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Legal Education Reform Sparks Uproar as NBA, SANs Push to Cut Law Degree Years and Scrap Law School

June 4, 2026

Far-reaching legal education reform proposals took centre stage at the 2026 Legal Education Summit organised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), with participants advocating significant changes to the structure of legal training in Nigeria, including reducing the duration of university law programmes and re-examining the role of the Nigerian Law School. The summit brought together […]

ADC primary row escalates as committee chair accuses Babachir Lawal of seeking result alteration

June 3, 2026

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has come under fresh scrutiny following allegations that he attempted to influence the outcome of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary in Adamawa State, a development that has intensified the ongoing ADC primary row within the party. The allegations were made by Dr. Nicholas Msheliza, […]

DSS Joins INEC Probe as Insider Linked to Voter Data Leak

June 2, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified investigations into an alleged voter data leak after preliminary findings traced the unauthorised access to a user account within the commission’s system, prompting the Department of State Services (DSS) to join the probe as authorities seek to determine how sensitive voter information was accessed and disclosed. The […]

₦100000 minimum wage under consideration by governors, NGF says

May 30, 2026

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has disclosed that a ₦100000 minimum wage is among the proposals being examined by state governors as discussions continue on a new national wage structure aimed at improving workers’ welfare while taking into account the fiscal realities of individual states. The debate over a ₦100,000 minimum wage comes amid growing […]

Gov Eno highlights road infrastructure delivery and gratuity payments in Akwa Ibom

May 29, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has defended his administration’s performance on road infrastructure delivery, stating that the state has completed about 1,300 kilometres of roads while also paying more than ₦83 billion in gratuity arrears owed to retirees across the state. The remarks on road infrastructure delivery were made as Governor Eno reviewed the […]

Reps back oil community fund increase to 6% in proposed PIA amendment

May 27, 2026

The House of Representatives and leaders of Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas, HOSTCOM, have moved to amend the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, seeking an increase in the oil community fund from the current three per cent allocation to six per cent for oil-producing communities across the Niger Delta. The proposal was presented […]

FG unveils net zero investment plan for 2060 carbon neutrality target

May 22, 2026

The Federal Government has unveiled a net zero plan aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, outlining a national investment framework designed to accelerate Nigeria’s transition toward cleaner energy systems and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative was presented as part of Nigeria’s long-term climate commitment under international environmental agreements. The net zero plan aligns […]

Court orders arrest of Kwara NSCDC boss over contempt ruling

May 21, 2026

A Federal High Court has issued an NSCDC contempt order directing the arrest of the Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps following alleged failure to comply with court directives in an ongoing legal matter. The order was made after proceedings in which the court examined issues of non-compliance with its […]

substandard goods control: FG unveils stronger measurement systems to protect consumers

May 21, 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen substandard goods control in Nigeria through improved measurement systems aimed at ensuring product accuracy, quality assurance, and consumer protection across markets and industries. The initiative is part of broader regulatory reforms targeting counterfeit and substandard products in circulation. Nigeria’s markets have long faced challenges related to inaccurate […]

NJC probes judicial malfeasance allegations against 256 judges

May 21, 2026

The National Judicial Council has intensified a judicial malfeasance probe involving 256 judges across Nigeria as concerns grow over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and ethical violations within the judiciary. The development follows disciplinary reviews and petitions submitted against judicial officers in different courts across the country. (vanguardngr.com) The judicial malfeasance probe is part […]