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FG to ban unrated textbooks in schools from September 2026

April 27, 2026

The unrated textbooks policy will take effect from September 2026 as the Federal Government moves to ban the use of unapproved and unranked instructional materials in primary and secondary schools across Nigeria, following the introduction of a national textbook ranking system. The policy forms part of ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s education sector aimed at improving […]

FAAN to sustain aviation gains after Nigeria’s record safety rating boost

April 24, 2026

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has pledged to sustain recent improvements in the aviation sector following Nigeria’s record aviation safety performance, after the country achieved a 91.45 per cent score in the latest International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) audit. Nigeria’s aviation sector has undergone a series of regulatory and operational reforms in recent […]

Automatic ticket debate as Tinubu leaves lawmakers’ fate in governors’ hands

April 24, 2026

The automatic ticket debate within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified following indications that President Bola Tinubu has left decisions on lawmakers’ return tickets largely in the hands of state governors, ahead of preparations for the 2027 general elections. Discussions around automatic tickets have long shaped internal party dynamics in Nigeria, particularly within the […]

Tinubu pension war chest unveiled with N25trn for civil servants

April 23, 2026

Tinubu pension war initiative has been unveiled by the Federal Government with a N25 trillion framework aimed at strengthening civil servants’ welfare, improving compensation systems, and enhancing access to social security benefits across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. Nigeria’s pension and employee compensation systems have faced longstanding administrative and structural challenges, including delays in benefit payments, […]

Lagos sanitation modalities clarified ahead April 25 exercise, government warns defaulters

April 22, 2026

Lagos sanitation modalities have been clarified by the Lagos State Government as it announced enforcement measures and compliance expectations ahead of the resumption of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for April 25 across the state. The monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos State is a structured public hygiene programme designed to improve environmental cleanliness, […]

Kano Assembly approval awaits as Yusuf nominates Garo deputy governor

April 22, 2026

Kano Assembly approval process is now expected to commence after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor of the state. The nomination follows the emergence of a vacancy in the office of Deputy Governor after the […]

Governors can fix insecurity, Owoseni faults reliance on Abuja

April 21, 2026

The Governors can fix insecurity position has been emphasised by former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, who stated that state governors must take primary responsibility for addressing insecurity within their jurisdictions rather than depending on directives and interventions from Abuja. Nigeria’s security architecture remains largely centralised, with key agencies such as the Nigeria […]

Tinubu Signs 2026 Budget, Approves ₦68.32tn Appropriation, Extends 2025 Spending

April 17, 2026

Tinubu signs 2026 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion while also extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026, in a move aimed at ensuring completion of ongoing projects and fiscal continuity. President Bola Tinubu assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill following its passage by the National […]

FCCPC Directive Halts Airtime Borrowing Services as Subscribers React to Suspension

April 17, 2026

FCCPC airtime borrowing services have been suspended following a regulatory directive that halted telecom operators’ credit advance platforms, leaving subscribers across Nigeria expressing frustration over the sudden disruption of a service widely used for emergency communication and short-term credit access. The suspension is linked to the implementation of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s […]

NESG Calls for Tax Law Amendment as Group Urges Review of PIA, Electricity Act

April 16, 2026

NESG tax law amendment call has been issued as the Nigeria Economic Summit Group urged the National Assembly to urgently review the Nigeria Tax Act, Petroleum Industry Act, and Electricity Act to improve Nigeria’s business environment and investment climate. The call was contained in a policy brief presented in Abuja, focusing on priority legislative actions […]