The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a Non-Career Ambassadorial nominee despite objections from some lawmakers and recent protests by civil society organisations over his nomination. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs during plenary. Presenting the committee's report, the Vice Chairman of the committee, Senator Simon Lalong, urged the Senate to approve Fasina's nomination for appointment […]

The Oyo State Government has announced that the two surveillance aircraft purchased to strengthen security operations across the state are expected to arrive before the end of July after delays caused by the manufacturing and assembly process in China. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made this known in a statement issued after the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday. According to Oyelade, the state had initially expected […]

The Federal Government has called on African countries to adopt a risk-based approach in implementing the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Recommendation 8, warning that excessive regulation of non-profit organisations could weaken humanitarian efforts without effectively tackling terrorism financing. The appeal was made during the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Conference held in Abuja. The conference brought together government officials, anti-money laundering experts, […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund, describing it as a major initiative to strengthen food security, attract private investment and reposition agriculture as a key driver of Nigeria's economy. The fund was unveiled during the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Summit held in Abuja and jointly organised by the Office of the Vice President and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). […]