…APC sought to contain the fallout from its primaries and avoid a prolonged internal crisis ahead of the 2027 elections. A senior APC official at the national secretariat, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, said many serving lawmakers were still uncertain of their fate…

…on the General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC), a physical identity card that served as the basis of Nigeria’s identity system. As NIN enrolment grew, the model struggled to keep up. Printing delays, supply chain disruptions, and rising production costs left millions of Nigerians waiting years to receive their identity cards…

…education stakeholders and parents to support the implementation of the reform, emphasising that education remains the foundation for national growth and sustainable development. He further praised the administration for taking proactive steps towards strengthening the education sector and aligning Nigeria's educationa…

…for the payment of the withheld three-and-a-half months' salaries of its members, insisting that lecturers continued to carry out research during the strike period and resumed academic duties immediately after the suspension of the industrial action. The union further decried delays in the remittance of outstanding thi…

…public funds. For years, we have repeatedly engaged those occupying the median and consistently pushed them back from the Okokomaiko end to Orile. Enough is enough. We are determined to permanently clear this corridor and ensure that it remains free from all forms of encroachment," he said. He explained that the wide r…

…malaria research programme into a broader infectious disease hub covering tuberculosis, HIV, Lassa fever and emerging viral diseases, while advocating greater investment in cancer research, genomics, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neuroscience and precision medicine. "Every experiment we conduct and every dataset w…

…Katsina State, got more than they bargained for, on Tuesday, as the villagers put up resistance. Residents said on Wednesday that the attackers stormed the community on motorcycles, wielding sophisticated weapons, including AK-47 rifles. 3. No fewer than five people working closely with a former Minister of State for P…

…and essential services to millions of people. When talented young people consistently choose to build their careers elsewhere, those institutions lose something they cannot easily replace: fresh thinking, high expectations, and the energy of people who still believe things can be different. I did not grow […]

Throughout her career, Femi-Okunbanjo has consistently demonstrated her ability to deliver margin expansion, strengthen governance and control environments, and lead transformations during challenging macroeconomic conditions. She is committed to developing future talent and advancing financial literacy among younger g…

…early hours of Tuesday from the pastor's residence at NKST Church, Andyar, in Ishan Classis, Benue State. "It is with a heavy heart, yet with unwavering confidence in the sovereignty of Almighty God, that we announce the unfortunate abduction of our cleric, Rev. Dr Samuel Gbinde, along with two members of his congregat…

…broader effort to reform basic education, although stakeholders have continued to emphasise that increased funding remains essential to improving the sector.

…but rather to place before the court "a subsequent material fact which will assist the Court in doing substantial justice." The EFCC's counsel did not oppose the application, and the court granted it and adjourned the case until October 6 for hearing. Backstory Alison-Madueke's case, identified as FHC/ABJ/CS/21/23, hol…

…my vision for the scheme and that of Mr. President. For quite some time, I have consistently advocated for a complete rethinking of the NYSC, from a program focused largely on deployment to one that deliberately equips young Nigerians with industrial, entrepreneurial, digital, and vocational skills capable of driving n…

…philosophy, continuous self-reform, and theoretical innovation. He said the CPC had consistently placed the welfare of its people at the centre of governance, pointing to the eradication of absolute poverty, the establishment of the world's largest education and social security systems, and expanded healthcare and pens…

…power. Customers, too, sometimes pay a different price: longer delivery times, inconsistent product quality, and the occasional knockoff. And when things go wrong, they rarely blame the third-party seller; they blame Takealot. Zoom out: Across Africa, local e-commerce platforms are discovering that the battle with Chin…

…total of N801.16bn from electricity consumers between January and April 2026 despite persistent power outages and supply constraints across the country, data obtained from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has shown. The commercial performance factsheets released by the regulator showed that the 11 DisCos…

…pursues ambitious development projects across different sectors, the people of Umabor insist they are not asking for special treatment. Rather, they seek what they describe as the basic dividends of democracy available to other communities: good roads, functional schools, accessible healthcare and adequate security. Ac…

…place where American experts are studying them to better understand how Islamic State (ISIS) operatives communicate and coordinate their activities. ISIS is a frontline international jihadist terror group bankrolled by Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Having been defeated in the Middle East, it is now focused on N…

…Olise couldn’t score when clean through, but soon after he delivered an exceptional assist for Mbappe to curl in again on 74 minutes. France look untouchable even if the toughest tests are still to come, although Paraguay will find it hard to live with them.

…Adviser on Security. The statement said Isandu previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Intelligence to the Minister of Defence and also held leadership positions at the Defence Intelligence Agency. According to the government, the appointments take immediate effect and are aimed at strengthening the state's se…

Mr Akinlayo stated that he obtained copies of Mr Ibrahim's payslips for April and May 2026. He insists that these documents prove the former presidential aide remained on the federal government payroll after claiming to have resigned his appointment.

…Dr Abimbola Fasanu, Senior Technical Adviser on Information Systems and Data Analysis to the minister, spoke on his behalf at the reception of the 269 returnees on Tuesday in Lagos. Doro addressed the latest group of returnees, describing them as hardworking Nigerians who had chosen to come home voluntarily rather than…

…of your business from a risk and opportunity perspective," she added. The growing emphasis on sustainability reporting comes as global investors, development finance institutions and multinational corporations increasingly require environmental, social and governance disclosures before committing capital or entering bu…

Interviews with community leaders, farmers, herders, security officials, and victims' families indicate that the crisis in Gurfata did not begin with killing but with disputes over land use and access between farmers and herders.

…petroleum industry but stressed that building investor confidence now depends on consistent and predictable regulation. He said: "The PIA gave us the architecture. What we must now build is the culture, the institutional habits, the interpretive discipline and the regulatory character that make the law's objectives rea…