…developments around the decriminalisation of attempted suicide issue, including the Federal Government’s September 2026 announcement that it had begun the process of removing criminal penalties for attempted suicide following Federal Executive Council approval. The fourth edition shifts the major focus towards young pe…

…2026 Photo: BloombergImagesData obtained from the Debt Management Office showed that the federal government held the bulk of the country's domestic debt at N87.00 trillion, while states and the FCT accounted for the remaining N4.59 trillion of the N91.59 trillion total domestic debt.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to…

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Federal Government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed fi…

The Federal Government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed financing comprises three separate $500m facilities for climate resil…

…have vowed to sustain its strike until the state government implements the December 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement.The strike, which began on September 15, has shut down academic activities at Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo; Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, Oto/Ijanikin; and Lagos State Universit…

By Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) has signed the N728.979 billion Series-2 bond under its N4 trillion Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, in a fresh move to settle verified legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies and restore liquidity to Nigeria’s power sector. The transaction compr…

…we should be sitting up. All of us—the military, the police, the state government, the Federal Government—everybody must be involved. But most importantly, the people must be security conscious,” he said. He added that intelligence from local communities could help security agencies detect suspicious activities early.…

…said the sensitisation workshop was part of the broader anti-corruption drive of the Federal Government. She said the programme was designed, among other objectives, to induct new staff into a culture of ethical and responsible public service. Adeshina added that the workshop sought to strengthen participants’ understa…

…alleged attacks on PDP members and supporters was increasingly being directed at the Federal Government and, by extension, the President. He warned that the situation could trigger a protest vote against Tinubu if the Federal Government was perceived to have failed to intervene in the alleged political violence. Accord…

…partners Coursera, Pluralsight, NOUN, YABATECH to bridge skills gap The Federal Government has committed over N10.5 billion to the Digital Training Academy (DTA), a new initiative designed to equip more than 32,000 Nigerians with globally competitive digital and professional skills.Contents…partners Coursera, Pluralsi…

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has moved to defuse the escalating crisis over the controversial management arrangement for King’s College, Lagos, assuring workers that none of them would be sacked, victimised or punished as a result of the dispute. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, gave the as…

…Initiative fails to calm security fears as pupils return. The Punch leads with the Federal Government planning to submit the 2027 budget proposal to the National Assembly in September, in an attempt to advance the budget cycle amid persistent implementation challenges and overlapping fiscal years. Lastly, The Nation re…

…e-was-molesting-daughter-husband/ 4. 2027 budget: FG gives MDAs September 18 deadline The Federal Government plans to submit the 2027 budget proposal to the National Assembly in September, in an attempt to advance the budget cycle amid persistent implementation challenges and overlapping fiscal years. The plan is conta…

…the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the school’s Old Boys Association. The Federal Government, which owns the unity colleges, recently handed over the college to its old boys. The development prompted the Parent Teacher Associations of the unity colleges to call on their members to boycott resumption. At the we…

…insecurity as one of the most serious challenges facing the state. He has engaged the Federal Government and security agencies in efforts to protect communities and return displaced persons to their ancestral homes. The apparent contradiction in the support Ortom is extending to both the incumbent President, Bola Tinub…

…some Nigerians during the ongoing passport intervention exercise was not approved by the Federal Government, insisting that the standard administrative charge remains £20. The clarification came barely a day after the mission announced that applicants who had paid £70 would receive a £50 refund, leaving the £20 standar…

…questions about security preparedness, response and accountability. It called on the Federal Government and the Plateau State Government, as well as the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, to strengthen the protection of vulnerable communities and disrupt the activities of armed groups. The…

…of the Federal Ministry of Education have laid out two immediate conditions for the Federal Government to stop the total shutdown of the country’s 115 Federal Unity Colleges. Academic activities across all Federal Government Colleges (FGCs), Federal Government Girls’ Colleges (FGGCs), and Federal Science and Technical…

…The government is there to protect the state and the people,” he said. Lakemfa urged the Federal Government and consumer protection agencies to take stronger action against arbitrary price increases. He said that changes in global oil prices should not automatically translate into equivalent increases in domestic petro…

…industrial disputes and disruptions under this administration, even while the Federal Government continues to advertise an era of stability in the tertiary education calendar. “The crisis is therefore not merely a federal university problem. It exposes a wider contradiction between the enormous revenues government cele…

…growth and development,” she said. Tinubu said the initiative was in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its objectives of improving food security, healthcare outcomes and the welfare of Nigerians. The South-South launch brings to five the number of geopolitical zones covered by the int…

…as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, calling on Nigerians to cast their votes for the 26-year-old as she competes at the 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam.Minister of Art, Cu…

…were prepared to align their programmes with the governor’s SHINE AGENDA and the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “We are ready to key into the SHINE AGENDA of the governor and the Renewed Hope of the president, and to bring development to our various local governments,” he said. Okpebholo swears in 18 Edo LG…

…commitment to disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness. She noted that the Federal Government attaches great importance to strengthening the capacity of states to respond effectively to natural disasters, especially flooding which continues to threaten communities, livelihoods and critical infrastructure acro…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating youth and adult illiteracy in Nigeria through the expansion of literacy centres, strengthening of adult education institutions and increased access to lifelong learning opportunities. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, state…