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Reps Laud Tinubu Over ₦700bn Osun Road Project Approvals

May 2, 2026

The Osun road project has received praise from five members of the House of Representatives following federal approval of infrastructure projects valued at about ₦700bn across key road corridors in Osun State. The project approvals were announced in connection with Federal Executive Council decisions covering major rehabilitation and construction works aimed at improving transport infrastructure […]

Supreme Court Judgment Restores ADC Leadership, Affects Turaki PDP

May 1, 2026

The Supreme Court has delivered a decisive Supreme Court judgment on the leadership disputes within the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, restoring the leadership of former Senate President David Mark in the ADC while affecting the faction led by Tanimu Turaki in the PDP. The Supreme Court judgment, delivered in Abuja, addressed […]

Reps Pass National Plan Bill Through Second Reading in House

April 30, 2026

The House of Representatives has passed the national plan bill through second reading, marking a significant legislative step toward establishing a structured long-term development framework for Nigeria. The national plan bill is designed to guide the country’s economic and development priorities across successive administrations. The decision was taken during plenary at the National Assembly in […]

Garo Selection sparks debate as Kano governor breaks silence on deputy nomination

April 29, 2026

The Garo selection for the position of deputy governor has been defended by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who outlined the reasons behind nominating Aminu Abdussalam Garo following the vacancy in the office. The office of the deputy governor in Kano State became vacant after recent political developments, prompting the need for a replacement […]

Food security bill gains momentum as NASS moves to strengthen reserves

April 29, 2026

The food security bill is advancing in the National Assembly as lawmakers move to strengthen Nigeria’s food systems through proposed legislation aimed at establishing a national food reserve framework to improve availability and stability. Food security has remained a critical national issue in Nigeria, driven by rising population demand, climate-related disruptions, and supply chain challenges […]

How Nigeria can unlock $74bn livestock economy as Maiha pushes reforms

April 28, 2026

The Nigeria Livestock sector has been identified as a major driver of future economic growth, with the Federal Government projecting that targeted reforms and investment could expand its value to about $74 billion, according to the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha. The livestock industry in Nigeria plays a central role in agriculture, food […]

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, […]