…registered 1,526 corps members by the official cut-off date. He said, “The deployment policy of the scheme is one of Nigeria’s strongest instruments for promoting national unity by bringing together graduates from diverse ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. “We have in this camp a total of 1,526 corps members (…

…lives and protect innocent people. "The state government has maintained a zero-tolerance policy against touting, child trafficking, kidnapping, cultism and every form of criminal activity. And we assure residents that the government will continue to support security agencies in restoring peace and protecting lives and…

…that budgets passed by the National Assembly were binding laws and not optional policy documents. It noted that repeated budget rollovers and delayed capital releases had weakened legislative oversight and undermined fiscal discipline. Quoting Senate Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, who had reportedly descri…

…fund, arguing that the current method undermines the constitutional objective of the policy. by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 7:56 AM | Share this Story

…said. On health insurance, Sanwo-Olu said the state’s compulsory social health insurance policy had continued to expand coverage since the domestication of the National Health Insurance Authority Act. “Today, more than one and a half million Lagosians are enrolled in Ilera Eko. “As at the end of May this year, the figu…

…incentives for gas-powered equipment, he maintained that gas pricing remained a major policy gap requiring urgent attention. Onafowokan called on the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Ministry of Finance to strengthen funding support for development finance institutions, particularly the Bank of Industry, to make afforda…

…He added, “This initiative goes beyond electrification. It is an industrial policy. It is an employment strategy. It is a poverty reduction programme. It is a climate action initiative. It is a national productivity agenda. Above all, it is a practical investment in the future prosperity of Nigeria.” Raji said the prog…

…a timely platform for critical reflection on one of Nigeria's most significant security policy debates, stressing the need for police personnel to be well-informed as discussions on the proposed reform continue across the country.He said, "As discussions on the creation of State Police continue to gain momentum across…

…would boost morale and further enhance service delivery across public schools. The policy would elevate the status of graduate teachers, improve motivation and encourage greater dedication to teaching, ultimately translating into better learning outcomes for pupils across the state,” the union further stated. While tha…

…nor language that strips any person of their dignity - whoever they are." "That is not a policy written for a press release," Brodeur said. "It is the floor of what it means to represent this brand. "A title here isn't a trinket. It is a position of trust, extended by an organization and accepted by a woman who agrees…

…of the House Committee on Defence to supporting the reforms through legislative backing, policy support and effective oversight to ensure successful implementation. Benson expressed confidence that the measures would strengthen public trust in the Armed Forces, improve national security outcomes and contribute to lasti…

…engagement before adopting public positions on matters of national aviation policy,” it added. The communiqué comes amid an ongoing debate within Nigeria’s aviation industry over a proposed amendment to the sharing formula for the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge and Cargo Sales Charge. Under the current arrangement,…

…to provide investigation reports for four cases it was required to retain under its own policy. The regulator further found that although OTHM's records showed dozens of malpractice and maladministration incidents that met the reporting threshold between 2018 and 2024, it submitted only one notification to Ofqual durin…

…oil and gas industry. “President Tinubu’s approval of naira payment for crude, a policy that some other African countries have adopted, has also supported local refining capacity, such that Dangote Refinery has become a net exporter of PMS and aviation fuel. “Manufacturing and industrial companies similarly benefited f…

…three years. “Corruption remains one of the greatest obstacles to Nigeria’s progress. No policy or institutional reform will succeed unless it is anchored on transparency, accountability and integrity in public service.” He also said Northern Nigeria has the human and natural resources needed to drive economic growth,…

…from the Chief of Staff for strikes, unless they are in “immediate danger” — a change of policy from previous directives, under which attacks only required approval from the head of the regional command. Israel’s military, when questioned, referred AFP to the “political echelon” for a response. A spokesperson for Netan…

…worldThe panel's findings are expected to be presented in 2027 to guide international policy on nuclear risk and global securityPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and world…

…grapple with domestic economic pressures, rising defence spending and shifting foreign policy priorities. In the United States, the Trump administration in 2025 ordered a sweeping freeze and restructuring of USAID, the country’s main foreign aid agency. The move led to the cancellation of billions of dollars in program…

The Defence Headquarters has expanded its surrender policy for non-state actors nationwide. Previously limited largely to terrorists and bandits operating in the North-East, North-West and North-Central, the policy now extends to armed groups in the South-East, South-South and South-West. The Director of Defence Media…

…reliably determine where individuals, businesses and public assets are located. In a policy paper released on Monday, Adegbuyi said the Memorandum of Understanding recently signed by NIMC and NIPOST should not be confined to developing a national postcode framework but expanded into a broader digital addressing infrast…

…wars, sanctions regimes, and shifting alliances, one phrase has migrated from European policy papers to the heart of African diplomacy: “Strategic Autonomy”. For Nigeria, this is not a new experiment in isolation, nor is it a nostalgic return to Cold War non-alignment. As I outlined in a recent address from the Ministr…

…Affairs and Social Welfare, Nkechinyere Ugwu on Monday explained that Action Plan is a policy framework and not a bill requiring passage by the Imo State House of Assembly. She explained that while the ministry collaborated closely with the legislature throughout the drafting process, implementation remains the immedia…

…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Lagos State - A man operating a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos has been convicted by a Lagos State High Court for impersonating a lawyer and possessing a forged seal of the…

…1,000 student leaders drawn from 10 tertiary institutions in ethical leadership, public policy, democratic governance and public service. Executive Lead of the Gender Mobile Initiative, Omowumi Ogunrotimi, said the fellowship was created to bridge the gap between student leadership and opportunities for meaningful part…

…has pledged to push for the enforcement of the Federal Government’s local content policy to ensure the Armed Forces and other government agencies patronise indigenous manufacturers of military hardware. The Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the launch…