EFCC Boss Raises Alarm Over Rising Cybercrime Among Nigerian Students

Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has expressed concern that a large proportion of Nigerian university students are involved in cybercrime. Speaking on Tuesday at the 8th biennial conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria held in Kano, Olukoyede revealed that recent findings suggest that about…

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INEC Proposes ₦873.8 Billion Budget for 2027 General Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a projected budget of ₦873,778,401,602.08 for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters alongside the Commission’s separate ₦171 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Financial Breakdown The multi-billion naira estimate is categorized into five primary…

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Nigeria’s Electoral Tug-of-War: Protests Mount in Abuja as Senate Defends Electronic Transmission Changes

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the #OccupyNASS protest entered its second decisive day, as citizens and activists intensified their presence around the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The mobilization, fueled by recent legislative changes, centers on a singular demand: the explicit reinstatement of “real-time” electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The…

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MAN Slams NAFDAC Over Sachet Alcohol Ban, Warns of Job Losses and Economic Fallout

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has criticised the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its renewed enforcement of a ban on sachet and small PET-bottled alcoholic beverages, warning that the action is disrupting legitimate businesses and threatening jobs. MAN said the move contradicts existing federal directives and legislative resolutions,…

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US evacuation signals fading confidence in Nigeria — Peter Obi‎

‎Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s security situation following reports that the United States has begun evacuating some of its embassy staff from the country. According to him, this development reflects a growing lack of confidence by the international community in Nigeria’s ability to guarantee safety and stability.‎Speaking…

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Tinubu Hails Team Nigeria’s Historic 15th African Wrestling Title

ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria following a dominant outing at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships, where the country clinched a record 15th continental title in the women’s category.Describing the achievement as a reflection of consistency, discipline, and national pride, the President said Nigeria’s wrestlers have once again proven their dominance on…

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Election official in Nigeria assisting voters on election day at a polling station.

Paper Trails to Digital Portals: The Battle Over Nigeria’s Election Transparency

Imagine Nigeria is updating the “Rulebook” for how we pick our leaders. There’s been a big debate about whether results from voting booths must be sent to a central website instantly (like a live-stream) or just sent electronically at some point during the day. Senator Seriake Dickson basically says, “Don’t panic.” Even though the Senate…

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