LAWAL Tosin Taofik

A devoted muslim with strong passion for growth and development of nigeria as a whole.

[Zagazola @ZagazOlaMakama]

Troops establish Forward Operating Base in Katsina community to strengthen anti-bandit operations

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian military has established a new Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Sayaya, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, as part of ongoing efforts to intensify operations against banditry and facilitate the safe return of displaced residents.

Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the Forward Operating Base was established by Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA following persistent attacks by armed bandits that forced residents to flee the community.

According to the sources, the deployment is aimed at denying terrorists and bandits the use of Sayaya as a staging ground for attacks and a logistics corridor to their enclaves, many of which were destroyed during Operation CLEAN SWEEP III.

The establishment of the base is expected to enhance troop dominance in the area, improve security, and enable sustained offensive operations against criminal elements operating within Sayaya and surrounding communities.

Military authorities expressed optimism that the increased security presence would restore public confidence and create conditions for displaced families to return to their ancestral homes and resume farming and other socio-economic activities.

Operation FANSAN YAMMA reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across Katsina State and the wider North-West region, stressing that troops would continue aggressive operations to eliminate banditry and other security threats.

The military also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible intelligence to support ongoing security operations.

[Àkànní @idofoi]

Resignation Rumour: "...There are people who are unhappy whenever things are going well. The security situation is steadily improving, and progress is being made. For them, that is a sad reality, so they will always try to paint the picture that nothing is moving. As for me, I am not going anywhere. Whoever is behind these false claims, we will take legal action. That person will have to come forward and explain exactly who fed them such information..."- Christopher Musa, Defence Minister

[TheCable @thecableng]

Bill to overhaul food, drug regulation passes second reading in senate

A bill seeking to repeal two existing food and drug laws and establish a single legal framework for regulating food, medicines and other products that affect public health passed the second reading in the senate on Tuesday.

The proposed legislation, sponsored by Sadiq Umar, senator representing Kwara north, seeks to repeal the Food, Drug and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) Act and the Food and Drug Act, replacing them with the Food, Medical Products and Other Regulated Products Act.
https://t.co/8VHEeeWR7l

[Nigeria Stories @NigeriaStories]

BREAKING: ECOWAS set to launching the long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027, describing it as a major step towards deeper economic integration, stronger regional trade and sustainable growth across West Africa.

[StatiSense @StatiSense]

🦄 AFRICA’S MOST VALUABLE UNICORNS — July 2026.

(Company — Valuation)

1 🇿🇦Naspers — $38.4B
2 🇸🇨OKX — $25.0B
3 🇿🇦MTN Group Fintech — $5.3B
4 🇳🇬Flutterwave — $3.3B
5 🇳🇬OPay — $2.8B
6 🇿🇦Karooooo — $1.9B
7 🇸🇳Wave Mobile Money — $1.7B
8 🇿🇦Tyme Group — $1.5B
9 🇳🇬Andela — $1.5B
10 🇿🇦Datatec — $1.2B
11 🇳🇬Interswitch — $1.0B
12 🇳🇬Moniepoint — $1.0B

Nigeria is home to five of Africa’s 12 unicorns, the highest of any country, while South Africa hosts five, including the continent’s most valuable tech company, Naspers.

Note: This ranking includes public, private, and acquired companies, and excludes Egypt.

#StatiSense
(Multiples)

[LAWAL Tosin Taofik @toseye]

@officialABAT Mr President...this sector need to come up before the end of second tenure..insha Allah

It will kick start the industrial revolution in Nigeria with tremendous ripple effects on other sectors of the economy.

[Punch Newspapers @MobilePunch]

𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 $4𝗯𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://t.co/m1CcQNNT6K

[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

OPERATION HADIN KAI TROOPS APPREHEND ANOTHER FOREIGN TERRORIST FIGHTER, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT IN BORNO

Troops of Sector 4 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), while sustaining aggressive counter-terrorism operations across the North East Theatre, have apprehended another foreign terrorist fighter and an alleged illegal immigrant during a security operation in Lassa, Dille General Area of Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Borno State.

The operation, was carried out by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion at about 11:48 a.m on 19 July 2026, as part of ongoing intelligence driven operations in the North East Theatre. During the operation, troops arrested one Musa Fashir, 32 years old Sudanese national suspected to be a foreign terrorist fighter and collaborator. Preliminary intelligence indicates that the suspect has established links with terrorist elements, further highlighting attempts by foreign actors to support insurgent activities in the region.

Additionally, troops also apprehended Mary Florence 36 years, who claimed to be an illegal immigrant from Republic of Ghana. The circumstances surrounding her presence in the area, as well as the authenticity of her claims are currently under investigation.

Both suspects are in military custody undergoing preliminary profiling and interrogation to establish their identities, determine the extent of their activities, and ascertain any possible links to terrorist or transnational criminal networks.

The successful arrests further demonstrate the effectiveness of Operation HADIN KAI’s intelligence-driven operations and the vigilance of troops in denying terrorists and their collaborators freedom of action. The operation also highlights the Theatre’s unwavering commitment to disrupting terrorist support networks, preventing the infiltration of foreign fighters, and safeguarding communities across the North East.

Operation HADIN KAI remains resolute in its mandate to neutralise terrorists and dismantle their logistics, financing and support networks. Members of the public are encouraged to sustain their support by providing timely and credible information to security agencies, as collective vigilance remains critical to the restoration of lasting peace and security and stability in the North East.

MOHAMMED GONI
Captain
Acting Military Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI
MAIDUGURI
20 July, 2026

[LAWAL Tosin Taofik @toseye]

@officialABAT @ShehuSani @officialSKSM @BashirAhmaad @B_ELRUFAI Mr President...this measures is needed in Nigeria 🇳🇬

[Africa View Facts @AfricaViewFacts]

Somalia 🇸🇴 has ordered the immediate rollout of a nationwide registration programme for mosques, Qur'anic schools and religious leaders to strengthen oversight of religious institutions across the country.

The programme will create a national database of mosques, Qur'anic schools and religious leaders, allowing authorities to collect official information on religious institutions and their leadership.

The move follows earlier government efforts to standardise religious teachings and sermons to promote greater unity and counter extremist influence.

[Transfer News Live @DeadlineDayLive]

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez has announced that the 2030 World Cup will feature 64 teams instead of 48. 🌎

The tournament is set to begin with centenary matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, before the remainder is staged across Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

[UNCLE DEJI™️ @DejiAdesogan]

President Tinubu Makes 26 New Appointments

Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

1. Ayo Fayose – Chairman, Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
2. Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar – Member/Non-Executive Director
3. Engr. Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta – Member/Non-Executive Director

National Salary and Wages Commission

4. Maj. Gen. Junaid Bindawa – Chairman
5. Olajumoke Okoya-Thomas – Secretary
6. Dr. Ogbole Ene Lilian (Benue) – Commissioner
7. Oladele Olatubosun (Oyo) – Commissioner
8. Yakubu Umar Barde (Kaduna) – Commissioner
9. Dr. Mai Adamu Yau (Borno) – Member
10. Ginika Florence Tor (Enugu) – Member
11. Engr. Lawrence Okoh (Edo) – Member
12. Bello Morenike Iyabode (Kogi) – Member

Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC)

13. Tosin Johnson Adeyanju – Secretary

National Population Commission (NPC)

14. Dr. Abuh Mohammed – Director-General

Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET)

15. Dr. Akinola Odeyemi – Managing Director

Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission

16. Dr. Anthony Inalegwu Godwin – Chairman/Chief Executive Officer

National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM)

17. Engr. Julius Oloro – Chief Executive Officer

Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC)

18. Dr. Abdullahi Maikano Saidu – Chairman
19. Mohammed Asmau – Board Member
20. Mohammed Aliyu Makama – Board Member
21. Dr. Suleiman Gidado – Board Member
22. Louis O. Ndukwe – Board Member
23. Amaechi Ugwele – Board Member
24. Olaniyi Idowu Onikola – Board Member

National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education

25. Shuni Muhammad Dahiru – Executive Secretary

Federal Housing Authority (FHA)

26. Gisaor Vincent Iorja – Executive Director (Finance)

All appointments take immediate effect.

[Michael Achimugu @mikeachimugu01]

Dear brother, sorry about this.

Bluntly put, the airline lied to you. Per Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023, when you are flown in a class below what you paid for, the airline is to immediately refund the difference via whatever means the ticket was purchased, and also pay a 30% compensation through whatever means is agreed to by the passenger.

If the airline has told you anything else, it is unacceptable and it is a brazen attempt to evade Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023.

Kindly demand the above from tbe airline (this is due process) and, should they fail to comply, file a complaint via https://t.co/nYk28xiuPm or send an email to [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

[Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) @NigeriaRevenue]

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: COMMENCEMENT OF COMPLIANCE MONITORING FOR LARGE TAXPAYERS UNDER THE NATIONAL E-INVOICING & ELECTRONIC FISCAL SYSTEM (EFS) REGIME

See post below ⬇️ for more information!!!

Non-compliance after the deadline (31 July, 2026) will attract regulatory and enforcement actions under the relevant tax laws.

For technical support:
🌐 https://t.co/wOPGvtMYM3
📧 [email protected]

#NRS #EInvoicing #TaxCompliance #NigeriaRevenueService

[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

FCCPC Resumes Digital Lending Regulation
* As Court Vacates Restraining Order

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has resumed implementation of the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025

[LAWAL Tosin Taofik @toseye]

Another big problem with real estate advert...

It is crazy 🤪 😜

[Lola Okunrin @lollypeezle]

This thing real estate companies are doing in Lagos is so wrong ehn.

I was doing due diligence for someone who wants to buy property, only to find out that Treasure Island Estate Mowe is actually situated over 30 kilometers away from Mowe 😭.

You will keep seeing Mowe on all adverts but it’s after Sagamu interchange at Logbara 😭. Why?

This thing is also happening in Ibeju Lekki. You are telling people the property is 5 minutes away from Dangote Refinery but the property is actually 25km away inside Folu or 27km away in Igbogun 😭😭

This is not how to sell properties.

[Bloomberg @business]

Nigeria’s ambitious target to double oil production to record levels by 2030 remains on track, spurred by recent steps to accelerate investment, according to the industry regulator https://t.co/bHgpQ5WNf6

[LAWAL Tosin Taofik @toseye]

Another great 👍 strive by @officialABAT Mr President

[Bloomberg @business]

Nigeria’s ambitious target to double oil production to record levels by 2030 remains on track, spurred by recent steps to accelerate investment, according to the industry regulator https://t.co/bHgpQ5WNf6

[TheCable @thecableng]

BREAKING: Office space used by PFIPC at federal secretariat was allocated to OSGF, says HoS

Esther Walson-Jack, head of the civil service of the federation (HoS), says the office space used by the purported presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC) at the federal secretariat in Abuja was allocated to the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (OSGF).

Walson-Jack spoke on Monday when she appeared before the house of representatives ad hoc committee investigating the PFIPC controversy and the N1.3 billion allocated to the council in the 2026 Appropriation Act.
https://t.co/dhVYAGWnsC

[Nairametrics @Nairametrics]

The Federal High Court in Lagos has affirmed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) authority to regulate Nigeria’s digital lending industry, dismissing a suit that challenged the Commission’s powers,

[B/R Football @brfootball]

It's Keyne's world and we're just living in it 🤣

[Reuters Africa @ReutersAfrica]

Member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) signed an intergovernmental agreement on Sunday in Freetown backing the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic gas pipeline, according to a Moroccan and Nigerian statement. https://t.co/BLXam8qKk0