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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unlawful use of content belonging to Nigerian media organisations. The directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), an umbrella body comprising the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). The Federal…

The Federal Government has congratulated the Republic of Malawi on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between both countries. In a statement issued on Monday by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, conveyed Nigeria’s warm congratulations to Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Nancy Tembo, and the people of Malawi. The minister described the anniversary as a significant milestone that reflects the resilience, unity and enduring spirit…

The Senate Committee on Customs has commended the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), praising President Bola Tinubu’s support for the Service as it surpassed its revenue target and sought legislative approval for its 2026 budget. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs, Jibrin Echocho, gave the commendation during the defence of the NCS’s 2026 budget proposal before the committee. He said President Bola Tinubu had remained steadfast in backing the reform agenda despite the challenges associated with its implementation. According to the senator, the reforms have strengthened…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged media professionals to tell more stories about Northern Nigeria’s achievements and potential, rather than focusing predominantly on the region’s security challenges. Speaking on Monday at the inaugural Arewa Media Summit in Kano, the minister called on journalists to uphold ethical, balanced and responsible journalism, stressing that the future of Northern Nigeria would be shaped not only by development projects but also by the narratives projected about the region. “The future of Northern Nigeria will not be determined only by…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians living abroad to continue projecting the country’s positive image by celebrating its achievements and serving as worthy ambassadors wherever they reside. Dabiri-Erewa made the call during a visit to two distinguished Nigerians in the United Kingdom—Councillor Christopher Adegoke, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council and the first person from an ethnic minority background to occupy the office since the council’s establishment in 1889, and Councillor Rosaline Oguro, who was recently sworn in as Mayor…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to people-centred security with the commissioning of renovated schools, a community town hall and solar-powered boreholes across Rivers State as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026. The projects, inaugurated on Sunday, span the state’s three senatorial districts and include the renovation of Community Secondary School, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers East Senatorial District; Community Secondary School, Lueku (Lussue), Khana Local Government Area in Rivers South-East Senatorial District; a…

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion, representing about two per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), outside the approved budget, describing the allegations as false and a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the Federal Government does not operate a “shadow budget” or expend public funds outside the constitutional and statutory framework governing public finance. Oyedele…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued six more abducted persons, including two infants, in the ongoing search and rescue operation targeting victims of terrorist attacks in Borno State. The military disclosed on Saturday that the latest rescue followed sustained air and ground operations backed by credible intelligence, leading troops to Talakawa in Chibok Local Government Area, where the victims were found. The rescued victims, comprising four adults and two infants, were among those abducted in May from Mussa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area. They have since been evacuated…