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2027: The Numbers Behind Yerima Shettima’s Rising Senate ProspectsBy Mohammed SagirAs political permutations ahead of th...
31/12/2025

2027: The Numbers Behind Yerima Shettima’s Rising Senate Prospects

By Mohammed SagirAs political permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to take shape, emerging statistics and recent electoral data suggest that Ambassador Yerima Usman Shettima stands a realistic and competitive chance of clinching the Kaduna Central Senatorial seat.Official records from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) show that Kaduna State had about 4.3 million registered voters ahead of the 2023 general elections, making it one of Nigeria’s largest voting blocs....

Spread the news        Tweet      By Mohammed SagirAs political permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to take shape, emerging statistics and recent electoral data suggest that Ambassador Yerima Usman Shettima stands

Uba Sani@55: Aide Celebrates Purposeful LeadershipSpecial Assistant on Land Matters, Zakari Lawal, has rejoiced with Gov...
31/12/2025

Uba Sani@55: Aide Celebrates Purposeful Leadership

Special Assistant on Land Matters, Zakari Lawal, has rejoiced with Governor Uba Sani as the Kaduna State chief executive marked his 55th birthday, describing the milestone as a celebration of purposeful leadership and steady governance.In a congratulatory message on Thursday, Lawal said Governor Uba Sani at 55 represents maturity, discipline and a deep sense of responsibility in public office, noting that the state has benefitted immensely from his calm, inclusive and reform-driven approach to leadership....

Spread the news        Tweet      Special Assistant on Land Matters, Zakari Lawal, has rejoiced with Governor Uba Sani as the Kaduna State chief executive marked his 55th birthday, describing the milestone as a

Shettima to Uba Sani@ 55: Your Leadership a Turning Point for KadunaAs Governor Uba Sani clocks 55, prominent Kaduna Cen...
31/12/2025

Shettima to Uba Sani@ 55: Your Leadership a Turning Point for Kaduna

As Governor Uba Sani clocks 55, prominent Kaduna Central senatorial aspirant and civil rights advocate, Yerima Shettima, has poured glowing tributes on the governor, describing his leadership as “a turning point in Kaduna’s political history.”In a statement marking the governor’s birthday, Shettima said Uba Sani’s years have been defined not just by age, but by political courage, people-centred governance and a deliberate break from politics of division....

Spread the news        Tweet       As Governor Uba Sani clocks 55, prominent Kaduna Central senatorial aspirant and civil rights advocate, Yerima Shettima, has poured glowing tributes on the governor, describing his leadership

Niger State’s Bold Move: Forest Guards to the RescueBy Zubair Abdurrauf Idris Niger State, strategically located in the ...
30/12/2025

Niger State’s Bold Move: Forest Guards to the Rescue

By Zubair Abdurrauf Idris Niger State, strategically located in the North Central part of Nigeria, has been grappling with insecurity issues, making it a hotspot for terrorist attacks. With its proximity to Abuja and a vast forest ecosystem, the state has been a haven for bandits and terrorists. Governor Umar Mohammed Bago has taken a bold step to tackle this menace head-on, introducing an innovative approach to address insecurity: trained forest guards....

Spread the news        Tweet      By Zubair Abdurrauf Idris Niger State, strategically located in the North Central part of Nigeria, has been grappling with insecurity issues, making it a hotspot for terrorist attacks.

Turkey Scoops 115 Islamic State Operatives in Holiday Terror BustTurkey has dealt a crushing blow to extremist networks ...
26/12/2025

Turkey Scoops 115 Islamic State Operatives in Holiday Terror Bust

Turkey has dealt a crushing blow to extremist networks after security forces rounded up 115 suspected ISIS operatives in a sweeping, nationwide counter-terrorism operation aimed at preventing attacks during the Christmas and New Year holidays.The dramatic arrests followed intelligence reports indicating that ISIS cells were actively plotting terror attacks to exploit the festive season, with prosecutors issuing warrants for 137 suspects linked to the group’s operations across the country....

Spread the news        Tweet      Turkey has dealt a crushing blow to extremist networks after security forces rounded up 115 suspected ISIS operatives in a sweeping, nationwide counter-terrorism operation aimed at preventing attacks

CBN and Nigeria’s Return to Global Trust CircleBy Nasir DambattaNigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (...
25/12/2025

CBN and Nigeria’s Return to Global Trust Circle

By Nasir DambattaNigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list is more than a symbolic victory — it is a landmark validation of the country’s renewed commitment to integrity, transparency, and credible economic governance. For a nation once burdened by global skepticism over financial compliance and transparency, this milestone represents a powerful turnaround driven by institutional synergy, regulatory reform, and political will....

Spread the news        Tweet      By Nasir DambattaNigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list is more than a symbolic victory — it is a landmark validation of the country’s

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Economic Stability at Business RoundtableBy Nasir Dambatta WASHINGTON, D. C. - The Gover...
25/12/2025

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Economic Stability at Business Roundtable

By Nasir Dambatta WASHINGTON, D. C. - The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Monday, December 15, 2025, engaged senior business leaders and institutional investors in Washington, D.C., at the U.S.–Nigeria Executive Business Roundtable, underscoring Nigeria’s reform agenda and renewed commitment to macroeconomic stability.Against a backdrop of heightened global economic uncertainty, Governor Cardoso reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to rules-based economic management, transparent markets, and predictable policy frameworks....

Spread the news        Tweet      By Nasir Dambatta WASHINGTON, D. C. – The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Monday, December 15, 2025, engaged senior business leaders

Breaking: CSO Extols Uba Sani Over Teachers’ Welfare ReformsA civil society organisation (CSO), the Uba Sani Legacy Proj...
23/12/2025

Breaking: CSO Extols Uba Sani Over Teachers’ Welfare Reforms

A civil society organisation (CSO), the Uba Sani Legacy Projects Solidarity Assembly (USLEPSA), has extolled Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for approving three landmark policies aimed at improving teachers’ welfare and strengthening education delivery across the state.The group commended the governor for approving a rural posting allowance for teachers, extending the retirement age from 60 to 65 years, and increasing the years of service from 35 to 40 years, describing the measures as bold, humane and forward-looking....

Spread the news        Tweet      A civil society organisation (CSO), the Uba Sani Legacy Projects Solidarity Assembly (USLEPSA), has extolled Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for approving three landmark policies aimed at

CBN Cracks Down on Mortgage Banks, Revokes A*o Savings, Union Homes LicencesBy Nasir Dambatta In a decisive move to sani...
16/12/2025

CBN Cracks Down on Mortgage Banks, Revokes A*o Savings, Union Homes Licences

By Nasir Dambatta In a decisive move to sanitise Nigeria’s mortgage sub-sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of A*o Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, citing grave regulatory breaches and persistent non-compliance. The apex bank said the action, taken under Section 12 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020…...

Spread the news        Tweet      By Nasir Dambatta In a decisive move to sanitise Nigeria’s mortgage sub-sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of A*o Savings and Loans

CBN Confirms 82 BDCs Fully Licensed Under Revised 2024 GuidelinesThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the app...
15/12/2025

CBN Confirms 82 BDCs Fully Licensed Under Revised 2024 Guidelines

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the approval and issuance of final licences to 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) to operate in the country effective November 27, 2025. The move, made under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 and the 2024 Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for BDC Operations, marks a major step in the apex bank’s ongoing reforms of Nigeria’s foreign exchange market....

Spread the news        Tweet       The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the approval and issuance of final licences to 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) to operate in the country effective

What Students Lose When AI Does the WritingBy Precious Ebere-Chinonso Obi I recently came across an article on EdSurge t...
12/12/2025

What Students Lose When AI Does the Writing

By Precious Ebere-Chinonso Obi I recently came across an article on EdSurge that asked a question I’ve been wrestling with: If a student uses AI to write an essay and nobody notices, does it matter? As someone running an NGO focused on youth skills development, my instinct is to say yes, absolutely it matters. But the reality is more complicated than my instincts suggest....

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BREAKING: UBA SANI SHINES AS NTA CROWNS HIM BEST PERFORMING GOVERNOR OF 2025By Nasir Dambatta Kaduna State Governor, Sen...
07/12/2025

BREAKING: UBA SANI SHINES AS NTA CROWNS HIM BEST PERFORMING GOVERNOR OF 2025

By Nasir Dambatta Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has added yet another feather to his increasingly decorated cap as the NTA Kaduna Network Centre honoured him yesterday with the prestigious Best Performing Governor Award for 2025, a recognition that cements his standing as one of Nigeria’s most impactful, reform-driven and people-focused leaders of the decade. The award, coming from the nation’s foremost broadcast institution, is a resounding endorsement of the Governor’s unwavering commitment to stabilising Kaduna, strengthening its security architecture, and promoting an inclusive leadership culture that continues to resonate across communities and demographics....

Spread the news        Tweet       By Nasir Dambatta Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has added yet another feather to his increasingly decorated cap as the NTA Kaduna Network Centre honoured him

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