Senator Uba Pushes Security Reforms, Stronger Oversight
By Zainab Bakare and Jumoke Abubakar Chairman of the Committee on the North-West Region, Babangida Uba, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s security architecture and legislative oversight system to address worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking at a Sabbatical Valedictory Lecture organised by the Department of Economic and Social Research at the National Institute […]
Nigeria Enters BRICS Discussions Over Global Issues
By Zainab Bakare The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Ahmed, has arrived in New Delhi, India, to represent the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at the ongoing BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place May 14 and 15, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing […]
FG Drives Global Certification for Nigerian Skilled Workers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to position Nigerian artisans and skilled workers for global opportunities with the commencement of international certification examinations for beneficiaries of the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme in the Federal Capital Territory. The certification exercise, organised by the Industrial Training Fund, is part of ongoing efforts to […]
NEMA Warns of Severe Flooding in Over 30 States
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Emergency Management Agency has urged state governments to begin urgent measures to prevent flooding as forecasts predict that more than 30 states could experience severe flooding during the 2026 rainy season. The call was made during a courtesy visit by NEMA Director-General, Zubaida Umar, to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri in Adamawa […]
Presidency Knocks Obi Over One-Term Promise
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Presidency has criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his pledge to serve only one term if elected president, describing the promise as inconsistent with his political history. Obi, in a viral video clip from said he would not remain in office beyond four years “even with a gun […]
Wike Commends Progress, Quality of Abuja Road Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing road infrastructure projects across Abuja. This is as he said residents are beginning to experience the impact of governance through visible development. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday while inspecting ongoing projects in […]
SEC: AI, Data to Drive Capital Market Reforms in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Nigeria’s capital market is positioning data, artificial intelligence and technology-driven regulation at the centre of investment decision-making to attract both domestic and foreign capital. Speaking at the FSDH Investor Conference 2026 in Lagos, SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the future of investing will be defined […]
APC Clears Delta Speaker Guwor, 45 Others for Primaries
By Oluwakemi Kindness The All Progressives Congress Delta State House of Assembly Screening Committee has cleared the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Dennis-Guwor, and 45 other aspirants to participate in the party’s assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee, however, disqualified 36 aspirants, including the incumbent Majority Leader […]
IGP Disu Seeks International Support for Nigeria Police Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has engaged international development partners and diplomatic missions in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force. The strategic dialogue, held at the Force Headquarters in collaboration with the Police Reform Secretariat, brought together representatives of the United Nations Development […]
NDLEA Intercepts N10.4bn Canadian Loud at Lagos Port
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA have intercepted 4,173.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a high-potency synthetic strain of cannabis, valued at over N10.4 billion at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. Speaking on the seizure, NDLEA Chairman, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, said the agency would continue working with local and international […]