Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday launched the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 in Abuja, declaring that the country must move decisively “from policy to productivity” and put an end to what he described as years of fragmented and uncoordinated industrial growth. Standing in for President Bola Tinubu, Shettima positioned the new blueprint as a strategic reset aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base and driving global competitiveness. Speaking at the event theme

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has officially flagged off the Advocacy and Awareness Campaign for the National Community Food Bank Programme, aimed at tackling child malnutrition across the country. The launch took place during the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Addressing traditional rulers and religious leaders at the summit, Mrs. Tinubu described health as central to national productivity and develop

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General in charge of party outreach, engagement and mobilisation. The announcement was made on Tuesday through a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The appointment takes immediate effect. Tinubu, acting in his capacity as leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the decision was informed

President Bola Tinubu has urged traditional rulers and religious leaders across the country to take a frontline role in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system and tackling malnutrition at the community level. Speaking in Abuja at the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health, the President said sustainable reform in the health sector would be impossible without the credibility and grassroots influence of monarchs and faith leaders. He described them

The House of Representatives was thrown into heated debate on Tuesday as opposition lawmakers kicked against efforts to amend Clause 60 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The clause, earlier passed by the House, makes provision for the real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units to a central viewing portal operated by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Tensions rose after the Committee on Electoral Matters proposed that the chamber r

President Bola Tinubu  has reiterated his administration’s resolve to reposition Nigeria’s economy, urging citizens to remain patient as reforms aimed at stabilising and strengthening key sectors continue to unfold. The President gave the assurance on Monday during an official visit to Adamawa State, where he said recent policy decisions were designed to lay a solid foundation for long-term national growth. He maintained that difficult economic measures undertaken by the Fede

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed cybercrime charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. According to court documents, the charges relate to alleged unlawful interception of communications linked to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Prosecutors claim the act contravenes provisions of the Cybercrimes Amendment Act 2024 and the Nigerian Communications Act 2003. The DSS alleges that El-Rufai admitted knowled

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 15.10 percent in January 2026, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure represents a marginal month-on-month decline and a substantial year-on-year drop from 27.61 percent recorded in January 2025, reflecting easing price pressures. Food inflation fell sharply to 8.89 percent year-on-year, offering relief to households grappling with rising living costs. The data comes ahead of the upcoming

The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has intensified advocacy for mandatory electronic transmission of election results, staging protests at the National Assembly. Coalition leaders argue that the Senate’s proposed “conditional transmission” clause in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025 could weaken transparency and undermine electoral credibility ahead of the 2027 elections. Co-Convener Andrew Mamedu insisted that real-time electronic transmission from polling units to

A coordinated joint security operation has dismantled three major bandit camps in Kogi State, resulting in the rescue of kidnapped victims and neutralisation of armed criminals. The operation involved personnel from the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, DSS, and local vigilante groups. Air and ground assaults were deployed in synchronised strikes. State Security Adviser Commander Jerry Sunday (rtd) disclosed that the camps we

The Gombe State Ministry of Health has expanded its voluntary blood donation campaign to address critical shortages in emergency healthcare services. The initiative was formally launched at the General Hospital Gombe by Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Jatau. Dr. Jatau described voluntary blood donation as a humanitarian duty capable of saving lives, particularly in maternal health emergencies and road traffic accident cases. He emphasized that the government is appealing to resi

Approximately 100 United States military personnel have arrived at Bauchi Airfield to provide advisory, training, and technical support to Nigeria’s armed forces as part of ongoing counterterrorism cooperation. The Defence Headquarters confirmed that the deployment followed formal requests by the Federal Government of Nigeria and strategic consultations between Nigerian and US military delegations. The collaboration forms part of a broader bilateral security framework. Direct

The Association of Private Fire Service Providers in Ekiti State has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the state fire service to improve fire prevention and safety management across the state. The pledge was made during a strategic engagement with the Permanent Secretary overseeing Fire Services in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Toyin Ojelabi-Pedro, in Ado-Ekiti. During the meeting, Ojelabi-Pedro emphasized that prevention rem

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has announced the commencement of mandatory enforcement of the National Audit and Assurance Firms Register, effective April 1, 2026. The directive makes it compulsory for all audit and assurance service providers operating in Nigeria to formally register or update their regulatory status with the Council. The enforcement measure is grounded in Sections 28, 60, and 61 of the Financial Reporting Council Act No. 6, 2011 (as amende

Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Monetary Institute (AMI), marking a major milestone in Africa’s long-standing drive toward monetary integration. The development was ratified at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) in February 2026, following earlier endorsement by the AU Executive Council at its 48th Ordinary Session. The decision reinforces Nigeria’s position as a key economic driver within the continent. Govern

The Federal Government has approved a N5 billion relief package for traders affected by the devastating fire that tore through Singer Market in Kano. Vice President Kashim Shettima  announced the intervention during a visit to the market on Monday, describing the incident as a national loss with far-reaching economic consequences. President Bola Tinubu  had earlier extended condolences to the victims and families of those who died in the incident. Initial reports confirmed at

President Bola Tinubu has put forward Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), following the resignation of Professor Abdullahi Usman.. The nomination was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said Mr. Tinubu has formally written to Senate President Godswill Akpabio to seek swift confirmation of Yusuf’s appo

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised serious concerns over alleged alterations to provisions of the Electoral Act by the National Assembly, warning that the development poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s democratic process. The pan-Northern socio-political organisation described the situation as alarming and capable of undermining public confidence in the nation’s electoral system. Speaking on Tuesday in Kaduna, the ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Professor

Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central has said the Senate can conduct an open and recorded vote on the issue of real-time electronic transmission of election results if the presiding officer permits it. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ningi said the law allows senators to publicly declare their positions, which would then be officially recorded. He argued that the controversy surrounding the Electoral Act amendment stemmed from procedural lapses and inadequa

Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of undermining Nigeria’s democracy amid controversy surrounding amendments to the Electoral Act. Adebayo made the allegation during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, reacting to the Senate’s passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 without approving a proposed amendment on real-time electronic transmission of results. He claim

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for the adoption of clear, technology-driven systems in the management of election results to enhance transparency and credibility in Nigeria’s electoral process The Union said prompt electronic transmission of polling unit results would reduce suspicion, limit post-election disputes, and strengthen public confidence in democratic institutions. According to the NUJ, technology-based reforms would ensure consistency and clarity

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has convened an emergency security council meeting following a deadly terrorist attack in Kaiama Local Government Area that reportedly claimed about 175 lives. The incident has heightened security concerns across the North-Central state. The meeting, held on Monday night at the Ahmadu Bello House in Ilorin, brought together heads of security agencies operating in the state. It formed part of the government’s immediate response to

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has called on countries to prioritise economic opportunities for women, describing such measures as essential to sustainable national development. She stressed that empowering women economically remains a global imperative. Mohammed made the call during a high-level engagement at the United Nations House in New York, where she received the Founder of Women Leaders Support Advancement (WLSA), Deborah Jan Hornecker, a

The Ondo State Government has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for deploying military personnel to communities affected by terrorist and bandit attacks, describing the intervention as timely and reassuring. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the state government stressed that acts of violence must not be allowed to undermine national unity. It emphasised that the safety of citizens remains paramount. The government a