The Federal Government has moved to halt the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education for seven years, warning that Nigeria risks expanding its tertiary education system at the expense of academic quality and the survival of existing institutions. The government said it could no longer afford to spread scarce resources across […]
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has called for reforms to Nigeria’s criminal justice system to prevent prolonged detention of suspects without sufficient evidence. The organisation warned that weaknesses in the administration of justice could undermine fundamental rights, particularly for poor and vulnerable Nigerians who cannot afford adequate legal representation. Its Executive Director and […]
Uzbekistan has introduced temporary restrictions on visa issuance and entry for Nigerian citizens. A notice on the website of the Green Energy Technologies Central Asia (GETCA) exhibition states that restrictions have been introduced on the issuance of visas and entry into Uzbekistan for Nigerian nationals. The notice reads: “Temporary restrictions have currently been introduced on […]
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has increased the monthly state allowance for corps members serving in the state from N10,000 to N20,000, representing a 100 per cent increase. The governor also announced a cash gift of N30,000 for each corps member currently undergoing orientation at the NYSC camp. Aliyu made the announcements on Friday during […]
Nine opposition parties under the Coalition for Democracy have rallied behind the African Democratic Congress ADC, describing Thursday’s Federal High Court judgment which dissolved the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the party and invalidate its presidential candidacy as “a dangerous escalation in what appears to be a systematic campaign to eliminate credible political opposition ahead […]
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has acknowledged worsening electricity supply disruptions in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo states, as the Federal Government moves to recover abandoned power equipment, beginning with the clearance of 44 containers from Apapa ports in Lagos. The minister said the affected areas had recently recorded noticeable improvements in electricity […]
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for a working visit to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration and participate in an All Progressives Congress rally. Tinubu arrived in the state on Friday as part of a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers, marking his first major […]
The Nigerian Air Force has recovered a Cockpit Voice Recorder at the scene of the ATR-42 aircraft accident in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Ejodame said the CVR was confirmed intact by technical teams from NAF […]
The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria currently has about 160 operational Compressed Natural Gas refuelling stations, while another 170 facilities are at different stages of development and licensing as part of efforts to expand the adoption of alternative fuels and reduce transportation costs. The Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Initiative […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uncovered an alleged plot to threaten, intimidate and kidnap ad-hoc electoral personnel, including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed that intelligence-led operations had led to the arrest of suspected kingpins allegedly behind the plot, […]
