Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with fresh discussions centered on energy cooperation, trade expansion, security collaboration, and multilateral engagement. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, His Excellency Miah Md. Mainul Kabir, who was received in Abuja on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD. The meeting also welcomed the recent election of Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister,…

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the death of Ambassador Beatrice Uwani Danladi, a distinguished career diplomat and Director of the Southern African Affairs Division, who passed away on May 29, 2026, after a prolonged illness. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Ministry described Ambassador Danladi’s death as a significant loss to Nigeria’s diplomatic community and the Foreign Service. Born in Kaduna State in 1974, Ambassador Danladi graduated in Political Science from the University of Abuja before joining…

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and 20 other Federal Government agencies have committed to integrating the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Platform (RevOP) and the Federal Treasury e-Receipt (FTe-R) system as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government revenue management. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA, Olufemi Ogunyemi, disclosed this after a meeting held in Abuja between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and chief executives of 21 affected government agencies. The Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Platform,…

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has expressed its readiness to collaborate with stakeholders to advance the implementation of the One Humanitarian One Poverty Reduction System (OHOPRS), a unified framework designed to strengthen humanitarian interventions and poverty reduction efforts across Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, stated this while receiving a delegation from Interra Networks Limited, a digital inclusion organization, during a courtesy visit to the ministry in Abuja. The delegation presented its interest in partnering with the ministry…

Alpha10 Group has unveiled a ₦500 million Halal Fund aimed at expanding ethical investment opportunities, promoting financial inclusion, and supporting the growth of Nigeria’s non-interest finance sector. The fund was officially launched on Wednesday during a ceremony in Abuja, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to provide innovative wealth management solutions tailored to diverse investor needs. Speaking at the launch, Managing Director of Alpha10 Group, Abigail Utomi, described the initiative as a strategic milestone in the company’s growth and commitment to product diversification. According to her, the Halal…

Oyo State governorship aspirant, Dr. Ololade Usman Bakare, has expressed deep sympathy to the family of Chief Adebayo Adelabu following the abduction of Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons, while calling on the state government and security agencies to intensify efforts towards their immediate rescue. In a statement personally signed and issued on Wednesday, Bakare described the kidnapping as a distressing incident that has caused immense pain and anxiety to the family, assured them of his solidarity and support during the difficult period. The governorship hopeful also acknowledged the efforts…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced four terrorists to death by hanging for their involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State, which left more than 40 worshippers dead and over 100 others injured. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Emeka Nwite convicted Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, 25; Al Qasim Idris, 20; Jamiu Abdulmalik, 26; and Abdulhaleem Idris, 25, on a nine-count terrorism charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) on behalf of the Federal Government. The court, however,…

The Niger State Government has highlighted significant achievements recorded across key sectors over the past three years, as Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) presented their stewardship reports under the administration of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. The presentations were made during a high-level media briefing organised by the Niger State Ministry of Information and Orientation at the Communications Technology and Digital Economy Agency in Minna as part of activities marking the third anniversary of Governor Bago’s administration and the implementation of the New Niger Agenda. The event brought together commissioners, heads…