FG Rules Out Electricity Tariff Hike, Promises 24-Hour Supply
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has ruled out an increase in electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that its priority is to improve power supply and achieve round-the-clock electricity. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, gave the assurance on Thursday in Ibadan, Oyo State, amid speculation about a possible tariff increase. He spoke during the groundbreaking ceremony […]
Senate Backs Akpabio’s Re-Election as President
By Anayo Akwitti Senators have declared that there is no vacancy in the office of the Senate President ahead of the inauguration of the 11th National Assembly, expressing support for the re-election of the incumbent, Godswill Akpabio. The declaration followed a motion moved by Senator Monguno and supported by Senator Cyril Fasuyi, who represents Ekiti […]
Senate Passes Bill for Federal Agriculture College in Borno
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has passed for third reading a bill seeking to establish a Federal College of Agriculture in Shani, Borno State. The passage followed the adoption of a report presented by the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions during plenary on Thursday. The bill, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno […]
INEC Sets Up Logistics Committee for 2027 Elections
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has inaugurated its Electoral Logistics Committee for the 2027 general election, with a charge to ensure the timely, secure and efficient movement of election materials across the country. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, gave the charge on Thursday, during the inauguration of the committee according to […]
Kaduna Establishes Specialist Nursing College in Rigasa
By Oluwakemi Kindness Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed into law a bill establishing a College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area, to address shortages of specialist nurses. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, describing the legislation as part of the […]
Reps Propose New Agency for Rural Renewable Power
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to establish a dedicated authority to expand renewable electricity access in rural communities and other areas underserved by Nigeria’s national grid. The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed second reading on Thursday, proposes the creation of the National Authority for Renewable Energy (NARE) […]
FG, States, LGs Share N2.43tn September Revenue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government, states and local governments have shared N2.428 trillion in revenue generated in September 2026, as statutory revenue increased while Value Added Tax (VAT) receipts declined. The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation disclosed this in a statement on Thursday following the October meeting of the Federation Account Allocation […]
Police Warn Banks, Fintechs Over Insider Cybercrime Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force NPF, has warned banks and fintech companies about insider cybercrime and cautioned digital lenders against using customers’ personal data to harass or blackmail borrowers. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) issued the warnings on Thursday, at the 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign organised […]
LACoN, International IDEA Move to Close Gaps in GBV Detection
By Julian Osamoto The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACoN) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) are developing new procedures to address gaps in identifying survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) who seek legal assistance. The procedures are designed to help legal aid practitioners recognise signs of abuse in […]
Pakistan School Roof Collapse Kills 28
Twenty-seven pupils and a teacher have died after a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, hospital officials say. Asim Khan of Lady Reading Hospital confirmed the deaths to AFP on Thursday. He said more than 30 people sustained injuries, with six in critical condition. Rescue teams deployed 16 ambulances, two disaster response vehicles and […]