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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 […]

Oyebanji Continuity Agenda Best for Ekiti, Says Commissioner on Governance Strategy

April 15, 2026

Oyebanji continuity agenda best for Ekiti, according to the state Commissioner for Information, who said the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji is delivering sustained development through policy continuity and structured governance reforms in Ekiti State. The Ekiti State Government has consistently emphasised continuity as a central pillar of its governance approach, focusing on completing inherited […]

INEC Warns Over Digital Impersonation and Fake Accounts

April 13, 2026

INEC warns over digital impersonation targeting commission as the Independent National Electoral Commission cautioned Nigerians against fake online accounts and manipulated content allegedly used to mislead the public about its leadership and operations. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recently intensified public warnings over the misuse of digital platforms to impersonate its officials and […]

SERAP Probe Call Over ₦2.9bn Missing Funds in NIGCOMSAT, NNRA Escalates Pressure on Tinubu

April 12, 2026

SERAP probe call over ₦2.9bn missing funds in NIGCOMSAT and NNRA has intensified calls for accountability after the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate alleged financial discrepancies reported in federal agencies. The call follows findings attributed to the Auditor-General’s annual report, which flagged alleged financial irregularities across key government institutions, […]

Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN being received by officers of the permanent mission and the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York on his arrival at the JFK Airport, New York on Friday.

Tinubu Security Talks with Foreign Partners to Tackle Insecurity

April 11, 2026

Tinubu security talks with foreign partners to tackle insecurity have been disclosed by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who said President Bola Tinubu is actively engaging international allies to strengthen Nigeria’s security framework and respond to escalating security challenges across the country. Nigeria continues to confront persistent insecurity across multiple regions, including insurgency in the North-East, armed […]