NEWS

Immigration to Commence Crackdown on Visa Overstayers as Amnesty Ends

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plan to commence nationwide enforcement against visa overstayers following the expiration of federal government’s three-month visa amnesty programme on October 1, 2025. The crackdown will target foreign nationals who failed to regularise their

LEAD STORY 2

Our Hard Choices Are Bearing Fruit – President Tinubu

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has stated that the tough but essential reforms introduced by his administration are beginning to show positive results across the country. He made this remark on Wednesday during his national broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day. “This marks my third Independence Day address to you since taking office on May 29, […]

NEWS

NIA To Hold Africa’s Largest Architecture, Building Exposition In November

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has revealed plans to hold Africa’s Largest Architecture, and Building Exposition from November 25th – 28th, 2025 at the new NIA Architectural Village, Idu District, Abuja. The event will showcase cutting-edge technologies, sustainable design practices, and visionary projects that are transforming Nigeria’s architectural

NEWS

DSS Arraigns Kaduna Influencer Over Alleged Extortion, Threats

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

The Department of State Services (DSS) has charged Kaduna-based social media influencer, Abubakar Muhammad, popularly known as Sultan, before a Magistrate’s Court in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Muhammad Musa on a two-count charge of extortion and criminal intimidation through anonymous communication, offences

FEATURES

Nigeria@65, Nasarawa @29: Milestones of reforms, resilience

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

By Ali Abare Today, Nigeria marks 65 years as an independent nation, while Nasarawa State celebrates its 29th anniversary. This double milestone is a solemn occasion to reflect on the journey of a nation and arguably one of its most promising states. At the helm of affairs are two leaders, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and […]

BUSINESS

Public Offer Drive: Investors Compete for Sterling HoldcoShares

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc. (‘Sterling Holdco’), the parent company of The Alternative Bank, Sterling Bank, SterlingFI, and a number of other novel business solutions, has witnessed a very positive response to its public offer, as investors rally for a stake in the company’s future. The public offer, launched on September 17, 2025, has quickly […]