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Nigeria’s justice system weak, sick, needs help – IGP The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said the criminal justice system in Nigeria is weak, sick and needs a complete overhaul.The IGP explained that like a sick person who seeks medical help from a doctor, the nation’s criminal justice system also needs […]

As the Nigerian military gains ground in the war against insurgency, plans are underway to return soldiers to barracks as the country transitions towards peace. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, said regimentation will play a crucial role in maintaining discipline and effectiveness among troops during this period. He said the decision to

Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, today, inaugurated a Technical Committee for the establishment of Youth Bank. The Committee comprised representatives from the Bank of Industry, Central Bank of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, as well as nominated officials of the Ministry of Youth Development. While giving the opening

The Federal Government (FG) has commenced the implementation of the N50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) on transactions of ₦10,000 and above conducted through financial technology (fintech) companies such as Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, and others. Introduced under the Finance Act 2020, the EMTL is a one-off levy charged to the recipient of any electronic receipt or

In the third quarter of 2024, Nigerian banks experienced a remarkable 79% year-on-year surge in shareholder funds, which soared from N11.2 trillion in the same period the previous year to N20 trillion, reflecting a substantial increase. This growth, according to data from Nairalytics, is driven by the shareholder figures of 10 major Nigerian banks, compiled

LJE Nigeria recently concluded a transformative 3-day blogging masterc designed to empower Nigerian youths with the skills and tools they need to excel in the digital world. From mastering content creation to understanding SEO and building engaging platforms, this training equipped participants with professional blogging techniques to share impactful stories and amplify their voices. Participants

The Minister of Education, Dr Mauruf Alausa, says the Federal Government has, henceforth, cancelled foreign trainings for scholars. Mr Alausa, who said this at the opening ceremony of a three-day conference organised by the British Council, on Tuesday in Abuja, said that scholars would now be trained within Nigeria.The theme of the conference is, “Building

The youth unemployment rate (ages 15–24) dropped significantly to 6.5 per cent, compared to 8.4 per cent in Q1 2024. The report further revealed gender disparities, with the unemployment rate for females at 5.1 per cent, compared to 3.4 per cent for males.This suggests a need for targeted gender-inclusive policies to bridge the employment gap.

At the end of the day, if people tell themselves a lie long enough that they start to believe it and make real-world decisions based on it, the loser is not me. My life is an open book. Literally. A 590-page book you can find on Amazon or Roving Heights. There’s nothing about me, my

Philip Agbese, deputy spokesman for the house of representatives, says the green chamber is determined to pass the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu with minor amendments. Speaking to journalists on Monday in Abuja, Agbese said the lawmakers view the four executive bills as catalysts for economic growth.Tinubu urged the national assembly to