Civic Group Urges EFCC, ICPC to Probe ₦170 Million FCT Rice Relief Project Civil society watchdog MonITNG has called on Nigeria’s foremost anti‑corruption agencies the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate discrepancies in a ₦170 million rice relief project purportedly executed in the Federal […]

NCN Sets Up Committee to Develop Funding Structure for Nigeria’s Nutrition Interventions In a major policy move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s public health framework, the National Council on Nutrition (NCN) chaired by Vice‑President Kashim Shettima has established a special Nutrition Financing Subcommittee tasked with designing a sustainable funding structure for the country’s nutrition programmes and […]

Federal High Court Grants ₦200 Million Bail to Ex‑AGF Malami, Wife and Son Under Strict Conditions A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail of ₦200 million each to former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his wife Asabe Bashir, and their son Abdulaziz Malami in their ongoing money laundering prosecution brought by the […]

Ndidi breaks silence on Nigeria’s uncertain 2026 World Cup playoff fate Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has spoken out about the uncertainty surrounding Nigeria’s place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental play‑off, saying the team will stay focused and ready despite unresolved questions over their qualification status. The comments come amid ongoing confusion over […]

Fubara calls for stronger partnership with security agencies to tackle insecurity in Rivers The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has called for stronger collaboration between the state government and security agencies to combat insecurity and criminal activities in the state. The governor said improved cooperation is necessary to effectively address crimes such as pipeline […]

Senate summons former NNPCL bosses over alleged ₦210 trillion unaccounted funds Nigeria’s Senate has intensified its oversight of the country’s oil sector by summoning former leaders of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to explain an alleged ₦210 trillion in unaccounted funds recorded in the company’s financial statements. The summons was issued by the […]

Nigerian DisCos ration 2,830MW as gas shortages cut electricity supplyElectricity distribution companies in Nigeria received only 2,830 megawatts (MW) of power yesterday as persistent gas shortages forced several power plants to limit operations, leaving many homes and industries across the country in darkness. Operational data from the national power system showed that the shortage of […]

Dangote Refinery reassures Nigerians of steady local fuel supply amid global crisis Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reassured Nigerians that it is prioritising the domestic market to cushion the country from the effects of global energy disruptions. The company said its strategy is aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s fuel supply despite rising uncertainty in international […]

God Is Speaking to Us as a Nation First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to reflect on the country’s challenges and seek spiritual guidance, saying that “God is speaking to us as a nation.” She made the remark while addressing citizens during a public engagement linked to the […]

U.S. Embassy in Abuja cancels visa appointments amid protest fears over escalating US‑Iran conflict The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visa appointments in Abuja and urged American citizens in the capital to remain indoors due to fears of protests linked to the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, authorities said […]

Tax reforms will improve lives, not impoverish Nigerians, says Vice President Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to tax reform, assuring Nigerians that the changes are designed to improve livelihoods and expand economic opportunity, not to saddle citizens with unbearable financial burdens. Shettima spoke on the reforms during a press […]

FEC approves alphanumeric digital postcode system for Nigeria The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of a nationwide alphanumeric digital postcode system, a major step in modernising the country’s national addressing infrastructure and boosting efficiency in mail delivery, logistics, emergency response and digital services. The approval was disclosed by Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister […]

Nigeria to introduce routine hearing checks in primary schools and expand newborn screening The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce routine hearing checks in primary schools nationwide and expand newborn hearing screening services as part of efforts to detect hearing issues early and promote inclusive education for children. The initiative was unveiled to mark […]

PSG star opens up on pride of representing Nigeria Paris, France A star player from Paris Saint-Germain has spoken candidly about the immense pride and sense of achievement he feels when representing the Nigeria national football team. In an interview, the forward described wearing the green and white jersey as one of the highlights of […]

Nigerian forward becomes first Super Eagles player to reach 20 goals in Europe this season A Nigerian international forward has become the first member of the Nigeria national football team to score 20 goals in European competitions this season, surpassing fellow stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in the race for the country’s most prolific […]

IGP Disu inaugurates committee to develop state police framework The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has inaugurated a committee to explore the framework for establishing state police in Nigeria, reigniting debate over decentralising the country’s policing system amid rising security concerns. The committee was set up to examine how a state-level policing structure could […]

Nigeria rolls out presumptive tax reform under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda The Federal Government has launched a new presumptive tax framework as part of the country’s 2026 tax reform programme, aimed at expanding the tax base, formalising the informal economy and boosting non-oil revenue. The reform, introduced under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is […]

Nigeria Strengthens Steel Investment Drive at Germany Economic Summit By National Economy Desk Nigeria has intensified its push to attract foreign investment into its steel sector, making a high‑profile pitch to European industrial partners during the Nigeria–German Economic Summit in Dortmund, Germany this week. The initiative forms part of the Federal Government’s broader economic diplomacy […]

FG, NPC Strengthen Partnership to Integrate Birth Registration into School Enrollment The Federal Government of Nigeria and the National Population Commission (NPC) have reaffirmed their commitment to improving civil registration systems by integrating birth registration data into school enrolment processes and broader national planning frameworks as part of the administration’s under PresidentTinubu.The initiative aims to […]

Nigeria Strengthens Strategic Bilateral Relations with the State of Qatar Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening and strengthening strategic bilateral relations with the State of Qatar, further consolidating cooperation across a broad range of diplomatic, economic, cultural and people‑to‑people engagements. This enhanced partnership reflects sustained high‑level dialogue between the two countries, which share warm […]

Nigeria Records 4.07% GDP Growth in Q4 2025, Reflecting Broad‑Based Economic Expansion The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has welcomed the latest national economic data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), confirming that Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.07% in the fourth quarter […]

Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has emphasized the moral and spiritual responsibility of public office holders, saying that leadership goes beyond lawmaking and governance to include accountability before God. Speaking during a public engagement at the State House, the First Lady said that while elected leaders are entrusted with the responsibility of legislating […]

ADVANCING FASTER HEALTHCARE FOR NIGERIANS THROUGH PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM Renewed Hope Agenda deepens healthcare transformation, expands access, and strengthens systems under PresidentTinubuAbuja, Nigeria The Federal Government is pushing forward a broad agenda to advance healthcare delivery and accelerate public sector reform across Nigeria a central pillar of the PresidentTinubu and highlighted through official communications including […]

FG MOVES TO STRENGTHEN REVENUE MONITORING, ADVANCE FISCAL REFORMS Renewed Hope Agenda drives deeper fiscal governance, transparency and revenue mobilisationAbuja, Nigeria The Federal Government has accelerated efforts to enhance revenue monitoring and advance broad fiscal reforms, part of a strategic push under PresidentTinubu and amplified across official platforms like StatehouseDigital. These steps aim to modernise […]