26.10.2026

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FIBA and NOC Deny Endorsement of NBBF Leadership Extension

Noble Onyeagoro
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FIBA and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have rejected claims that the global body endorsed Musa Kida’s continued presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) beyond the expiration of his term. Both FIBA and NOC clarified that they had not received any formal communication regarding an extension, debunking social media reports....

D’Tigers Drop to 53rd in FIBA Global Rankings, Maintain 8th in Africa

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have dropped to 53rd in the latest FIBA rankings. Despite the fall, they remain 8th in Africa and are still in contention for World Cup qualification. With strong performances needed in the upcoming qualifiers, Nigeria aims to secure one of the five African slots for the 2027 FIBA World Cup....

IDNN Founder & Publisher Frank Alapa Meets NCNCSON Coordinator Sony Otache

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Founder and Publisher of the Independent Digital News Network (IDNN), Frank Idemudia Alapa, has met with civil society advocate Sony Otache, newly appointed North Central Coordinator of the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria (NCNCSON). The engagement signals growing collaboration between independent media platforms and civic networks shaping governance and public accountability conversations across Nigeria’s North Central region....

Niger Governor Bago Congratulates Sony Otache on NCNCSON North Central Coordinator Appointment

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated media advocate Sony Otache following his appointment as North Central Zone Coordinator of the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria. The Sony Otache NCNCSON appointment places the Crusader Radio founder in a regional role expected to strengthen civil society advocacy and citizen engagement across Nigeria’s North Central region....

Nigeria Private University Moratorium: Government Freezes Approvals Amid Admission Capacity Crisis

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Nigeria has imposed a moratorium on new private university approvals as authorities attempt to address mounting concerns over academic quality and regulatory oversight. The Nigeria private university moratorium comes as demand for higher education continues to surge, with more than 2.3 million applicants competing annually for fewer than 230,000 admission spaces across the country’s universities....

FCC Boss Promises Staff Welfare Boost, Launches Whistleblower Lines Against Job Racketeering

IDNN
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The Federal Character Commission has introduced whistleblower hotlines aimed at exposing job racketeering within Nigeria’s public service recruitment system. FCC Executive Chairman Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran announced the measure during a general staff meeting in Abuja, warning that illegal recruitment practices undermine constitutional principles designed to guarantee fairness in federal appointments....

Nigeria’s Hidden Tax Problem: Why Multiple Levies Still Exist Despite Reforms

IDNN
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Nigeria’s tax reform agenda promises a simpler system for businesses, yet many traders and transport operators still face overlapping levies imposed by different authorities. Despite federal reforms aimed at harmonising tax administration, complex revenue structures at federal, state and local levels continue to create a compliance burden that analysts say discourages small enterprises from entering the formal economy....

FG Bans Roadside Tax Collection as Nigeria Moves to Presumptive Tax System

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The Federal Government has banned roadside tax collection across Nigeria as part of a wider effort to reform revenue practices affecting small businesses. Authorities say the move will eliminate informal levies and introduce a new presumptive tax system designed to simplify compliance while reducing the burden of multiple taxation....

Cooking Gas Prices Jump in Nigeria as LPG Hits ₦900/kg After Petrol Surge

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Nigeria’s cooking gas market is entering a fresh inflation cycle as LPG prices surge sharply across the country. Retail prices that hovered around ₦800 per kilogram only weeks ago are now approaching ₦900–₦950 in many locations, raising fears that the country is facing a second wave of energy inflation following the recent spike in petrol prices....

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