…identities, secure digital communications, and support electronic transactions. Recognising this reality, the new law significantly strengthens NIMC’s enforcement powers. Unlike the previous Act, which largely focused on administration, the 2026 law grants the commission investigative powers, including court-authorised…

…that more than 20 million pupils drop out before reaching senior secondary school. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the policy on Tuesday in Abuja, saying the existing structure had failed to achieve its objectives and contributed to poor transition rates from primary to secondary education. Reacti…

…including the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, Professorial Secretariat Administrative Allowance and Earned Academic Allowance. However, ASUU expressed concern that the state governments in the zone were yet to honour the agreement despite participating in the negotiations that culminated in its signing in Decemb…

…in our homes is dumped on road medians and other public places. Residents should patronise their PSP operators and immediately report any failure in service delivery to LAWMA. There is no justification for indiscriminate waste disposal," he said. He also warned traders and market leaders to maintain clean markets, sayi…

…have the right to prevent you from expressing yourself. They are interested only in punishing me without conviction,” he said. ‘Nigeria never became democratic nation’ – Sowore

…in Africa. The agenda was unveiled at the opening of the institute's two-day organisational review and repositioning retreat themed "Re-Align, Re-Energize, Re-Position," held at the Digital Park, University of Ibadan, in Oyo State. Speaking at the event, the Director of IAMRAT, Prof. Ike Ajayi, said the institute had r…

…including AK-47 rifles. 3. No fewer than five people working closely with a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, have been arraigned by the Department of State Service, DSS. They were arraigned for allegedly concealing information regarding the whereabouts of their principal who has been in…

The agency says the former minister is in its custody in Abuja.

…schools while many senior secondary school facilities remain underutilised. "The Minister also announced that the Federal Government will phase out the disarticulation policy separating Junior Secondary Schools from Senior Secondary Schools, the arrangement that has contributed to overcrowded junior secondary schools,…

…legal battle. What you should know Diezani Alison-Madueke's tenure as Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum Resources between 2010 and 2015 was marked by allegations of financial impropriety and corruption. She has been accused of accumulating substantial wealth through illegal means. Following her exit from public office, s…

…people of Katsina-Ala and the state not to be discouraged, assuring them that his administration remains committed to protecting lives and property. "We will not allow the forces of darkness to drive you away from your lands or dampen your spirits. We are building a Benue where peace and justice prevail, and this setba…

…performance at the 2026 World Cup. CoachCountryStatusReason / TimingSabri LamouchiTunisiaSackedDismissed after just one group-stage match following a heavy 1-5 defeat to Sweden.Steve ClarkeScotlandResignedStepped down immediately following Scotland's group-stage exit (3rd in Group C).Miroslav KoubekCzechiaResignedDepar…

…better equipped for employment, entrepreneurship and national service. Recall that the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, alongside the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, briefed journalists after Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on the far-reac…

…safety of candidates, examination officials and other participants. The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, said the 2026 BECE, which commenced on Monday, June 29, would continue uninterrupted except for the affected papers. “This decision has been taken as…

…Service Commission, Bola Onile. The statement said the approval underscores the administration's commitment to the welfare, motivation and career progression of workers in the state public service, particularly personnel under the Teaching Service Commission. Reacting to the development, the Executive Chairman of TESCO…

…cooperation in governance, economic development and strategic engagement as the Communist Party of China celebrates its 105th anniversary. In a statement marking the anniversary, issued on Tuesday in Abuja, China's Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, said the CPC's leadership had been the driving force behind China's tra…

…matches, alongside France and Argentina, and did not concede a single goal. Ecuador finished third in their group, scoring just two goals. Gilberto Mora, 17, was named in the starting line-up for Mexico, becoming the second-youngest player to start a knockout match at the World Cup finals behind Pele in 1958. The home…

…was announced during a consultative meeting between the group and the APGA campaign organisation held at Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. Present at the meeting were the Director-General of the campaign organisation and former Chairman of Njikoka Local Government Area, Hon. George Ozor; the AP…

…called for immediate intervention.According to him, repeated appeals to successive administrations have yielded little progress, leaving residents with no option but to continue speaking out. As Enugu State pursues ambitious development projects across different sectors, the people of Umabor insist they are not asking…

…It is more than 48 hours after this story came to town. The President Bola Tinubu administration has not reacted to it, which means it must be true. This says a lot about the so-called joint US-Nigeria military cooperation against terrorism in Nigeria, which is more like a US imposition on our leaders. Since President…

…punitive measures. Also speaking, Director of Food and Drug Services at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs. Olufobi Yusuf Adeola, said food fortification remains critical to improving dietary quality and reducing the health burden associated with nutrient deficiencies. "When you fortify food, you im…

…3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe finished a superb move to break the deadlock just before half-time in the last-32 tie watched by 80,663 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after France had already hit the woodwork twice — once through Mbappe and once through Olise. The…

…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 security framework, enhancing the pro…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has commended the resilience of Nigerians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct despite the circumstances that forced them to l…

…financial statements. Speaking at the 5th Annual Nigeria Employers' Summit organised by the Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association in Abuja on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Rabiu Olowo, said the rules of business is changing globally and…