The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has expressed grave concerns regarding the continued misuse of Nigeria’s amended Cybercrimes Act to suppress journalistic activities. Despite revisions implemented in February 2024, following extensive advocacy by media rights organizations and journalists, the law remains a tool for intimidating and detaining members of the…

Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) has unveiled an ambitious plan to inject N1 billion into the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector in 2025. This substantial financial commitment aims to bolster economic growth by addressing funding gaps and challenges faced by these vital businesses. SMEDAN’s strategic…

The vibrant atmosphere of Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium served as the backdrop for a thrilling pre-season clash between Inter Miami and Mexico’s Club America, a match that pulsed with excitement, highlighted by the presence of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi. The game, a seesaw battle of goals and momentum swings, ultimately…

The apprehension of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP members in Ilesa, Osun State, has been met with commendation from Governor Ademola Adeleke, who lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for their successful operation. The arrests, which took place on December 16, 2024, in the Ogbon Idio and Ifofin areas of Ilesa,…