Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

File photo: FAAN The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says it has issued more than 70,000 Go Cashless cards as part of efforts to ease congestion and stabilise operations following disruptions caused by the rollout of its nationwide cashless payment policy at airports. Speaking during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, acknowledged the initial difficulties and apologised to affected passengers. “I think first I should start by apologising. We express our profound apology for the distress some of our road users and passengers have gone through in the last…

The attention of GDL Media Force and other well-meaning supporters of the Dauda Lawal-led administration has been drawn to a recent statement syndicated on social media by influencers from a group calling itself the Zamfara Good Governance Forum, which ludicrously attempted to portray the Governor’s security efforts as a “total failure.” This characterisation is not only divorced from reality. Still, it represents a desperate attempt by political opponents to rewrite history and undermine a Governor whose growing influence and performance clearly terrify them. It should be on record that in the whole of the North West region, Governor Dauda Lawal…

Manny Ita  – Key government agencies and international partners have convened in Lagos to advance Nigeria’s commitment to developing an integrated climate, health and environmental early warning system under its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). The impacts of climate change, pollution and ecosystem degradation are already contributing to respiratory illnesses, water- and vector-borne diseases, food insecurity and disaster-related health risks across the country, prompting renewed calls for climate-resilient health systems supported by inclusive early warning and risk management services. In 2025, the Federal Government published its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), which commits to “delivering a national integrated climate…

Elegbede Abiodun INEC promotes 82 as directors, raises 2,257 others to higher positions. The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the promotion of 2,339 personnel in its 2025 Senior Staff Promotion Exercise, underscoring its commitment to career progression, institutional continuity and organisational stability. The decision was taken at the commission’s meeting held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, according to a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi. Eighty-two Chief Officers of the commission on GL 14–15 advanced to Assistant Directors. Similarly, at GL 15–16, 91 Assistant Directors were promoted to the rank of Deputy Directors. At the…

File photo of the World Bank Group, whose 2025 Global Findex report highlights record growth in formal saving and mobile-money use across developing countries. The World Bank Group has warned that developing economies are heading towards a significant employment crisis as millions of young people prepare to enter the workforce without enough jobs to absorb them, raising concerns about economic stability, migration pressures and global security risks. In a blog post published on its official platform, the Washington-based institution said demographic shifts unfolding across developing countries represent one of the most consequential but underappreciated forces shaping the global economy over…

National Identification Number…Credit: NIMC The National Identity Management Commission on Tuesday confirmed that its Ward-Level Enrolment Drive, which officially commenced on Monday, 16 February 2026, is progressing steadily across the federation. The decentralised exercise allows citizens and residents to register for their National Identification Number at designated ward enrolment centres. The commission reiterated that the NIN remains a foundational requirement for accessing critical government services in Nigeria and encouraged those who have not yet enrolled to participate. The Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Kayode Adegoke, said in a statement that members of the public should check the NIMC website for…

NPA MD, Abubakar Dantsoho Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge in activity in 2025, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic, and a growing export footprint, according to the 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the Nigerian Ports Authority. The report stated that total cargo throughput rose by 24.8 per cent, increasing from approximately 103.6 million metric tonnes in 2024 to over 129.3 million metric tonnes in 2025. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, described the growth as one of the most significant annual increases in Nigeria’s maritime history, noting that the milestone…

AIRS chairman Dr Ezeilo (middle) collecting the award in his office Elegbede Abiodun Anambra State has gained international recognition as it emerged winner of the ‘Top Fan Vote’ category at the inaugural Google Maps Platform Awards 2025, for its ground-breaking project on the digitisation of property tax systems. The award recognises the state’s innovative deployment of Google Maps and Earth Engine technologies to strengthen property enumeration, mapping accuracy, and internally-generated revenue administration through geospatial governance solutions. Collecting the award on behalf of the Anambra State Government at his office, on Tuesday, following its delivery from Google Headquarters in Silicon Valley,…

Manny Ita  – A public affairs analyst, Otubanjo, has warned that Nigeria could be vulnerable to military action by the United States under President Donald Trump if diplomatic and strategic engagements between both countries deteriorate. Speaking during a televised interview on Tuesday, Otubanjo said recent global developments show that Washington would not hesitate to deploy military force where it considers its interests threatened, drawing parallels with U.S. action against Iran. He argued that Nigeria must take its foreign policy positioning seriously and avoid actions that could put it at odds with major global powers. “If care is not taken, Nigeria…

Manny Ita  – The House of Representatives has commenced a series of oversight sessions with key revenue-generating agencies of the federal government, scrutinising their performance and the implementation of fiscal policies considered critical to national income. On Tuesday, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) appeared before the House Committee on Finance to defend their revenue records and address discrepancies in projections and data management. The committee, chaired by James Faleke (APC, Lagos), said the exercise is part of efforts to strengthen accountability, enhance internal controls, and ensure that…