PAC Gives Finance Authorities October 2026 Deadline on Unaudited Accounts
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Accountant-General of the Federation and the Auditor-General of the Federation, have been ordered to submit all outstanding consolidated financial statements and audited accounts of the Federal Government for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 fiscal years by October 2026. The House of Representative’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which issued the firm directive […]
NASS Approves ₦1.504tn Nigerian Army Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly of Nigeria has approved the Nigerian Army’s ₦1.504 trillion 2026 budget, pledging to address persistent delays in fund releases that lawmaker say are weakening defence operations across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. At a joint budget defence session with Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
CBN Hails AU Approval of Nigeria’s AMI Board Membership
By Oluwakemi Kindness Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has welcomed the African Union’s decision granting Nigeria permanent membership of the Board of the African Monetary Institute (AMI), describing it as a milestone for Africa’s financial integration. The approval was reached at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African […]
Gbajabiamila Urges Digital Skills Training to Drive Nigeria’s Development
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described digital capacity building and technological literacy as critical to Nigeria’s economic growth and national development. He said these skills are central to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes innovation and digital transformation. Gbajabiamila made the remarks while delivering […]
NOA Reaffirms Role, Strengthens Nationwide Communication and Citizen Engagement
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reiterated its role as the Federal Government’s principal communication body, highlighting its extensive grassroots network and daily citizen engagements nationwide. Director-General Lanre Issa-Onilu spoke during an interview with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at NOA Headquarters in Abuja, emphasizing that the agency’s officers actively […]
El-Rufai Arrives EFCC Headquarters Over Alleged Corruption
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Monday presented himself at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja as investigations intensify into alleged financial improprieties during his administration. The spokesperson for the Commission, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that El-Rufai honoured the invitation and is being questioned by investigators. […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 15.10% in January 2026 – NBS
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, down from 15.15 per cent in December 2025. The slight drop according to the NBS on Monday came despite earlier projections by analysts that inflation could rise to 19 per cent in […]
WPP Demands Swift Approval of Special Seats Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Women Political Participation (WPP), a coalition of women’s groups, has urged the National Assembly of Nigeria to fast-track the passage of the Special Legislative Seats for Women constitutional amendment bill. The coalition made the call on Monday during a Special Seats Solidarity Rally held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. […]
Nigeria Tennis Qualifies for Davis Cup World Group II, Eyes World Group I Return
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Davis Cup campaign has delivered a historic breakthrough, as the men’s team qualified for the World Group II stage at the prestigious international team tennis competition. The achievement ends a long wait for progression in the Davis Cup, the world’s leading men’s team event organised by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). […]
Nigeria Rugby Reveals 2026 Calendar, Targets Women’s Africa Qualification and Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has unveiled its 2026 calendar, outlining bold plans to grow the sport nationwide. The roadmap was presented in Abuja on Monday and signals a renewed push to strengthen domestic competitions. The expanded national structure covers grassroots development, youth competitions, elite pathways and more international engagement […]