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The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) is planning to introduce the Nigerian Public Sector Governance Code to enhance trust, boost efficiency, and curb corruption in the public sector. At a stakeholder engagement and consultation on the draft exposure document on the Nigeria Public Sector Governance Code in Abuja on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of FRCN, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, described the Code as a critical framework for deepening transparency, accountability, culture, values, and conduct within the public sector. “We believe that the public sector is very important. It is a sector that we believe should instill a model of…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has emphasised the importance of fiscal transparency in improving Nigeria’s credit profile, attracting investors, and reducing borrowing costs. During a high-level meeting with Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Edun highlighted key economic reforms to foster financial stability and investor confidence. This was according to a statement posted on the Ministry’s X page on Tuesday. The statement read, “Edun stressed that enhancing fiscal data transparency could strengthen Nigeria’s credit profile, attract investors, and reduce borrowing costs.” During the meeting, which focused on…

Nigeria aim to extend unbeaten World Cup qualifying run Flamingos set sights on securing Morocco 2024 ticket Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have announced a 19-player squad to face South Africa in the final round of qualifiers for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports.  Head coach Bankole Olowokeere confirmed the squad list to video journalist Ademola Victor ahead of the two-legged tie. The 19-player squad consists of three goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders, and five attackers, including the exciting duo of Harmony Chidi of Imo Strikers and Shakirat Moshood of Bayelsa Queens. Nigeria’s…

The recent judgment of the Supreme Court that nullified the council election in Rivers State is generating apprehension in Kano, particularly regarding where the pendulum of Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court will swing. In a suit filed by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the five-member panel of the Supreme Court unanimously held that the council election in Rivers was conducted in violation of relevant laws. The Guardian reports that the APC and two others dragged the Kano State Government, the state’s Independent Electoral Commission (KNSIEC) and 55 others, including the 44 local government chairmen, before…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of six Deputy Inspectors General of Police and the promotion of the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Uzuegbu Kanayo, to the next rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police. The new Deputy Inspectors General of Police are Sadiq Idiris Abubakar, Commandant, Police Academy, Wudil, Kano. He was a former Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory; CP, Peacekeeping Operations, and Coordinator, Police Special Forces; Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, former AIG, Zone 16, Yenagoa, and presently AIG, Department of Information Communication Technology, Force Headquarters, Abuja; and Williams Adebowale, Commandant, Police Staff College,…

The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has issued a stern warning to Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, urging him to obey the Supreme Court ruling or face impeachment. In a statement signed by Johnson Georgewill, Director General of RRM, and Mrs. Sarima Akpata, Secretary of RRM, the group hailed the Supreme Court’s recent judgment as a “huge victory for truth and justice.” The RRM leadership congratulated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, on their “well-deserved victory” at the Supreme Court. The group…

The House of Representatives has directed Multichoice, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to halt its planned subscription rate increase, citing the prevailing economic hardship in the country. The Pay-TV provider had recently announced a price adjustment effective from March 1, with the DStv Premium package rising from N37,000 to N44,500, while Compact+ subscribers would pay N30,000 instead of N25,000. The Compact bouquet would also increase from N17,000 to N19,000. The directive followed a motion moved by Esosa Iyawe, an All Progressives Congress lawmaker from Edo State, during plenary on Tuesday. Iyawe said, “Multichoice recently announced a hike in subscription…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Medical Director of General Hospital Mushin, Dr Oluyemi Taiwo, has revealed that diabetes and hypertension are common ailments among market traders. Taiwo noted that these non-communicable diseases were worsened by factors such as poor dietary choices, financial constraints, and limited access to healthcare. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and premature death worldwide, with Nigeria seeing a dramatic increase in cases over the years. The World Health Organisation estimated that diabetes affects 4.3 per cent of Nigeria’s population, while hypertension is a major contributor to non-communicable diseases, which…

  NSG and Lyvia have just dropped the visuals for “Venus,” bringing the energy of the track to life. The song is all about the thrill of meeting someone at a party, feeling that instant connection, and enjoying the night without any worries. Lyvia’s chorus, “Take this tequila out my hand and take me to Venus on the dancefloor,” gives you that vibe of letting go and embracing the moment. In the verses, the guys from NSG bring in their own unique energy. Kruddz raps, “You told me you said you can’t dance, well you can, but I’m feeling you…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his first provisional squad list as he begins preparations for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports.  Nigeria will take on Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 before hosting Zimbabwe in Uyo four days later — two crucial matches as the Super Eagles look to revive their faltering qualification campaign. Appointed in January as the first non-Nigerian African to coach the Super Eagles, Chelle has largely kept faith with the core of the squad that finished second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 39-man squad comprises five goalkeepers,…