Forest

KEY POINTS  Nigerian Army troops discovered two homemade explosive devices in Umuchinma forest, Abia...

Appeal Court Upholds Natasha Akpoti’s Suspension

KEY POINTS Appeal Court ruled that the Senate lawfully suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Court upheld...

Borno Police Officer Returns N2.6 Million Sent to Him by Mistake

KEY POINTS • Borno police officer returned N2.6 million sent to his account in error•...

Court Adjourns Murder Trial of Arise TV Anchor

KEY POINTS The murder trial of Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu and a security...

Nigeria’s Informal Workers Risk Old-Age Poverty, PenCom Warns

PenCom warns that Nigeria’s informal sector pension gap leaves millions facing retirement without savings, as new agents are deployed to expand pension coverage.

Onitsha Main Market Reopens as IPOB Ends Sit-at-Home

Trading resumed cautiously at Onitsha Main Market after IPOB ended its sit-at-home order, but weak customer turnout highlighted lingering security fears.

Ekiti Courts Adopt Digital Platform Allowing Judges Remote Work

Ekiti State courts adopt the Nigeria Case Management System, allowing judges and lawyers to manage cases remotely as Nigeria advances judicial digital reform.

Kogi Shuts Markets, Motor Parks in Seven LGAs to Disrupt Terrorists’ Supply Lines

KEY POINTS Kogi State has temporarily closed markets and motor parks in seven LGAs...

President Tinubu to Pay First Nigerian State Visit to UK in Nearly 40 Years

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu will make a state visit to the UK on...

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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her...

Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion...

FG revokes passports of Nigerians who renounce citizenship

Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Saturday ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately execute a Nigerian passport withdrawal for citizens who have formally renounced their citizenship.

US enforces visa bans on religious freedom violators

The United States has activated religious freedom visa restrictions against individuals who violate international religious liberty, with Principal Advisor for Global Religious Freedom Mark Walker confirming Friday that enforcement is already underway.