The United Nations has warned that vulnerable economies are facing a sharp rise in energy costs, with global oil import bills increasing by an estimated $20 billion annually, as inflationary pressures and fuel price instability continue to strain developing countries. The warning comes amid parallel concerns from the International Energy Agency IEAwhich has flagged a […]

FG ORDERS MDAs TO END MANDATORY THREE-MONTH PRE-RETIREMENT LEAVE FOR CIVIL SERVANTS The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs to immediately stop the practice of placing civil servants on compulsory three-month pre-retirement leave, describing the policy as inconsistent with the Public Service Rules PSR and therefore unlawful.The directive, issued through the Head […]

IOM, EU AND FG EVACUATE 180 STRANDED NIGERIANS FROM LIBYA UNDER AVRR PROGRAMME, AS RETURNEES HIT 65,700 SINCE 2017 The International Organisation for Migration IOM, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria and the European Union EU, has evacuated 180 stranded Nigerian migrants from Libya under the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration AVRR programme, […]

NIGERIA’S JIMOH IBRAHIM ELECTED CHAIR OF UNGA FIFTH COMMITTEE, PROMISES FISCAL REFORM AND GLOBAL COOPERATION Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has been elected Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee, a key body responsible for the UN’s administrative and budgetary affairs, marking a significant diplomatic milestone for Nigeria […]

AKPABIO MOVES TO CALM AGGRIEVED SENATORS AFTER PARTY AKPABIO MOVES TO CALM AGGRIEVED SENATORS AFTER PARTY PRIMARY UPSETSPRIMARY UPSETS Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stepped in to calm tensions among lawmakers affected by recent party primary outcomes, as internal political disagreements continue to ripple through the Senate following nomination contests across the country. Akpabio reportedly […]

WORSENING INSECURITY THREATENS EDUCATION OF OVER 52 MILLION NIGERIAN PUPILS, DISRUPTS SCHOOLING NATIONWIDE Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis is now posing a severe threat to the education of more than 52 million pupils and students, disrupting academic activities across the country and raising fresh concerns about the future of basic education. The crisis has triggered criticism […]

FG Advances Digital Learning, Girls’ Education and Teacher Development with ICT Support for 15 Colleges of Education The Federal Government has reinforced its commitment to digital learning, girls’ education, and teacher capacity development with the distribution of Information and Communication Technology ICT facilities and teaching tools to 15 Federal and State Colleges of Education across […]

Civil Society Groups Stage Protest in Ibadan Over Abduction of Pupils and Teachers Civil society organisations have taken to the streets of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to protest the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in parts of the state, demanding urgent government action to secure their release. The demonstration, which drew activists, educators, […]

Oyo Teachers Suspend Classes Indefinitely After Gunmen Abduct Pupils and Teachers in Coordinated School Attacks Public school teachers in Oyo State have suspended academic activities indefinitely following coordinated attacks by armed gunmen that led to the abduction of pupils and teachers in communities near Ogbomoso. The decision comes amid heightened tension in the state after […]

Keyamo Urges Former President Jonathan to Reject “Phantom” PDP Ticket, Calls Move a “Bizarre Comedy Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to distance himself from reports linking him to a purported presidential ticket of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, describing the development as a “bizarre […]

Davido Calls on Entertainers to Speak Up More Over Injustice in Nigeria Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on Nigerian entertainers to become more vocal about injustice and insecurity in the country, saying the industry has not done enough to address national issues affecting citizens. The singer made the statement in […]

FAAN, Lagos Health Authorities Strengthen Ebola Surveillance at MMIA to Prevent Disease Importation The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and Port Health Services, has intensified Ebola Virus Disease EVD surveillance and screening measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport MMIA, Lagos, as part of efforts to prevent […]

Tinubu Orders Special Rescue Operation, Approves 1,000 Forest Guards for Oyo Amid School Abductions President Bola Tinubu has ordered a special security rescue operation and approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State following the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The directive was conveyed by a high-powered Federal […]

Aliko Dangote Receives Lifetime Achievement Award as Brand Africa Names Dangote Most Admired Brand Its President and Chief Executive, Aliko Dangote, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to industrialisation and for building one of Africa’s most successful indigenous business enterprises. The recognition was announced at the 16th annual Brand […]

OPay Expands Financial Inclusion as Digital Payments Dominate Nigerian Markets In many markets, motor parks, roadside kiosks, and small shops across Nigeria today, one green Point-of-Sale PoS terminal has become a familiar sight for millions of Nigerians who now use digital payments daily through OPay. OPay, a leading fintech company operating in Nigeria, is playing […]

Bala Mohammed Denies Vice-Presidential Rumours, Reaffirms Bauchi South Senatorial Ambition Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has dismissed reports suggesting he is being considered for a vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that his political focus remains firmly on contesting the Bauchi South senatorial seat. The clarification comes amid speculation linking him […]

Obasanjo Flags Off “Lagos to the World” Expedition on Cancer Awareness in Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has officially flagged off the “Lagos to the World” expedition, a global road journey designed to raise awareness on cancer prevention, early detection, and regular health screening, at an event held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The launch ceremony […]

President Tinubu Receives Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq, APC Governorship Candidate Yakubu Danladi Salihu at State House President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, alongside the All Progressives Congress APC governorship candidate in Kwara State and Speaker of the […]

Nigerian States Still Reeling from N13 Trillion Flood Losses as Fresh 2026 Rainy Season Warnings Raise Alarm Nigeria is still recovering from devastating floods that struck between 2024 and 2025, with losses estimated at about N13 trillion, even as fresh warnings indicate that the 2026 rainy season could trigger widespread flooding across the country once […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Portland Gas Ojota Mother Station in Lagos, marking another milestone in the federal government’s push to expand domestic energy infrastructure and improve access to cleaner fuel alternatives across Nigeria. The commissioning ceremony, held in Ojota, brought together government officials, energy sector stakeholders and private investors as the administration […]

A security and intelligence expert, Yahuza Getso, has rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s claim that there has been meaningful progress in tackling insecurity in Nigeria, insisting that the reality on the ground shows continued worsening violence across several regions of the country. Getso argued that insecurity remains deeply entrenched, particularly in the North-Central and North-West […]

A prominent Nigerian activist and Federal Capital Territory FCT senatorial aspirant, Aisha Yesufu, has reportedly withdrawn from the senatorial race following the cancellation of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC primary election in the FCT, according to party and political reports. The development comes amid internal party adjustments that affected the timetable and conduct of the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Kano State Polio Emergency Operations Centre EOC at the Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital in Nassarawa, marking a renewed push to strengthen disease surveillance, immunisation and outbreak response in northern Nigeria. The inauguration ceremony, held in Kano, unveiled an upgraded public health coordination facility designed to serve as […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System NEMSAS National Emergency Response Fleet in Abuja, describing it as a major step toward strengthening emergency healthcare delivery across Nigeria. The launch, held at the Federal Ministry of Health headquarters, introduced what officials described as the largest single-day deployment of […]