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Tinubu Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Regulation of Virtual Assets

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, establishing a new inter-agency framework to harmonise the regulation of virtual assets and strengthen oversight of Nigeria's digital economy. The Executive Order, which takes immediate effect, creates a Virtual Asset Council to coordinate the activities of key financial, regulatory, security and revenue agencies. The initiative is aimed at protecting investors, combating fraud, money laundering and terrorism financing, improving revenue collection and supporting responsible innovation in […]

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Petition Alleges Peter Obi Traveled With Passenger Using False Identity, Seeks Investigation

A petition has been submitted to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, calling for an investigation into allegations that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, repeatedly travelled with a passenger who allegedly used false identities on domestic flights. The petition, dated July 12, 2026, was also copied to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Written by an individual who identified himself as a concerned employee in […]

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Falana Threatens Legal Action Over FG’s Allocation of Houses to Judges

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has threatened to challenge the Federal Government in court over the allocation of newly built luxury houses to judges in Abuja's Katampe district, describing the gesture as discriminatory and unconstitutional. Speaking in a video shared on Thursday, Falana criticised the Federal Government for providing exclusive housing benefits to judges while other categories of public servants were excluded. He questioned the legal basis for the housing allocation, arguing that the government must uphold the constitutional […]

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Gbajabiamila Sues Adeniyi Adeyemi for ₦15bn Over Alleged Defamatory Claims

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a ₦15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a ₦27.3 billion take-off grant approved for a federal agency. In the suit, Gbajabiamila is seeking ₦10 billion in general damages, ₦5 billion in aggravated damages, ₦200 million as the cost of the action, and an order compelling […]

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Senate Shelves Internal Tender Board Proposal, Demands Greater Budget Transparency

The Senate has stepped down a proposal seeking the establishment of an Internal Tender Board for the National Assembly, insisting that lawmakers must first receive comprehensive briefings on the legislature's budget and financial management before considering procurement reforms. The motion, sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West), was withdrawn after several senators argued that the proposal was premature and that greater transparency in the National Assembly's finances should take precedence. Karimi had explained that the proposed Internal Tender Board […]

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Senate Confirms Prof. Abayomi Fasina as Non-Career Ambassador

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 as a Non-Career Ambassador and High Commissioner of the Federal […]

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Oyo to Receive Two Surveillance Aircraft Before End of July — Government

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 to receive the aircraft earlier. However, the manufacturing company in […]

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FG Urges African Nations to Adopt Balanced Anti-Terror Financing Rules for Non-Profits

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, civil society organisations and international partners to discuss best practices […]

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Shettima Launches $500m Niger Delta Agriculture Fund to Boost Food Security

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). Shettima said the investment fund is designed to mobilise financing […]

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