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CJN Calls for Sweeping Judicial Reforms
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

Stories by Steve Aya The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat M. O. Kekere-Ekun, GCON, has called for urgent and far-reaching reforms within Nigeria’s judicial system, stressing that

How Terra is Building Community beyond Market Share
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

For brands, building a sense of community and connection with consumers takes focused effort. It must be earned over time. Terra’s approach in 2025 reflects this understanding, as the brand

Nigerian Law School Extends Application Deadline
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

The Nigerian Law School has extended the deadline for the submission of application forms, for admission into the 2025/2026 academic session. The Law School announced that the new deadline for

Non-oil Exports: Nigeria’s Fast Track to Growth, FX Stability
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

Akporee Idenedo Nigeria’s non-oil export landscape is undergoing a structural transformation. Recent data from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) shows that non-oil exports crossed $4.5 billion in 2024, driven

Rivers Born Tariboba Gets NACCIMA Trade Mission Committee Appointment
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

Oluchi Chibuzor In a significant boost to Nigeria’s trade and commerce landscape, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has announced the appointment of Ms.

NBA Kicks Over Appointment of Ex-Convict as Branch Patron
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

The Nigerian Bar Association has called for the probe of its Garki Branch Abuja Chairman, over the appointment of an ex-convict as a Grand Patron. In a statement signed by

Right of Reply: The column for Readers who feel strongly about issues expressed by the Advocate, and have a view point. 
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

The Advocate By Onikepo Braithwaite Onikepo.braithwaite@thisdaylive.com Again, I express my condolences to Ms Chimamanda Adichie, Dr Esege and their family, on the sad death of their beloved son, Nkanu Nnamdi.

Right of Reply: The column for Readers who feel strongly about issues expressed by the Advocate, and have a view point. 
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

Justice Beyond the Body: Correcting Statements in Onikepo Braithwaite’s Article; ‘Baby Nkanu: Negligence or Meningitis?’ This article by Thaddeus Idenyi is a Rejoinder to Onikepo Braithwaite’s Article of 20/1/2026, “Baby Nkanu: Negligence or

Weak Data, Poor Pay Stalling $500m W’Bank-funded Metering Scheme 
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

Peter Uzoho Poor remuneration for installers and lack of clean data of unmetered customers of Distribution Companies (Discos) is the main cause of the slow pace of deployment of the

Impeachment: Rivers of Crises
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

In the past few weeks, Rivers State has been on the boil, consequent upon the concerted attempt by majority of its House of Assembly members to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara

Whether Court Order Staying Proceedings Pending Arbitration is Interlocutory or Final in Nature?  
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 4th say of June, 2025 Before Their Lordships John Inyang Okoro Helen Moronkeji Ogunwumiju Tijjani Abubakar Haruna Simon

EFCC Draws Line Between Fraud Probe and Property Dispute in Lagos Court
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told a Lagos State High Court that it was never engaged to recover the N152 million paid for two luxury apartments at

FCMB-TLG N20bn Private Debt Fund Series 2 Offer Opens for Investment 
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

Kayode Tokede   FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM) has announced  the opening of the FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund Series 2 Offer of up to N20 billion for investment, following the receipt

2025FY: Chemical & Allied Products Declares 61% Growth in Profit  
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:19:00 +0000

Kayode Tokede   Chemical and Allied Products Plc, yesterday announced its unaudited result and accounts for the full year ended December 31, 2025 with profit after  tax of N6.12 billion, about

Gov AbdulRazaq’ Strides in Health Sector, Others Clear, Measurable, Says Commissioner
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:59:43 +0000

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has recorded measurable and  visible achievements in the health sector and other areas, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, said on Monday.  In a

NNRA Partners DSS, Police for Enforcement of Nuclear Safety Regulations, Says DG
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:47:00 +0000

Linus Aleke, Abuja The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) has strengthened its collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ensure the strict

Tinubu Departs Abuja For Official Visit to Türkiye
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:45:31 +0000

Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday afternoon departed the nation’s capital, Abuja, for a state visit to Türkiye, as Nigeria deepens diplomatic and economic relationship with the

PSC Extends Application Deadline for Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables by Two Weeks
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:26:00 +0000

Linus Aleke, Abuja The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have announced a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables. The deadline for

Breaking: Military Says Officers Arrested for Indicipline Were Involved in Coup Plot
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:58:55 +0000

*Indicted officers to face trial be a military panel Linus Aleke, Abuja The Nigerian military confirmed on Monday that the findings of an investigation into 16 detained personnel have linked

FG Seeks Global Partners to Boost Housing Delivery Under Renewed Hope Agenda
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:56:41 +0000

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has called on global investors and real estate developers to partner with Nigeria in scaling housing delivery under the Renewed Hope

FG to Pay Severance Benefits to Disengaged NEPC Staff
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:45:22 +0000

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to paying severance benefits to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) staff members that were disengaged from service in 2005. The Director-General of

Terrorists Now Live in Cannabis-Growing Communities, Says Marwa
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:43:05 +0000

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Maj.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), on Monday said terrorists and kidnappers now live in cannabis-growing communities. Marwa

Tax Laws: NGO Writes Tinubu, N’Assembly, Demands Sanctions over Alterations
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:18:35 +0000

James Sowole in Abeokuta The Network for the Actualization of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD), a civic advocacy group in Nigeria has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and

2027: Fear Grips Daura APC Over Ex-DSS Boss’ Guber Ambition
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:17:54 +0000

• Party endorses Radda’s re-election  Francis Sardauna in Katsina  Anxiety has reportedly taken hold of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Daura Senatorial District of Katsina State following the declaration

The ‘Total Package’ Trap: Why Renting a Home in Nigeria is Becoming Nearly Impossible
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:00:14 +0000

By Faith Jacob and Abdullahi Bello From inflated agency fees to substandard buildings, systemic failures are turning the search for housing into a financial minefield for Nigerian renters. The phrase