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By Kelechi Daniel Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, haslaunched a state-wide community engagement drive aimed at measuring the real impact of his administration. This is as he has secured early endorsement for a second term in office from the people of Nsulu, Isialangwa North Local Government Area where he kicked off the initiative on Saturday. Speaking during the launch... Read more

…90% of Nigeria's data hosted abroad despite $1.9bn outlook — NDPC By James Akinlade Nigeria is ramping up efforts to build local data centres as regulators warn that heavy reliance on foreign hosting threatens digital sovereignty and long-term growth. Speaking at the IoT West Africa Conference, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)... Read more

By Rosemary Nwanpka, Abuja The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa following renewed anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks on Nigerians and their businesses in the country. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the South African envoy had been invited to a meeting scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, at... Read more

By Musa Ibrahim, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday approved a $516.3 million syndicated loan facility to fund the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting national connectivity and economic growth. The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Aliyu Wammakko, and presented by... Read more

By Sani Ibrahim, Abuja ABUJA — The Senate on Tuesday passed the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, alongside three other major agriculture-related bills aimed at strengthening food security and rural development in the country. The passage followed a motion moved by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) and seconded by Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro... Read more

By Sadiq Bello, Abuja ABUJA — A bill seeking to increase the statutory allocation to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund from 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent of revenue accruing to the Federation Account has scaled second reading in the Senate, sparking robust debate over its constitutional and fiscal implications. The proposed legislation, titled the Nigeria Police Trust Fund... Read more

By Sadiq Bello, Abuja ABUJA — A bill seeking to increase the statutory allocation to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund from 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent of revenue accruing to the Federation Account has scaled second reading in the Senate, sparking robust debate over its constitutional and fiscal implications. The proposed legislation, titled the Nigeria Police Trust Fund... Read more

By Halima Abubakar, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the validity period for inactive phone numbers before they are reassigned to new users to 18 months. Lawmakers said the proposed extension from the current timeline would enhance compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, while shielding citizens from fraud,... Read more