The Presidency has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga described the claims as false, misleading, and politically...
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Nigeria is ready for business and under the leadership of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the country is committed to deepening ties with the Republic of Poland in different sectors of the economy, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said. This, he said, can be done in the...
No fewer than 13 political parties and their candidates have signed a peace accord, pledging themselves and their supporters to nonviolence, issue-based campaigns, and respect for the rule of law as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced its readiness to conduct a free, fair, and credible governorship election...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Kaduna State chapter on Thursday launched an aggressive political mobilisation drive ahead of the 2027 elections, declaring that Nigerians are “tired of APC and their unlimited troubles.” Speaking at the party’s first expanded Joint Executive Committee meeting in Kaduna, State Chairman Mordecai Sunday Ibrahim said...
Nigeria’s Eurobond market recorded mixed performance on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as yields on most long-dated instruments climbed despite strong price levels across several maturities, according to data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The DMO data showed that the country’s Eurobond yields ranged between 5.732 per cent...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has concluded the screening exercise for presidential aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The screening exercise was held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja as the party intensifies preparations for the next presidential election cycle. Atiku...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that 38 ministries and extra-ministerial departments have now transitioned to a secure paperless workflow system, even as he declared that Nigeria’s civil service was undergoing a major digital transformation. Speaking while declaring open the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja on Wednesday,...
NDSL launches first drone soccer league for secondary school students to boost STEM, aviation skills
NDSL launches first drone soccer league for secondary school students to boost STEM, aviation skills
Naija Drone Soccer League (NDSL) has officially unveiled Nigeria’s first competitive drone soccer league for senior secondary school student-athletes, in what organisers describe as a major step toward combining technology, education, and e-sports development in the country. The initiative is aimed at exposing students to practical knowledge in Science,...
The Administrative and Finance Committee of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has thrown its weight behind the leadership of the Nigeria National Office, passing a resounding vote of confidence in Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, amid growing commendation for the council’s operational stability and staff relations....
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the poor state of education in parts of Nigeria despite huge donor support received over the years, saying the crisis reflects failures in leadership, accountability and governance rather than lack of funding. In a post shared on X,...
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to transition into maritime and logistics, seeking to develop Africa’s largest and deepest seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun State with discussions already underway with the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. Alhaji Dangote disclosed...
Retired Gen. Theophilus Danjuma pledged N3 billion and Alhaji Aliko Dangote donated N500 million at the public presentation of former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography on Tuesday. The 20-chapter book, titled My Life of Duty and Allegiance, was unveiled in Abuja before Vice President Kashim Shettima, who...
Delta state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has a knack for speaking with the wisdom of a centurion, a savant of grand old age. But he’s only 62, two years younger than independent Nigeria. On Wednesday, April 29, this year, he once again demonstrated such sagely wisdom. He was guest of...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, as an important national document that offers guidance for Nigeria’s future, regional cooperation and the preservation of national unity. The Nigerian leader particularly called for wide circulation of the memoir across the country, noting...
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set June 1, 2026 as the date for Nigeria’s capital market to move to a T+1 settlement cycle for equities and commodities trades. The announcement, made in a notice dated May 18, outlines a framework for capital market operators and stakeholders to prepare...
Super Eagles of Nigeria have been grouped with Tanzania, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau for the qualification series of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The draw ceremony for the continental qualifiers was held on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, with Nigeria placed in Group L ahead of the tournament to be...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over what he described as Nigeria’s growing loss of humanity following the brutal killing of a teacher and the rape and murder of an elderly woman. In a strongly worded post shared on X, Obi said the disturbing...
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended President Bola Tinubu’s debt-for-infrastructure policy, insisting that strategic borrowing remains critical to addressing Nigeria’s huge infrastructure deficit and stimulating long-term economic growth. In a policy statement issued by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the group argued that criticisms against the...
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has showcased Successes recorded in the education sector under President Bola Tinubu saying they would impact generations to come. The minister spoke on Monday during a special roundtable session at the Education World Forum (EWF) in , London, United Kingdom, where he...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt profile, warning that the country’s rising debt servicing obligations are beginning to overshadow investments in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and poverty reduction. In a statement shared on Monday on X following President...