Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP, Cites Strategic Realignment Amid Shifting Political Landscape Veteran Nigerian politician Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has formally resigned from the party, citing a need for strategic realignment in response to Nigeria’s evolving political environment. In […]

University of Jos Postpones Exams After Gunmen Attack Students, Staff Urged to Stay Alert The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has announced the postponement of all examinations scheduled for March 30 and 31, 2026 following a late‑evening gunmen attack on nearby communities that house many members of the university community. Safety First The postponement aims to ensure the […]

Plateau Government Imposes 48‑Hour Curfew After Deadly Attack in Jos North The Plateau State Government has declared a 48‑hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) following a tragic security incident that occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the Gari Ya Waye community of Angwan Rukuba, which resulted in multiple casualties and heightened […]

PDP Elects New National Working Committee as Over 2,000 Delegates Attend National Convention More than 2,000 delegates drawn from all 36 states across Nigeria participated at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention, held at the velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in the nation’s capital The leadership slate that was elected reflects the […]

EFCC Raises Alarm Over $160bn Global Cryptocurrency Crime Losses The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over the rapid rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes, revealing that more than $160 billion was lost globally in 2025 to illicit digital transactions. The warning was issued by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede during the inauguration of the […]

Nigeria Loses ₦28tr to Low Oil Production Despite Global Price Boom Nigeria has reportedly missed out on an estimated ₦28.3 trillion in potential annual oil revenue due to persistently low crude oil production, despite a surge in global oil prices. Industry stakeholders say the country failed to fully capitalise on periods of high prices in […]

ADC, PDP Vow Strong Challenge to APC Ahead of 2027 Elections Opposition parties, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have pledged to mount a strong challenge against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The declaration comes amid growing political realignments and renewed optimism within opposition ranks, […]

CIBN Elects Dr Oladele Alabi as 24th President The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has elected Dr Oladele Alabi as its 24th President, marking a new phase of leadership for the institute. The election followed an online voting process, with results announced at the institute’s 2026 Annual General Meeting held in Victoria Island, […]

President Tinubu Approves Expansion of PiCNG Mandate to Include Electric Vehicles President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles (EVs), in a strategic move to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy in the transportation sector.The expansion signals the Federal Government’s […]

FG Unveils N1bn Reform to Transform Agricultural Education, Boost Food Security The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has unveiled a ₦1 billion reform initiative aimed at revitalising agricultural education and strengthening food security, as part of broader efforts to reposition the sector as a key driver of economic growth and national development. The reform programme, […]

FG Partners with NIMC to Launch NIN-Enabled G2P Card for GEEP Beneficiaries The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG), in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has launched a National Identification Number (NIN) enabled Government-to-People (G2P) card for beneficiaries of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), marking a significant step toward improving transparency, […]

NNPC Strengthens Strategic Partnerships at CERAWeek 2026 to Boost Upstream Growth The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has intensified efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with global energy stakeholders at the ongoing CERAWeek 2026 conference in Houston, United States, as part of a broader push to unlock Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas potential. Leading […]

NAF, Ekiti Partner on Aircraft Maintenance Depot to Boost Security, Economy The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), and the Ekiti State Government have signed a strategic partnership to establish an Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Depot aimed at strengthening national security, building technical capacity, stimulating economic growth, and creating […]

FG, Customs Advance Trade Efficiency with National Single Window The Federal Government (FG) has taken a major step to enhance trade efficiency, simplify import‑export procedures and modernise Nigeria’s trade ecosystem with the launch of the National Single Window (NSW) platform, a digital trade facilitation initiative designed to streamline processes and boost economic competitiveness. The President’s […]

Nigeria, France Deepen Defence Cooperation Nigeria and France have taken significant steps to deepen defence cooperation, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening national and regional security in the face of evolving threats.Senior military officials from both countries held high‑level engagements in Abuja, where Nigeria’s military leadership reiterated the importance of sustained collaboration with France to […]

Security Chiefs Push Stronger Inter Agency Collaboration to Address Nigeria’s Threats Nigeria’s top security leadership has renewed calls for a strengthened inter‑agency collaboration framework as a cornerstone for addressing the nation’s complex and evolving security threats, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. In a series of high‑level engagements at the Army Headquarters in […]

VP Kashim Shettima Lauds Gates Foundation, Backs Expanded Partnership for Nigeria’s DevelopmentVice President Kashim Shettima has commended the sustained investments and collaborative interventions of the Gates Foundation in Nigeria and pledged strong Federal Government support for an expanded partnership aimed at accelerating development goals across key sectors. Shettima made the remarks on Friday when he received a delegation […]

VP Kashim Shettima Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting human rights and upholding International Humanitarian Law (IHL), aligning with the principles of Nigeria’s constitution and global legal standards. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday while declaring open the 2026 High‑Level International Humanitarian Law […]

VP Kashim Shettima Highlights President Tinubu’s Drive to Reform Nigeria’s Power Sector Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the Federal Government’s determination, under President Bola Tinubu, to reform and strengthen Nigeria’s power sector, a key pillar of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the commissioning of the new head office […]

Super Eagles Star Leads 7‑Man Shortlist for Premier League Award Alex Iwobi, the Fulham midfielder and Nigerian international, has been named among the seven nominees for the EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Month award for March 2026, recognising his outstanding form in one of the world’s toughest leagues. The shortlist was confirmed on Thursday by […]

APC 2027 Ogun Aspirant Abayomi Hunye Rejects Rumours of Party’s Pick, Calls Claims Baseless All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Abayomi Hunye, the Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), has dismissed circulating reports that leaders of the ruling party in the state have already selected a preferred candidate for the 2027 […]

NBA Condemns Sowore Over Alleged Courtroom Misconduct in Abuja The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the conduct of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over an incident at the Federal High Court in Abuja where he allegedly attempted to hold a media briefing inside a courtroom. In a statement issued by its […]

Nigeria’s Oil Output Boost Plan Faces $6bn Funding Gap, Threatening Supply to Dangote Refinery Nigeria’s ambitious plan to ramp up crude oil production by reactivating idle oil wells is facing a $6 billion capital expenditure (capex) shortfall, raising concerns over delayed output gains and potential supply constraints to the Dangote Refinery and domestic market The […]

APC Convention Adopts Consensus Leadership Selection Amid New Electoral Act, Tight Timetable As the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares to hold its national convention in Abuja, the party has opted to adopt a consensus mode of leadership selection a move legal experts and political watchers say is being influenced by provisions of the Electoral […]