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INEC met political parties ahead of the June 20 Ekiti governorship election to review preparations.
The commission defended its decision to appeal...
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SGF Backs Tinubu Administration’s Economic Policies
Claims Economy Is Showing Signs of Recovery
Highlights Social Intervention Programmes
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has defended the economic and social reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that...
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.
The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.
The Senate has queried the South East Development Commission over N153m allegedly spent renting an Abuja office, demanding a full account of funds from its 2025 budget.
The Federal Government says Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic fragility, defending President Tinubu's reforms with GDP growth, over one million student loan beneficiaries and anti-graft gains.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says the National Assembly will pass the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police this week, calling the reform long overdue amid worsening insecurity.
Nigeria says it is weighing sanctions against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, warning that a review of bilateral privileges is not off the table.
Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala says Nigeria's large population and infrastructure deficit are slowing the impact of President Tinubu's economic reforms on ordinary citizens.
Peter Obi warns that Nigerian politicians are fixated on the 2027 elections while abducted schoolchildren in Borno and Oyo remain in captivity after two weeks.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has redeployed its four deputy governors in a major management restructuring effective June 1, 2026.
The changes affect key directorates including Economic Policy, Operations, Corporate Services, and Financial System Stability.
The apex bank says the reshuffle is...
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has unveiled Payment Systems Vision 2028, a strategic roadmap to build a secure, inclusive and globally competitive payments ecosystem in Nigeria.
UBA has opened an innovation hub and business office at the University of Lagos, as chairman Tony Elumelu returned to his alma mater for the commissioning.
Nigeria's trade surplus jumped 220 percent to $480 million in January as oil exports hit a record, even as weaker cocoa prices dragged non-oil earnings.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.
Nigeria's worsening economy is forcing parents to pull children from private schools, with some children as young as seven now working to support their families.
EFCC invites former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami for renewed questioning as investigators expand their probe and revisit decisions from his time in office
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President Tinubu approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly.
The announcement followed a meeting with CAF...
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FIFA dismissed NFF’s petition challenging DR Congo players’ eligibility.
Nigeria alleged passport irregularities but failed to prove the case.
NFF has appealed the decision as DR Congo advances in qualification.
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has lost its petition against the Democratic Republic...
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.
The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.
The Federal Government says Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic fragility, defending President Tinubu's reforms with GDP growth, over one million student loan beneficiaries and anti-graft gains.
The Senate has queried the South East Development Commission over N153m allegedly spent renting an Abuja office, demanding a full account of funds from its 2025 budget.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says the National Assembly will pass the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police this week, calling the reform long overdue amid worsening insecurity.