The Federal Government, through the National Health Fellows (NHF) Programme, has called on qualified young Nigerians to apply for the next cohort of fellows who will support efforts to strengthen primary healthcare systems across the country. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, which explained that the fellowship was created to address persistent gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare sector by training and deploying you

The new Nigerian Tax Act, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, introduces far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening the economy, promoting equity, and improving the financial stability of low- and middle-income earners while bridging infrastructural gaps across the country. To ensure compliance and smooth implementation, the Act outlines specific offences and corresponding penalties for individuals and businesses, beginning with sanctions for failure to register wit

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched “Project Breathe Clean Air Abuja,” a major initiative aimed at reducing household air pollution through the distribution of 5,000 gas cylinders and free refills for six months, promoting a transition from firewood and charcoal to clean cooking gas. The event, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, was championed by the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secret

The Southern Governors’ Forum is scheduled to meet today in Iperu, Ogun State, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and address pressing national and developmental concerns. The meeting was announced in a statement issued by the Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who confirmed that the session will hold at 10:00 a.m. at the Governor’s Residence in Iperu. According to the statement, the gathering will bring together gov

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to rehabilitating major roads in the Ota axis, following concerns raised by residents and members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over the deplorable state of road infrastructure in the area. The assurance was given during a meeting convened by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), who met with the leadership of the NBA Ota branch to address issues that led to the protest hel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador ahead of the nationwide rollout of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the governor will also serve as Director-General for Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation. His appointment takes immediate effect. Under the ne

The House of Representatives on Tuesday held a special plenary session dedicated to addressing Nigeria’s escalating national security challenges, admitting delegations from St. Kitts and Nevis and the United States Embassy as observers. The session is expected to consider a consolidated Internal Assessment prepared by various committees, covering security incidents, trends, oversight findings, previous resolutions, and evidence-based reports from committees on defence, nation

The Zamfara State Government, through the Zakkat and Endowment Board, has sponsored the mass wedding of 200 female orphans, widows, and less-privileged women as part of its 2025 social intervention programmes aimed at reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable households. The event, held on Monday, also marked the conclusion of the board’s annual activities, which featured business grants, debt relief support, poultry production training, and computer literacy programmes targ

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that all ongoing development projects are carried out in a fair, humane, and community-focused manner. The governor made this known during a gathering in Ibadan, where he announced plans to commence direct engagement with residents affected by the 110-kilometre Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project. Makinde explained that beginning Wednesday, he would embark on visits to

The attempt by the Nigerian government to secure the repatriation of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, from the United Kingdom has been turned down by British authorities. The move, initiated under international prisoner-transfer frameworks, was aimed at enabling the lawmaker to serve the remainder of his sentence in Nigeria. A diplomatic team led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, met with officials of the UK Ministry of Justice last week to disc

President Bola Tinubu has cautioned against the growing deployment of private military and security contractors in African conflict zones, warning that their increasing involvement undermines national sovereignty and complicates counter-terrorism operations across the continent. Speaking during the first plenary on Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism at the 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda, Angola, the President represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima said peace e

Governors of the six states in Nigeria’s South-West region convened in Ibadan on Monday, 24 November 2025, to assess pressing issues affecting the zone and to harmonise their positions on security, agriculture, and economic development. The meeting, held at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, brought together the governors of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo States under the platform of the South West Governors’ Forum. The session opened with a review of the growing s

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reported a Profit After Tax of ₦5.4 trillion for 2024, on revenue of ₦45.1 trillion, representing a 64% increase from 2023. Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari announced the result at a media briefing in Abuja, attributing the strong performance to enhanced operational efficiency, downstream market reforms and strict cost discipline. Ojulari said the company is advancing major gas infrastructure projects i

The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has described the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu as bold measures aimed at preparing Nigeria for a future of shared prosperity. Momoh spoke on Monday in Benin, Edo State, while delivering the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture of the University of Benin, addressing an audience of students, faculty, and stakeholders on the topic “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity.” The minister noted that many Nigerians experiencing the sh

The Presidency says the United States Government has expressed a renewed commitment to strengthening security cooperation with Nigeria, including enhanced intelligence sharing and the provision of military equipment to support counter-terrorism and counter-extremism operations. The development follows a series of high-level meetings in Washington last week between senior Nigerian officials and key arms of the US Government, aimed at deepening defence ties and expanding strate

The Kaduna State Government has dismissed as false and politically motivated the allegation by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai that the Uba Sani administration paid ₦1 billion to bandits as part of security engagements. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Sule Shu’aibu (SAN), said the former governor must provide proof within one week or retract the allegation, warning that failure to do so would result in legal action. El-

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Persons across the country, directing that the personnel be reassigned to core policing duties to boost national security coverage. The directive was issued during a high-level security meeting held on Sunday in Abuja, attended by service chiefs and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, where the president emphasized the urgent need to strengthen polici

The Federal Government has assured that the 25-kilometre access road linking Lekki Deep Seaport to Epe and Ijebu-Ode will be completed within a 21-month schedule, describing the project as fully on course and strategically viable. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, gave the assurance during an inspection of the road project in Lagos on Sunday, expressing confidence in the contractor’s capacity to deliver on time. Umahi noted that China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) w

The United States has issued a firm warning to Nigeria over the escalating wave of school abductions in the northern region, urging authorities to respond decisively and prevent the country from sliding deeper into insecurity that disproportionately affects children and vulnerable communities. In a statement released on Monday through the US State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs, Washington condemned the back-to-back kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi states, describing th

The Federal Government has announced that the first 47-kilometre section of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will be opened to motorists between December 12 and 17, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s coastal infrastructure drive. The announcement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during an inspection tour on Sunday. He affirmed that both the government and the contractor are committed to delivering the initial stretch of the 750-kilometre hig