March 2026 – Page 134

Sampson Congratulates Assam On Emergence As Political Leader

17.03.2026

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom South in the National Assembly, Senator Ekong Sampson, has congratulated Chief Assam Assam SAN on his emergence as the political leader of Eket Senatorial District. In a congratulatory message to Chief Assam, Senator Sampson expressed confidence that the new political leader would deploy his vast experience and intellectual depth spanning...

NASU Raises Concern Over Prolonged Negotiation

17.03.2026

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has expressed concern over the prolonged renegotiation of the 2009 agreement between the Federal Government and university-based unions. The agreement covers issues such as funding of universities, staff welfare, salaries, allowances and improved working conditions. It also provides for periodic renegotiation to reflect economic realities...

Atiku Condemns Borno Attack, Urges Tinubu To Reassess Security

17.03.2026

Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep sadness over the latest terrorist attacks in Borno State. Warning that the resurgence of suicide bombings signals a worrying deterioration in the country’s security situation, the former Nigerian leader said the growing attacks undermine national stability and could weaken...

Sanwo-Olu In London, Woos Investors, Highlights Lagos Investment Drive

17.03.2026

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday engaged global investors in London as part of efforts to strengthen international investment partnerships and further position the state as a leading destination for capital inflow in Africa. In a post in his social media handle, Sanwo-Olu was said to have participated in a strategic investment roundtable hosted by...

Oborevwori Moves To Construct Hostels For Tertiary Institutions

17.03.2026

The Delta State Government is set to construct male and female hostels in nine state-owned tertiary institutions as part of the effort to address accommodation challenges faced by students. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Nyerhovwo Tonukari, confirmed this yesterday at a news conference at the end of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by...

Rivers Govt Directs MDAs To Stop Illegal Tax Collection

17.03.2026

The Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS) has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to immediately cease the direct collection of taxes, levies, and other government revenues. The RIRS, in a directive issued by its Executive Chairman, Sir Israel O. Egbunefu, also directed MDAs to desist from appointing third-party agents to...

Lagos CP Insists Task Force Officers Are Innocent

17.03.2026

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has launched a fierce defence of the Lagos State Task Force, categorically dismissing a viral video that allegedly shows its operatives extorting a motorist. In a high-stakes press briefing on Monday, the CP labelled the footage “Misleading,” “malicious,” and a gross misrepresentation of the facts. The...

Equity Mutual Funds Hit N67.5bn As Market Rally Boosts Returns

17.03.2026

Equity-based mu‑ tual funds in Ni‑ geria recorded a combined net asset value of approximately N67.5 billion as of February 2026, underscoring in‑ creasing investor appe‑ tite for equity-linked in‑ vestment vehicles amid the sustained rally in the domestic stock market. Figures compiled from the (SEC) indicate that the top 10 equity-based funds delivered strong...

CSO Urges NAHCON to Open 2027 Hajj Registration

17.03.2026

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has been asked to immediately constitute a Hajj Calendar Harmonisation Committee and also open Hajj Registration for seamless exercises. The Independent Hajj Reporters, who advocated for workable policies within the Hajj industry, have advised the NAHCON to establish a special Hajj calendar harmonisation committee and commence early registration...

Bagudu Reaffirms Commitment To FG’s $1trn Economy Target

17.03.2026

Minister of Budget and Eco‑ nomic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has emphasised the importance of strong policy coordination and strategic planning in achieving the Federal Government’s ambi‑ tious economic goals. Receiving the new Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, on her assumption of duty yester‑ ay, he said the...