The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) notes the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, 20 April 2026, dismissing the suit filed by Air Peace Limited challenging the Commission’s authority to investigate consumer complaints and issue summons in the exercise of its statutory mandate. The judgment, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, affirms the Commission’s powers under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 (FCCPA) to receive complaints, assess matters brought before it, and take appropriate lawful steps, including investigation where necessary. Welcoming the decision, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the…
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Prospective Corps Members deployed to Enugu and Osun states are to note that the Orientation Exercise for these states will commence on Tuesday, 28th April 2026, and end on Monday, 18th May, 2026; one week after Commencement in the other 34 states and the FCT. This slight adjustment is due to the on-going extensive renovation of the Camps by the State Governments which has necessitated the change in date. For the avoidance of doubt, the Orientation Exercise for all other states and the FCT is scheduled to be held from Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 – Tuesday 12th May 2026. Affected…
By Miriam Humbe In a consolidatory move to solidify the return of peace in Plateau State, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation ENDURING PEACE (COPEP), Major General Folusho Oyinlola, successfully hosted the First Peace and Unity Inter-Tribal 17-Kilometre Race in Mangu Local Government Area. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace disclosed this in a statement. The initiative serves as a core component of the military’s non-kinetic strategy designed to mitigate insecurity, foster communal harmony, and strengthen civil-military relations. The race brought together a diverse group of youths representing…
By Miriam Humbe A former Chief Executive of the National Youth Service Corps, Reverend Peter Okuromade, has advocated for moral rebirth for Corps Members, who are being prepared to take up leadership roles in the country. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. He stated this during a courtesy visit by the 23rd NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to his residence in Abuja. Rev. Okuromade said as role models to the younger generation, there was the need for them to be exposed to the ideals of responsible citizenship, especially during Orientation…
The attention of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has been drawn to a series of newspaper publication and a viral anonymous post in the social media seeking to create the impression that the Commission cancelled, shut down, or banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria. Those claims are incorrect. The Commission has not prohibited airtime borrowing or data advance services, and no directive was issued preventing consumers from accessing lawful telecom value-added services. Following a deluge of consumer complaints bordering on opaque charges, unexplained deductions, aggressive recovery practices, poor disclosure standards, and inadequate accountability in segments…
By Miriam Humbe Vigilant troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have dealt a significant blow to the logistics network of terrorists elements operating within its Joint Operations Area. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh disclosed this in a statement signed on on Friday. Humsi Media Online gathered that this was in a significant breakthrough for internal security. The troops deployed at Manchok and reinforced by its Special Forces Tactical Team, successfully intercepted a high-capacity shipment of heavy ammunition and suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components during a precision stop-and-search operation in Kaduna State. This…
By Miriam Humbe The Military Assistant to the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, former Major Shuaibu Mohammad, has been decorated with his new rank of a Lieutenant Colonel. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The decoration was jointly performed by Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu and the wife of the Military Assistant, Mrs Hauwa Muhammad, at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. General Nafiu described his Military Assistant as a diligent officer who has lived up to expectations. While congratulating Lt Col Muhammad on his new…
By David James Stakeholders have called for urgent legislative and regulatory reforms to address structural gaps hindering Nigeria’s business environment, as a new baseline report on priority legislative actions was unveiled in Abuja. The event was organised by Ernest Shonekan Centre of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The research was conducted by the Ernest Shonekan Centre in partnership with the policy and legal advocacy Centre (PLAC) with funding from the FCDO Speaking at the event, Mr Nnanna Ude, Board Member ESC, NESG said the report builds on years of engagement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s regulatory framework through evidence-based policy making.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has inaugurated and inducted newly appointed members of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), reaffirming its commitment to promoting integrity, accountability, and ethical standards across the Agency. NiMet’s Director General/CEO, Prof. Charles Anosike, described the event as a critical step in strengthening institutional mechanisms against corruption. He noted that the inauguration aligns with NiMet’s newly unveiled 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, anchored on core values of Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability, Commitment, and Excellence (I-PACE). According to him, ACTU serves as a key institutional safeguard responsible for preventing corruption and fostering a culture of accountability within…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the delivery of climate and weather information to farmers across Nigeria. The partnership will focus on integrating AI-based weather forecasting and enhancing digital advisory systems – translating timely, accurate climate information into practical guidance that helps farmers make better decisions and reduce their exposure to climate-related risks. Through this collaboration, NiMet and AIM for Scale, an initiative supported by the International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court and the Gates Foundation will…
By Miriam Humbe The trial of Akindele Akintoye, alongside Platforms Capital Investment Partners Limited and Duport Midstream Company Limited continued on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The Court refused to admit in evidence, a document tendered by Akintoye, containing his request to buy off the shares of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The defendants are facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on an amended six-count charge bordering on dishonesty…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, presented its second prosecution witness, PW2, in the ongoing trial of a vessel, MT Ostria, and three others over an alleged theft of 25,354,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC Retail Limited, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The defendants, MT Ostria, Captain Raymundo A. Panaligam, Chief Officer Roneno Villarin and Vincent Wayas,…