The Supreme Court has instructed lawyers handling appeals and motions slated for hearing between September and December 2026 to upload all relevant court documents through the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS), in accordance with Rule 10(1) of the Supreme Court Practice Direction, 2026. The directive was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir E. Akanbi, who urged counsel to review the list of cases scheduled for hearing during the period. Lawyers can access the list by visiting the Supreme Court’s website, proceeding to the Litigation section, and selecting the Nigerian Case Management System…
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The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO SSCE) following public concerns over the planned hike. The government also stressed that no adjustment to examination fees would take effect until consultations with relevant stakeholders are concluded. In a statement issued on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education, the government announced the withdrawal of a June 18, 2026, letter that conveyed the proposed increase in examination fees. The statement, signed by the ministry’s Director of Press and…
Dangote Industries Limited has intensified efforts to curb illegal haulage involving its branded trucks by introducing a public whistleblower initiative that offers a ₦500,000 cash reward for credible information leading to the arrest of offenders or the interception of unauthorised goods and persons being transported. The company said the initiative forms part of its broader commitment to safeguard the integrity of its logistics operations and eliminate the activities of individuals who illegally use Dangote-branded trucks to transport unauthorised goods. In a statement, the management called on members of the public to support the campaign by reporting any suspected cases of…
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge bordering on alleged certificate forgery, obtaining salaries under false pretences, and money laundering. Nnaji was arraigned on Monday before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). According to the charges, the former minister is accused of forging a degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate, which he allegedly submitted during his ministerial screening in 2023. The charges also…
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran increased investor demand for safe-haven assets, while oil prices also climbed amid heightened geopolitical tensions. According to a Reuters report, the U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.1% to 101.13, after earlier touching its highest level since July 8. The latest gains followed a weekend of escalating hostilities between Washington and Tehran. Iranian forces launched strikes on U.S. facilities in Gulf states on Sunday and announced the renewed closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for oil exports. The Japanese yen…
FIFA has appointed the match officials for the blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain, with experienced Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton set to take charge of the encounter. The world football governing body announced the appointments in a post on its official X account on Monday. “The match officials for FIFA World Cup Match 101 have been appointed,” FIFA said. According to FIFA, Barton will officiate the highly anticipated semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT. He will be assisted by fellow Salvadoran David Moran as Assistant Referee 1,…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has rejoined South African Premier Soccer League side Chippa United, five months after leaving the club by mutual consent. The club confirmed the Nigerian international’s return in a statement posted on its official X account on Sunday ahead of the 2026/2027 season. “Chippa United Football Club is delighted to welcome Stanley Nwabali back to the Chilli Boys,” the club said. “After taking time away, Stanley Nwabali returns to the Eastern Cape, and we are pleased to welcome him back to the club.” Nwabali, 30, has been without competitive club football since parting ways with Chippa…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has debunked a social media document claiming that upkeep allowances under the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session have been suspended. A statement by the NELFUND says the document, dated July 10 and attributed to its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, is fake and did not originate from the Fund. It urges beneficiaries and the public to disregard the misinformation and rely only on its official communication channels. The Fund further clarifies that neither the Federal Government nor NELFUND has announced any suspension of upkeep allowance payments, stressing that…
The Nigerian naira traded at ₦1,382.33 per United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Monday, July 13, 2026, according to the latest available market data. The official exchange rate serves as the benchmark for transactions in Nigeria’s formal foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s NFEM platform showed that the last published official rate before Monday’s trading closed at ₦1,379.62/$1 on Friday, July 10, indicating that the naira has remained relatively stable in recent trading sessions. In the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, the US dollar traded at…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed an alleged cameraman for the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a failed terrorist attack in Borno State, recovering a Sony camcorder containing footage of the group’s operations and propaganda activities. The Nigerian military said the terrorists attempted to infiltrate troops’ position at Cross Kauwa in Kukawa Local Government Area at about 10:20 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2026, but were repelled after a fierce gun battle. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Goni, vigilant troops detected the…