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EU Partners Nigeria’s 3MTT Programme to Scale Digital Skills and Launch Talent Network

The European Union has partnered with Nigeria's 3MTT Programme to scale digital skills training and connect talent to real employment opportunities

Tinubu Orders Surveillance Cameras, Deploys Troops After Plateau Killings

KEY POINTS Tinubu ordered installation of over 5,000 surveillance cameras in Plateau after the Palm Sunday killings. The Nigerian Army deployed more than 850 additional troops to reinforce security operations. Government pledged compensation for victims and rollout of AI-enabled monitoring to prevent further violence. President...

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Lagos Begins Compensation for Oworonshoki Demolition Victims

Lagos begins Oworonshoki demolition compensation, balancing urban renewal with citizen welfare and long-term waterfront development goals.

EFCC Recovers ₦500 Billion, Secures 7,000 Convictions — Tinubu

Tinubu says EFCC corruption recovery tops ₦500 billion with 7,000 convictions, underscoring renewed national momentum against graft.

ASUU Strike Halts Universities as Government Tightens Grip

ASUU strike shuts Nigerian universities as lecturers protest unpaid salaries and government enforcement intensifies across campuses.

Police Yet to Get Court Order on Tinted Permits

Nigeria Police clarify that no court order has reinstated tinted-glass permits, maintaining suspension until legal review is completed under Egbetokun’s directive.

FG to Arraign Activist Sowore Over Social Media Post

FG will arraign activist Omoyele Sowore over a social media post critical of President Tinubu, citing cybercrimes law, with X and Meta also named in the case.

Otedola Raises Stake in First HoldCo by ₦2.01 Billion

Femi Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01 billion, strengthening his hold in Nigeria’s oldest financial institution.

Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.23% in Q2, Surpassing Forecasts

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 4.23% in Q2 2023, exceeding expectations, with agriculture and services leading the charge.

Abia Community Divided Over Ban On Native Doctors

Abia faces rising tension after the government banned the native doctors’ new yam festival, sparking disputes between cultural leaders and authorities.

Nigerian Army Kills Militants, Frees Dozens in Raids

The Nigerian Army kills terrorists and rescues 39 hostages in raids that intensify counterterrorism efforts across northern states.

Zamfara Nurses Strike as Union Presses Governor

Zamfara nurses strike after 24-hour ultimatum to Governor Lawal, demanding unpaid entitlements and better welfare conditions.

Canoe Paddlers Find New Livelihood in Flooded Maiduguri

Maiduguri’s seasonal floods spark canoe paddling as a new urban trade, turning hardship into economic survival for residents and young entrepreneurs.

NAFDAC Seals Illegal Factories, Arrests Chemical Producer in Abuja

NAFDAC arrests chemical producer and seals illegal water and rice factories in Abuja amid safety crackdown.

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EU Partners Nigeria’s 3MTT Programme to Scale Digital Skills and Launch Talent Network

The European Union has partnered with Nigeria's 3MTT Programme to scale digital skills training and connect talent to real employment opportunities

Tinubu Orders Surveillance Cameras, Deploys Troops After Plateau Killings

KEY POINTS Tinubu ordered installation of over 5,000 surveillance cameras in Plateau after the...

ADC Demands INEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Alleged Bias in Leadership Dispute

KEY POINTS ADC demanded the resignation of INEC chairman Joash Amupitan, accusing the commission...

Tinubu Appoints Shu’aibu Aliyu as PTDF Executive Secretary

KEY POINTS President Tinubu appointed Shu’aibu Aliyu as PTDF executive secretary, replacing Ahmed Aminu...