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Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill To Protect Investors, Strengthen Digital Economy
The Senate has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation Bill, 2026 for second reading as part of efforts to establish a legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and digital asset operations in Nigeria.
Shettima Credits EFCC For Boosting Investor Confidence, Commissions Ekiti Zonal Office
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday credited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with playing a pivotal role in Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, saying the agency’s anti-corruption and anti-money laundering efforts have strengthened investor confidence and improved the country’s investment outlook.
INEC Meets With Parties, Defends Decision To Appeal Court Ruling On Primary Deadlines
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), along with national commissioners, is meeting with chairmen and secretaries of political parties, ahead of the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election
Insecurity: Reps Summon Service Chiefs, Finance Minister, Others
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to summon the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, service chiefs, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, and the Director-General of the State Security Service (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, to appear before it to outline details of funds released to the security agencies in the last six months.
Tinubu Sets Up Ebola Task Force, Releases ₦10bn Emergency Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of ₦10 billion as emergency intervention funding.
Sanwo-Olu urges unity against insecurity
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerians to remain united and steadfast in the face of rising insecurity across the country, expressing confidence that the nation will overcome its current security challenges.2
Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB queries conviction after FG cross-appeal
The Indigenous People of Biafra has claimed that the Federal Government’s cross-appeal in the case involving its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has weakened the legal basis of his conviction and raised fundamental questions about the jurisdiction of the trial court.
Atiku Hails Rescue Of 360 Abductees In Borno, Seeks Freedom For Other Kidnap Victims
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has applauded the rescue of 360 people abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State, while urging authorities to intensify efforts to secure the release of other Nigerians still being held by kidnappers and insurgents.
Court strikes down National Assembly’s N110bn SUV, allowance bonanza
The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion expenditure on vehicles and allowances for lawmakers, ruling that the spending violated procurement regulations, constitutional provisions and principles of public accountability.
2027 presidency: Dele Momodu nominates self as Atiku’s VP, dismisses Peter Obi
Has former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the 2027 election chosen Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu as his running mate?