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The Federal Government has slammed a ₦766.2 million fine on Multichoice Nigeria for allegedly violating data privacy laws, including improper handling and cross-border transfer of customers' personal information. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) announced the penalty in a statement on Sunday, citing findings from an investigation launched in Q2 2024. The probe was prompted by reports of intrusive data practices and possible violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

A fresh review of debt figures has revealed that 10 Nigerian states collectively increased their domestic debt stock by ₦417.7 billion within a year, even as their allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) saw significant growth. According to data from the Debt Management Office (DMO), Rivers, Enugu, Niger, Taraba, Bauchi, Benue, Gombe, Edo, Kwara, and Nasarawa States raised their combined domestic debt from ₦884.9 billion in Q1 2024

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has announced plans to return to the Senate on Tuesday, following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified her suspension and ordered her reinstatement. Despite her declaration, the Senate has maintained that no official steps will be taken until it receives and reviews the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment issued on July 4, 2025. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media

The United States Embassy in Abuja and its Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2025, in observance of America’s Independence Day. The public holiday marks the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which officially severed the 13 original colonies from British rule in 1776. As a result of the closure, routine consular services — including visa appointments and other non-emergency processes

Governor Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerian youths to seize emerging opportunities in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to secure their future and remain globally competitive. He made the call on Thursday during the official opening of Window on America, a US-supported ICT and learning center, at the Ogun Tech Hub located along Kobape Road, Abeokuta. The project is a collaboration between the American Consulate, GFA Technologies, and the Ogun

The Federal Government has acknowledged that the pressing issue facing Nigeria's civil service is not an excess workforce, but rather the mismatch between employees' skills and the nation’s development needs. Professor Tunji Olaopa, Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, made this known in Abuja during the launch of the Commission’s maiden strategic plan, unveiled at a retreat held from June 30 to July 2, 2025. According to Olaopa, while

As Nigeria prepares for a series of crucial elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to release a supplementary document to its 2022 election guidelines, aimed at clarifying procedures related to the review of election results under Section 65 of the Electoral Act. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure during a quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held in Abuja on Tuesday. The

Controversial social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has intensified his personal campaign for justice regarding the mysterious death of Nigerian singer Mohbad by announcing a substantial cash reward. Mohbad tragically passed away on September 12, 2023, under unclear circumstances. Despite multiple investigations and court proceedings, the true cause of his death remains unresolved. In a bold move posted on his Instagram page, VeryDarkMan offered a ₦10 million reward for any individual who