NLC Backs ASUU, Warns FG Against ‘No Work, No Pay’ Threats
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its full weight behind the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in its ongoing two-week warning strike, cautioning the Federal Government against using threats of the “No Work, No Pay” policy to intimidate lecturers. In a statement released on Monday, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, […]
Speaker Abbas Commends Tinubu for Reviving Nigeria’s Downstream Oil Sector
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for revitalizing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, particularly the downstream sector. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the First Annual Downstream Petroleum Week in Abuja, Abbas said the sector is experiencing a historic revival under […]
FCCPC Backs CBN’s 48-Hour Refund Policy for Failed ATM Transactions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for proposing new guidelines that would compel banks to refund customers within 48 hours for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions. The draft regulation, contained in the CBN’s Exposure Guidelines on the Operations of Automated Teller […]
Nigeria Leads Regional Push for Climate-Resilient Insurance Framework
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria is taking the lead in reshaping how West Africa uses insurance to confront the growing threat of climate change. At the opening of the 2025 West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) Conference on Monday in Lagos, the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, urged insurers across the region to move beyond […]
Nigeria’s Security Agencies Record Major Gains in September—NOA
By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s security, intelligence, and regulatory agencies sustained major operations across the country in September 2025, leading to significant gains in the ongoing fight against crime, terrorism, and other forms of insecurity. This was disclosed at the September edition of the Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB), held on Monday at the National Orientation […]
Nigeria Joins International Association of Judges,Gains Global Recognition
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has lauded the National Association of Judges of Nigeria (NAJN) following its admission as a member of the International Association of Judges (IAJ). The NAJN, which will now represent Nigeria at the global judicial forum, was admitted during the 67th Annual Meeting of […]
PDP Crisis Worsens as Kaduna Lawmaker Sadiq Abdullahi Resigns
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) internal crisis took a new turn on Monday as a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Sadiq Abdullahi, announced his resignation from the opposition party, citing worsening factionalism and a “loss of direction.” Abdullahi, who represents Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna State and serves as […]
Nigerian Air Force Announces 2025 Recruitment
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially opened its online application portal for the Airmen/Airwomen Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025, calling on eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the free registration exercise and warning applicants against falling victim to fraudsters. In an announcement shared via its official X handle (formerly Twitter) […]
Prof. Sulaiman Mourns Late NTA Veteran Broadcaster, Abdulrazak Akanbi
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) broadcaster, Abdulrazak Akanbi, the Ilorin-born media icon who died at the age of 66. In a condolence message released on Monday by his […]
ASUU Strike: Lecturers Suspend Classes Nationwide After 14-Day Ultimatum
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s fragile university system faces renewed disruption as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) begins a two-week warning strike today (Monday), following the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government. The strike comes despite assurances from the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, that the Tinubu administration had released […]