National Industrial Court of Nigeria has directed the Federal Government to formally register the National Association of Non-Teaching Staff of Nigerian Universities (NANTS) as a trade union, bringing to an end a legal dispute over the group’s recognition. In a judgment delivered by Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae, the court held...
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger commitment to ensuring that every African child has access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities, describing them as fundamental requirements for healthy growth and development. In a message commemorating the Day of the African Child 2026, the First...
The Federal Government has showcased Nigeria’s Digital National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) on the global stage at the 2026 DHIS2 Annual Conference in Oslo, Norway, with the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, presenting Nigeria’s education digital transformation journey and positioning the country as a leading...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail earlier granted to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, after he failed to appear for the continuation of his trial. The decision was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Mohammed Umar following submissions by the...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the posting and allocation of portfolios to the nine newly sworn-in commissioners following their screening and confirmation by Borno State House of Assembly. Governor Zulum has also approved the creation of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development as part...
A coalition of stakeholders and youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has called on the party’s national leadership to ensure justice, fairness and adherence to constitutional provisions in resolving the controversy surrounding the party’s May 2026 primary election. The group, operating under the banner of...
The Future Platform, a prominent coalition of Nigerian diaspora professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates for national development, has announced the hosting of the Renewed Hope Mega Rally on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The landmark event is expected to bring together Nigerians...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has welcomed the successful conclusion of the prisoner exchange agreement between Nigeria and Ethiopia, describing the development as a positive humanitarian step that underscores the importance of protecting the dignity and rights of Nigerian citizens abroad. Reacting to the development in...
In collaboration with international partners, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has foiled an attempt to smuggle a large consignment of Tap Tramadol 250mg through the Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMAC). The intercepted shipment was formally handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday, 11 June...
Plateau State has commenced construction of a 500-cattle-per-day ultra-modern abattoir in a move aimed at positioning the state as a major livestock processing and meat production hub in Nigeria. Governor Caleb Mutfwang performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility at Pwomol Village, Heipang, alongside a Veterinary Teaching Hospital in...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has emerged as BusinessDay’s 2025 Governor of the Year on Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA) under the category of Infrastructure Competitiveness Category Awards. The award ceremony is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at NAF Conference Center & Suites,...
Federal Government is set to roll out 10,000 electric tricycles for use as part of a broad plan to ease public transportation across Nigeria. The tricycles will be distributed by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in August, 2026 for use across the northeast region and beyond. The Vice...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace integrity, competence, discipline and hard work as essential ingredients for achieving lasting success and driving national development. Obi made the call on Sunday following his participation at the This Generation Conference hosted by Summit Bible...
Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), LCC Kirikasama, Maiduguri, on Sunday held a special prayer session for peace, unity, stability and progress in Maiduguri, Borno State and Nigeria as a whole. Speaking during the event, Apostle Joshua Akeredolu, who is also the Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria...
Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has commenced the screening and weighing of pilgrims’ luggage to ensure compliance with airline regulations and prevent the transportation of prohibited items. Chairman of the Luggage Screening and Weighing Sub-Committee, Professor Muhammadu Mustapha Gwadabe, disclosed that the exercise began on Thursday night as part...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian playwright, novelist and poet, Prof. Femi Osofisan on the occasion of his 80th birthday. President Tinubu in his tribute on Monday, described Prof. Osofisan as one of those incredibly brilliant individuals who have blessed the world with their creativity. Full text of the...
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, on the passing of her beloved mother, Hajiya Fatima Musa Musawa. Hajiya Musawa died on Saturday, June 13. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,...
Borno State Government has reintegrated 720 former terrorists, alongside 992 spouses and 2,050 children, under its ongoing deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme, describing the exercise as a critical component of efforts to restore lasting peace across the state. The beneficiaries, classified as low-risk and minor clients under Batch 9...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended Nigerian music star Davido for using his global platform at the FIFA Club World Cup to draw attention to the country’s security challenges, particularly the plight of abducted schoolchildren. In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi said...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.” The NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion for incorporation expenses from...