The Federal Government is seeking a fresh $500m loan from the World Bank to establish an infrastructure financing platform, with the proposed approval scheduled for 25 May, 2027, just four days before the inauguration of Nigeria’s next president. The proposed borrowing comes as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising questions about […]
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode, has rejected the purported conferment of the Senior Counsel of Nigeria rank, also known as Blue Silk, on him by the Nigerian Law Society. The former Minister of Aviation said he neither authorised nor approved the acceptance of the designation, describing the circumstances surrounding the development […]
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 […]
England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained why Chelsea forward Cole Palmer was left out of the national team’s squad for the November Nations League fixtures, saying the player has missed too many opportunities to impress. Palmer, 24, was absent from England’s previous squad in early autumn and has again been overlooked for the upcoming matches […]
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 […]
Democrats expanded their majority in the US House of Representatives as more results emerged from Tuesday’s midterm elections, US media reported Friday. Democrats had secured 253 seats in the 435-member House, compared with 157 for Republicans, with 25 races still uncalled as of 0922GMT Friday. The party also secured control of the Senate, with Democrats […]
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 […]