A Lagos-based lawyer, Chinwe Onuoha, has been remanded in a correctional facility by a Lagos High Court for allegedly attempting to defraud the Bank of Industry (BoI) using forged documents.

The Nigeria Cycling Federation (NCF) has commended the exploits of Nigerian cyclist, Samuel Fasema, who rode from Lagos to Maiduguri and back to Lagos, saying the feat not only promotes peace but also promotes the enormous benefits of the sport in the country.

As Ogun State prepares to host the 22nd National Sports Festival, the state’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Wasiu Isiaka, has reiterated the importance of sports in youth development and nation-building.

In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability in governance, local councils in Enugu State have held a one-day performance appraisal of their administrations, presenting their scorecards before members of the public.  

In an effort to boost intra- and interstate trade and address bottlenecks that have long hindered business growth, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Oxfam, and key stakeholders from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers states, have called for more collaboration and reforms to ease trade and empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).