The Federal Government, state governors and key development partners have renewed their collaborative push to rescue Nigeria’s struggling education sector, following the maiden Nigeria Education Forum (NEF 2025) held in Abuja on Tuesday and Wednesday. The forum, organised by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the Federal Ministry of Education, the Committee of States’ Commissioners of Education in Nigeria and other partners, brought together major players to address long-sta

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its directive for the withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs, insisting that the personnel must return to core policing duties as part of ongoing security reforms. President Bola Tinubu restated the order on Wednesday before presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja, expressing displeasure over the slow pace of compliance by relevant agencies. He directed the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi T

The House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing legislative measures that will strengthen Nigerian youths and enhance their role in national development. Chairman of the Committee, Moshood Akiolu, made the pledge on Wednesday at an event commemorating the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day in Abuja, stressing the need for stronger institutions and improved civic engagement. Akiolu said the 10th House, under Speaker Taju

A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has raised alarm over the scale of violence suffered by Christian communities in Benue State, following his visit to several internally displaced persons (IDP) camps on Wednesday, where he met survivors of deadly attacks. Moore said he encountered dozens of displaced Christians who narrated horrifying experiences of killings that forced them from their ancestral homes, noting that the level of brutality described to him underscored th

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over allegations of terrorism financing, money laundering, and suspicious financial activities linked to recovered Abacha loot. According to EFCC investigators, Malami is expected to account for his reported N10 billion investment portfolio in Kebbi State, as well as clarify the whereabouts of $322 million recovered from Sw

Nigeria’s education budget has surged to N3.52 trillion in 2025 under President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant rise from the N1.54 trillion allocated in 2023, Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum, Mr Shettima emphasised that the increased investment reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening human capital and building a globally competitive population. The forum was organise

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to deepen defence and military cooperation between both countries. According to the statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State for Defence, Ahmed Dan Wudil, the agreement will enhance strategic collaboration across key security areas, including military training, intelligence sharing, defence production and joint operations. The MoU was signe

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s upstream arm, NNPC Exploration and Production Limited, has achieved its highest daily crude oil production in more than three decades, reaching 355,000 barrels per day on December 1, 2025. The milestone, confirmed in a statement by NNPC Limited’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, marks the company’s biggest output since 1989 and reflects renewed momentum in Nigeria’s upstream recovery According to the statement, NNPC

The Economic Community of West African States has declared a state of emergency across the region following renewed political instability, rising security threats, and worsening humanitarian conditions. The announcement was made by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, during the 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja, where he warned that the region now faces unprecedented risks that demand urgent collective action

The Federal Government has announced a sweeping ban on the use of physical cash for revenue payments, directing all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to fully switch to electronic transactions. The directive, issued through four Treasury circulars released by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, mandates MDAs to install functional POS terminals and other approved electronic payment devices within 45 days. According to the circulars signed by the Account

The Federal Government has directed all ministries, departments and agencies to roll over 70 per cent of their 2025 capital budget into the 2026 fiscal year, as part of efforts to prioritise ongoing projects and manage spending pressures caused by declining revenues. The directive, issued through the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular released by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, emphasizes that no new capital projects will be allowed in the 2026 fiscal proposal,

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has again expressed concern over persistent funding challenges affecting its operations, prompting a visit by its Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, to the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation on Monday. During the meeting, Ambassador Ahmed engaged with the Accountant-General, Dr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, to seek more predictable financing and faster release of budgeted allocations for the ministry’s activities at home and

Burkina Faso’s military government has announced the detention of 11 Nigerian military personnel and the seizure of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 transport aircraft after what it described as an unauthorised entry into Burkinabe airspace. The aircraft was said to have made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso on December 8, 2025. The development was disclosed late Monday in a statement by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a regional military bloc comprising Burkina Fas

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the payment of the 13th month salary for Oyo State workers for the seventh consecutive year, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare. He also approved the outstanding salaries and minimum wage arrears owed to staff of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The governor made the announcement on Monday while inaugurating the Governing Board of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital a

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday issued a firm warning to public officers as rising corruption continues to undermine effective governance and weaken public institutions. He said Nigeria could not afford practices that eroded public trust at a time when the nation was striving to rebuild confidence in leadership. Speaking at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, the President represented by the Secretary to t

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding public trust through honest, sincere, and purposeful communication, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris. He gave the assurance during the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) and Dinner held on Sunday night in Abuja. Idris, who was an award recipient at the event organised by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

Nigeria’s digital talent pool recorded a major milestone as Afrobeats sensation Crown Uzama, widely known as Shallipopi, emerged as the standout winner at the 2025 TikTok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa. The ceremony, held in Johannesburg, celebrated the region’s most influential voices on the platform. Shallipopi’s recognition as Artiste of the Year capped a breakthrough season marked by the runaway success of his track Laho, a song that sparked massive challenges, dance trend

The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, following an attack by bandits that took 315 people, including 303 students and 12 teachers, two weeks ago. With the release, 153 pupils and all 12 teachers remain in captivity. Details of the release remain sketchy, and authorities have not confirmed whether ransom was pai

President Bola Tinubu and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday held talks on the growing security crisis in Nigeria, focusing on areas of collaboration and international support to address terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings in the northern region. The conversation came as a United States delegation, including the US Ambassador to Nigeria and senior congressional officials, met with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja to discuss reports of reli

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was on Sunday honoured with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua  by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, during a colourful and historic ceremony held in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The First Lady arrived at the Ooni’s palace around 1 PM to a warm reception marked by cultural displays, heightened security presence, and the gathering of palace chiefs who welcomed her ahead of the installat