The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume has pledged full digitization of records and administrative processes in his office to boost digital governance, efficiency and transparency under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSIP 2025). Sen. Akume made the assurance at the flag-off ceremony of the […]
By Stephen Kefas On December 12, 2025, Nigerian security operatives arrested a group of armed Fulani militants in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. What followed should have triggered an immediate national security emergency. In a video recorded during interrogation, one of the suspects calmly explained that the AK-47 rifles and patrol vehicle in […]
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has received a significant boost to its healthcare delivery capabilities with the donation of a state-of-the-art 160-Slice CT Scan Machine from the government and people of Japan. The Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu expressed her gratitude for the generous contribution, highlighting its potential to […]
By Stephen Kefas On December 12, 2025, Nigerian security operatives arrested a group of armed Fulani militants in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. What followed should have triggered an immediate national security emergency. In a video recorded during interrogation, one of the suspects calmly explained that the AK-47 rifles and patrol vehicle in […]
Foreign nationals working as prison officers in the United Kingdom have been granted a temporary exemption from new visa salary rules following concerns over severe staff shortages in the prison system. The decision comes after warnings that several custodial centres are struggling to operate due to heavy reliance on overseas recruits, particularly from Nigeria and […]
The United States has signed a five year bilateral health memorandum of understanding with Nigeria to strengthen the country’s health system, with a strong focus on supporting Christian faith based healthcare providers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the US Department of State said the agreement is expected to expand access to essential preventive and […]
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, has berated Nigerian leaders for what he called shameful acts padding budgets and forging laws. According to Obi, the government is fast losing the trust of the people due to under- hand dealings in the business of governance. He, therefore, demanded more accountability, […]
Burkina Faso has released the Nigerian military personnel who were detained after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country. The release followed diplomatic talks initiated by President Bola Tinubu, who dispatched a delegation led by the minister of foreign affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to meet Burkina Faso’s junta leader, Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday. […]
By SHEDDY OZOENE A week ago, on December 7, 2025, President Emmanuel Macron of France made a statement that confirmed what many Nigerians had long feared: his personal closeness to President Bola Tinubu may have started shaping Nigeria’s foreign policy. On the same day Nigerian fighter jets were reportedly hovering over Benin Republic to quell […]
Nigeria requires an estimated $26 billion investment to bridge its widening energy deficit as the country intensifies efforts to achieve universal, reliable and sustainable electricity access, industry stakeholders have said. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr Abba Aliyu, disclosed this at the Sterling Bank Renewable Energy Colloquium […]
Nigeria is set to emerge as India’s leading crude oil supplier as New Delhi scales back imports of Russian oil, Bloomberg reports indicate. Indian purchases from Russia are expected to drop sharply to 800,000 barrels per day in December from 1.9 million barrels per day in November, opening the door for increased Nigerian exports. Industry […]
Nigeria is positioning its vast natural gas resources at the centre of a bold continental energy push as it joins Ethiopia to drive a new cross-border gas supply network aimed at easing Africa’s persistent energy shortages. The two countries have launched a large-scale infrastructure proposal designed to reshape regional energy access, industrial growth and environmental […]
The Federal Government has introduced Nigeria’s first fully digital platform for gas trading, clearing and settlement, a development expected to reshape transparency and efficiency in the nation’s gas market. The platform, formally known as the Gas Trading Licence, Clearing House and Settlement Authorisation, was unveiled in Abuja and represents a major step in the digital […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps has unveiled the maiden edition of Safe Wheel Nigeria, a new magazine aimed at strengthening public awareness on road safety and promoting the country’s economic development. The launch, held on Thursday in Abuja, brought together stakeholders from the transport, security, diplomatic and media sectors under the theme, “Renewed Hope for […]
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening defence and military cooperation between the two countries. This is as Nigeria grapples with multiple security challenges and seeks greater international support to rebuild its defence capabilities. The MoU was signed in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of State for […]
Burkina Faso’s ruling junta has detained eleven Nigerian military personnel and seized a Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft after it made an emergency landing in Bobo Dioulasso on Monday, reportedly without clearance to enter Burkinabe airspace. The incident, which has escalated tensions between Abuja and the Sahel military regimes, was confirmed in a late-night […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to deepen France’s support for Nigeria as the country confronts terrorism and other security threats, following a discussion with President Bola Tinubu. In a tweet on Sunday, Macron said he had expressed France’s solidarity with Nigeria over its “various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the north”. He […]
Gautier Mignot, the European Union (EU) ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says the bloc is actively supporting Nigeria’s fight against insecurity and funding peace-building initiatives across the country. The envoy noted that insecurity has drawn significant attention in recent times — and “for good reasons”. “But there are […]
Google, through its philanthropic arm Google.org, has Kickstarter leadership a N3 billion (US$2.1M) commitment to Nigeria to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation through a strategic, two-pillar initiative. This funding will support programmes focused on building advanced AI talent and strengthening digital safety and security within the community. This initiative is a core commitment to advancing […]
The Nigerian government has called on the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for cooperation of member states and respect for the country’s sovereignty and constitutional framework. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), made the call at the 24th […]