Politics

The Ministry of Defence in Nigeria is actively considering collaboration opportunities with NEANY, a prominent U.S. military firm, to establish sophisticated weapons production lines at the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, recently concluded a two-day visit to NEANY to explore potential areas of collaboration and assess the…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has appointed his younger brother, Adebayo Ariwoola, as the new auditor for the National Judicial Council (NJC). This development places the younger Mr. Ariwoola in a key position overseeing the internal audit unit of the NJC, a role critical for ensuring financial integrity within the commission. Adebayo…

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the resumption of the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on terrorism charges. The case, initiated in 2015, had faced a hiatus following the dismissal of charges by the Court of Appeal in October 2022. The Supreme…

President Bola Tinubu has extended assurances to foreign investors, promising them a business environment marked by efficient and predictable fund repatriation, along with a simplified tax system. The commitment to fostering beneficial trade relations was emphasized as he received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Hungary, Lorand Endreffy; High Commissioner of Rwanda, Christophe Bazivamo,…