FG Flags Off Vocational and Skills Training Programme to Boost Employment The Federal Government has launched a vocational and skills training programme aimed at equipping Nigerians with practical skills to improve employability, promote entrepreneurship and support economic empowerment. The initiative is designed to provide beneficiaries with training in various technical and vocational fields, enabling them […]

FG to Deepen Partnership With French Development Agency to Transform Livestock Sector The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen its partnership with the French Development Agency to drive reforms and transform Nigeria’s livestock sector. The collaboration is aimed at improving livestock production, enhancing value chains, supporting farmers and promoting sustainable development within the sector. […]

FG Reaffirms Engineering as Catalyst for National Development The Federal Government has reaffirmed the importance of engineering as a key driver of national development, highlighting the profession’s role in infrastructure growth, industrialisation and technological advancement. The government said engineers remain central to achieving sustainable development through their contributions to critical sectors including construction, energy, transportation, […]

Nigeria Strengthens Diplomatic Relations With Spain Nigeria and Spain have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations as both countries seek to expand cooperation across key areas of mutual interest. The renewed engagement is expected to deepen collaboration in areas including trade, investment, education, security, culture, technology and economic development. Officials from both countries highlighted […]

Niger Government Bans Graduation Ceremonies in Private Schools Over Rising Costs The Niger State Government has announced a ban on graduation ceremonies in private schools, citing concerns over the growing financial pressure placed on parents and the unhealthy competition the events have created among schools. The government said the increasing trend of elaborate and expensive […]

FG Commends Security Agencies for Rescue of Kidnapped Teachers and Pupils in Oyo State The Federal Government has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of kidnapped teachers and pupils in Oyo State, describing the operation as a significant achievement in the fight against insecurity. The government praised the coordinated efforts of the security […]

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Appoints Maikori, Maicitte, Gusau to Strengthen Governance Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved the appointment of Audu Maikori, Umar Uba Maicitte and Aminu Mohammed Gusau to key government positions as part of efforts to strengthen governance and accelerate the administration’s development agenda. The appointments, according to a statement by the […]

Nigeria Strengthens Defence Cooperation With China Nigeria and China have moved to deepen defence cooperation as both countries seek to strengthen security collaboration, enhance military capacity and improve strategic ties. The renewed partnership focuses on areas including defence training, military exchanges, technology cooperation and support for Nigeria’s efforts to address emerging security challenges. Nigerian and […]

Nigeria’s Power Crisis Deepens as National Grid Collapses Twice in Four Days Nigeria’s electricity crisis has deepened after the national grid suffered two major collapses within four days, causing a sharp drop in power generation and exposing persistent weaknesses in the country’s electricity supply system. The latest incidents saw power generation reportedly fall from about […]

Lagos Waste Crisis Deepens as Experts Blame Infrastructure Gaps, Policy Failures Lagos is battling a worsening waste management crisis as refuse heaps resurface across roads, communities and public spaces, with environmental experts attributing the situation to inadequate disposal infrastructure, weak policy implementation and operational challenges within the state’s waste management system. The resurgence of waste […]

Opposition Parties Face Crisis as INEC Candidate Upload Deadline Expires Amid Leadership Disputes Nigeria’s opposition parties are facing uncertainty ahead of the 2027 general elections following the expiration of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s INEC deadline for the submission and upload of candidates’ details, with unresolved leadership disputes and court battles threatening some parties’ preparations. […]

Enugu Government, Foundation Reunite Mother With Baby After Road Accident Separation The Enugu State Government, in collaboration with the Custos Care Foundation, has reunited Mrs Catherine Ugema with her nine-month-old son after the pair were separated following a tragic road accident along the Ugwu Onyeama axis of Enugu State. Mrs Ugema, a trader from Taraku […]

Senate Probes ₦34 Trillion Import Duty Waivers, Tightens Oversight of MDAs Over Revenue Leakages The Senate has launched a sweeping investigation into Import Duty Exemption Certificates IDECs worth about ₦34 trillion, while intensifying oversight of federal revenue-generating agencies and Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs over alleged failures to account for public funds. The probe, being […]

FG Concludes South Africa Evacuation as Final Flight Carrying 315 Nigerians Arrives Wednesday The Federal Government has announced that the final evacuation flight bringing home 315 Nigerians from South Africa will arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, marking the end of its emergency repatriation programme following recent xenophobic […]

UN, Global Cable Protection Body Approve Roadmap to Strengthen Undersea Internet Infrastructure The United Nations International Telecommunication Union ITU and the International Cable Protection Committee ICPC have approved a global roadmap aimed at strengthening the protection of undersea telecommunications cables and improving the resilience of the world’s digital connectivity infrastructure. The initiative seeks to address […]

Court Rejects Sowore’s Request for Long Adjournment, Orders Continuation of Cyberbullying Trial Defence A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking a lengthy adjournment in his alleged cyberbullying trial. The court, in its ruling, directed Sowore to continue presenting his defence later […]

Gunmen have abducted Mr Matthew Kolawale Owoade, the headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, and are demanding ₦30 million as ransom for his release. Reports indicate that the kidnappers contacted the victim’s family after the abduction and made the ransom demand. The incident has caused concern among […]

Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, Peter Obi, has praised the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 WASSCE and NECO Senior School Certificate Examination. He described the move as “a victory for the Nigerian people. The Federal Government had withdrawn […]

Makinde Picks Ibrahim Adamu Bala as Running Mate for 2027 Presidential Election The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement APM Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has selected Ibrahim Adamu Bala as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The choice of Bala completes the APM’s presidential ticket as the party begins preparations […]

Kwara 2027 Elections APC Divisions, Weak Opposition Shape Political Landscape Kwara State is heading toward the 2027 general elections amid growing political uncertainty, with internal divisions within the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, a fragmented opposition and increasing voter dissatisfaction shaping the state’s political atmosphere. As the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC nomination deadline approaches, […]

Federal Government Suspends Planned WAEC and NECO Fee Increase After Public Outcry The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination WASSCE and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination NECO SSCE following widespread public concerns over the planned adjustment. The proposed fee […]

Federal Government Approves Major NYSC Reform to Introduce Skills-Based Model The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, shifting the 53-year-old programme from its traditional mobilisation structure to a more skills-focused system aimed at addressing Nigeria’s evolving economic and security challenges. The reform is expected to reposition the […]

Former Minister Uche Nnaji Pleads Not Guilty to Certificate Forgery and Money Laundering Charges A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge bordering on alleged certificate forgery, obtaining benefits under false pretences, and money laundering. Nnaji was arraigned over allegations that he forged academic credentials, […]

Police to Arraign Self-Styled PFIPC Director-General Adeniyi Adeyemi as Pressure Mounts for Independent Probe The Nigeria Police Force is set to arraign self-acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council PFIPC , Adeniyi Adeyemi, amid growing calls for an independent investigation into the activities of the group and stronger oversight of public institutions. Adeyemi […]