…monitoring exercises and inaugurating 58 Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units across ministries, departments and agencies. The commission further said it expanded public enlightenment on anti-corruption through 291 sensitisation sessions and conferences, reaching 199,291 participants nationwide. It also established 6…

President Bola Tinubu's administration has secured $11.40bn in loan approvals from the World Bank in just about three years, putting it on course to surpass the total amount approved under former President Muhammadu Buhari's eight-year administration, an analysis of data obtained by The PUNCH from the World Bank has sh…

…changes in the education system. That was on September 3, 2025, when the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State, Professor Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad, announced that the Tinubu administration had ordered a major review of the national curriculum. They claimed the reforms were to reduce…

…the strategic national significance of building accountability and oversight mechanisms that can prevent the abuse of state police by some political actors. In the first instance, we have clearly defined the constitutional mandates of federal and state police formations. Under the proposal, the federal police service w…

…which a minimum-wage review becomes not merely desirable but unavoidable. The Tinubu administration did roll out palliatives to soften the blow. These included conditional cash transfers, compressed-natural-gas buses, grains and fertiliser interventions, food-distribution efforts, student-loan promises, MSME support sc…

…exists in isolation. It intersects with banditry, kidnapping, arms trafficking, organised crime, cyber-enabled offences, illicit financial flows, drug trafficking, human trafficking, economic sabotage, and disinformation. These threats reinforce one another, creating complex networks that no single institution can conf…

…his shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga. In separate statements issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg and the Nigerian Union South Africa, authorities called for prompt, transparent and exhaustive investigations to ensure that those responsible were apprehended and…

…federal institutions, policing of the Federal Capital Territory, counter-terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime, border security, arms trafficking, interstate criminal activities and other national security matters, while state police would be responsible for enforcing state laws, maintaining public order and protectin…

…African Qualifiers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The emphatic victory ensured Nigeria finished the three-game window with a perfect record, having earlier defeated Tunisia and Guinea, underscoring the team's resurgence under head coach David Fizdale. Point guard Uche Iroegbu orchestrated the Nigerian offence with an out…

…candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progressives under the banner, "Kwara Ndupe (Kwara is Grateful)," drew party leaders, candidates and supporters through major streets of Ilorin, the state capital. Organisers described the rally as both a celebration of the…

…Secretary, Grace Nwafor. The group acknowledged the Federal Government's efforts to modernise the scheme but argued that the reforms should not fundamentally change the identity of an institution that has served the country for more than five decades. It called on the President to constitute an expanded committee compr…

…process, the alleged N800 billion Progressive Governors Forum scandal and other administrative lapses. “From the reported appointment of deceased persons into public offices, to controversies surrounding the presidential pardon process, the alleged N800 billion Progressive Governors Forum scandal, and several other avo…

…concerns about transparency, accountability and public trust in governance. The organisation called for the suspension of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, pending the outcome of an independent investigation into the allegations. CHRICED said the controversy has become a test of public accountabil…

…said the group remained fully committed to supporting President Bola Tinubu's administration and the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to him, while allegations deserving of investigation should be handled by the appropriate authorities, there was a need to avoid what he described as "trial by media"…

…of federal institutions, the Federal Capital Territory, counter-terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime, border security, arms trafficking, interstate criminal activities and other national security matters. The state police, he said, would enforce state laws, maintain public order, prevent crime within their jurisdicti…

…Okonjo-Iweala, has highlighted the vibrant cultural performances that marked the organisation's Open Day in Geneva, with Nigerian masquerades emerging as one of the standout attractions. The WTO opened its headquarters to members of the public on Sunday, offering visitors an opportunity to tour the organisation's home,…

…also expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying his administration should be given more time to implement its policies. Sanwo-Olu urged the APC chairmen to remain committed to the nation’s development and prioritise the welfare of citizens. He said President Tinubu had taken significant s…

…that specialised institutions could deliver better results than conventional ministries. He said many of the landmark projects transforming the state presently were products of Tinubu's foresight and vision. Hamzat listed projects such as the rail lines, Lekki Free Trade Zone, Eko Atlantic City, Lagos-Calabar Coastal H…

Journalists, fact-checkers and civil society organisations have launched a nationwide #CheckBeforeYouPost campaign as part of efforts to curb misinformation, disinformation and hate speech ahead of the Osun State governorship election and the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders said Nigeria's information ecosystem…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria and the European Union to enhance humanitarian response and support vulnerable populations amid declining global aid resources. Doro made the call during a series of high-level engagements in…

…"I will advise our people that when things like this happen, they should not weaponise them or play politics with them. It was so shocking that some people decided to play politics with this unfortunate incident," he said. Recall that the governor had on Saturday directed the management of EKSUTH to provide comprehensi…

…budget process without legislative oversight and public accountability. The organisation also described the response attributed to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy as inadequate, given the gravity of the allegations. HURIWA urged the Federal Government to publish documents detailing the…

…are considered. His comments followed the Federal Government’s unveiling of what the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, described as the first comprehensive review of the NYSC since its establishment in 1973. The proposed reforms include restructuring the orientation camp into three phases, introducing 11…

…its legal status. According to Ameh, the 2026 Budget Call Circular was issued to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), raising questions about the basis for the council’s inclusion in the budget. He argued that the process through which the body was reflected in the budget required clarification, noting that it…

…candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progressives under the banner, "Kwara Ndupe (Kwara is Grateful)," drew party leaders, candidates and supporters through major streets of Ilorin, the state capital. APC supporters at the Kwara Ndupe Rally on Sunday. Photo Ab…