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The United States Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, marking its first rate increase since 2023 as policymakers moved to contain persistent inflation and renewed price pressures. At the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee unanimously voted […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday commissioned the Kwara State Garment Factory in Ilorin, a facility projected to provide at least 4,000 direct jobs when operating at full capacity, alongside the newly completed 11-storey Kwara Revenue Service House. The commissioning formed part of activities marking the conferment of the traditional title of Sardauna of Ilorin […]

A member of the King’s College Old Boys Association and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Olumide Akpata, has defended the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the association, insisting that the school has not been sold, that the old boys have no interest in buying it, and that the arrangement is the […]

Contempt proceedings have been initiated against Ibrahim Adebowale Saliu and three Lagos State officials over alleged non-compliance with an order of the Lagos State High Court setting aside Saliu’s installation as the Onise of Ise and restraining him from continuing to hold himself out as the traditional ruler. The development followed the September 11, 2026 […]

The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states, formally moving the ongoing constitutional amendment exercise to the next stage. The transmission was carried out on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, […]

The death toll from suspected poisoning linked to locally produced alcoholic and herbal drinks, popularly known as “Monkey Tail,” in Ondo State has risen to 49, with about 170 persons now reported to have been affected. Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, disclosed the latest figures on Wednesday night, saying health authorities had […]

The lead analyst on TVC News’ Journalists’ Hangout, Mr. Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, has said that the quarrel between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was provoked by the minister himself, and would never have entered the public domain had he […]

Newsletter Summary – September 16, 2026 Title: Olu Jacobs is Dead, Niboro Shuts Wike, Dangote Sons Debate, $17 Bn Kenya Refinery, Lagos-Ibadan Blocked Core Stories from the Title Olu Jacobs is Dead https://nairalaw.com/2026/09/16/breaking-veteran-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-at-84/ Niboro Shuts Wike https://nairalaw.com/2026/09/16/stop-talking-go-and-work-tinubus-campaign-spokesperson-tells-wike-apc-governors/ Dangote Sons Debate https://nairalaw.com/2026/09/16/dangote-even-if-i-had-a-son-he-might-not-do-better-than-my-3-daughters-atiku-on-fuel-price-trending-with-ojy-okpe/ $17 Bn Kenya Refinery https://nairalaw.com/2026/09/14/dangote-to-begin-construction-of-17-billion-kenya-refinery-by-end-of-september/ Lagos-Ibadan Blocked https://nairalaw.com/2026/09/16/lagos-ibadan-expressway-remains-blocked/ Other Notable Links on the Page […]Read More

Main Headlines 1. ASUU indefinite strike ASUU-LASU has declared an indefinite strike. Link: https://nairalaw.com/2026/09/16/asuu-lasu-declares-indefinite-strike/ 2. Daily Times @100 Stakeholders are set to chart Ni.geria’s future at a November 3 Town Hall marking Daily Times’ 100th anniversary. Link: https://nairalaw.com/2026/09/16/daily-times100-stakeholders-to-chart-Ni.gerias-future-at-nov-3-town-hall/ 3. Messi final match Lionel Messi has been included in the Argentina squad for his final farewell […]Read More

If you regularly send money from the UK to Nigeria, you don’t necessarily have to stick with one remittance app. You can have Africhange, LemFi, and NALA on your phone, enter £500 into each, and compare how much your recipient will get. However, the exchange rate is only one factor in deciding which platform deserves […]

OpenAI Eyes Historic $1.2 Trillion Valuation in Latest Funding Talks Ahead of IPO In a move that highlights the relentless momentum of the artificial intelligence boom, OpenAI is reportedly in early-stage discussions with investors for a new funding round. According to recent reports, the ChatGPT creator is eyeing a staggering valuation of over $1.2 trillion. […]

By Professor Abiodun Amuda-Kannike SAN ABSTRACT The judiciary remains the cornerstone of democracy, the guardian of the Constitution, and the last hope of the common person. While challenges of ethics, accountability, and value orientation persist, it is equally important to recognise the significant strides, sacrifices, and achievements of Nigerian judicial officers. This paper examines ethics, […]