Army operatives override “Gwaska Dan Karmi”camp, kill scores of bandits in Zamfara

Operatives of  the 8 BBQ of the Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has overran the camp of notorious bandit leader Gwaska Dan Karmi, in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State., killing scores of bandits.  Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army,Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba,, in a…

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FG approves procurement of two satellites to boost digital economy

Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the purchase of two new communication satellites to boost Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and support President Bola Tinubu’s plan to grow the economy to $1tillion. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy,  Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a press conference to mark Global Privacy Day 2026,…

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South West proposes N8.7tn 2026: combined  budget for economic growth

Determined to build abstrong and sustainable economy in the South West geo-political zone of Nigeria, the South-West states have proposed a combined budget of N8.7tn for 2026, with capital expenditure accounting for more than half of total spending. This was disclosed on Tuesday,  by the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria Commission( (DAWN Commission)at the Commission’s…

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United States congressman lauds Nigeria–US security cooperation

United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States of America  for establishing a US–Nigeria Working Group aimed at strengthening security cooperation and protecting religious freedom. Moore stated this in a statement posted on his official X handle on Saturday. He described the initiative as “an encouraging and…

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FG reopens 47 Unity schools shut down over insecurity 

Federal Government of Nigeria has reopened all 47 Federal Unity Colleges closed down in Novemberover  insecurity my including mass abductions of students in Kebbi and Niger States.  The government, in a statement on Thursday, December 17, reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding students and ensuring the continuity of education nationwide. The closures, directed in a circular…

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CBN revokes licences of Aso Savings , Union Homes over compliance issues 

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operational licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the mortgage sub-sector and enforce strict compliance with relevant laws and regulatory standards. In a statement signed by Ag. Director, Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi…

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