The discovery of organisations allegedly operating as Federal Government agencies without proper legal authority has evolved into a broader test of Nigeria’s public-service oversight system, raising questions about how unauthorised bodies were able to gain access to government offices, official processes and, in one case, even appear in the 2026 federal budget. The controversy initially […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping salary review for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, increasing military pay by between 30 and 80 percent in a move aimed at strengthening troop welfare and boosting morale amid the country’s prolonged security challenges. The new salary structure, which will take effect on September 1, 2026, will benefit […]
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ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has indicated that members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces could receive another salary increase in the near future, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expected to make an official announcement after ongoing welfare reviews for military personnel. The development was disclosed by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, during a […]
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A legal dispute has emerged over the return of Silas Agara to lead Nigeria’s National Directorate of Employment (NDE), with a rights lawyer calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly explain the legal basis for the development. Barrister Danladi Azizi, a legal practitioner and human rights advocate, said the circumstances surrounding Agara’s return to […]
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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible infrastructure projects, saying his government is focused on achieving measurable outcomes rather than offering explanations for delays. The President made the remarks on Tuesday during the inauguration of a newly completed water supply network serving Bwari Satellite Town and neighbouring communities in the Federal […]
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Nigeria’s import duty waiver policy has come under renewed scrutiny after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) disclosed that import duty exemption certificates approved by the Federal Government reached an estimated N34 trillion in 2025—a figure that has sparked concerns over fiscal sustainability, transparency, and public accountability. The disclosure has prompted economists and financial experts to […]
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to ensure the safety of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, following the former Anambra State governor’s claim that he has received threats to his life. The appeal comes as Nigeria’s political atmosphere gradually heats up ahead of the […]
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Nigeria’s political debate over the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has intensified after the Minister of Works, David Umahi, issued a strong response to members of the Obidient Movement, accusing some supporters of attempting to discredit the administration’s achievements. Speaking during an event in Lagos, Umahi said he would not remain silent while, according […]
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President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to exempt the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework, describing the move as a strategic financial reform designed to accelerate infrastructure delivery and reduce administrative bottlenecks in Nigeria’s capital. Speaking during the commissioning of newly completed legal infrastructure projects in Abuja […]
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The Federal Government has linked its ongoing road construction programme to broader efforts aimed at improving national security, with the rehabilitation of key highways in the North-East positioned as part of a strategy to strengthen military mobility and reconnect communities affected by years of insurgency. Speaking during the commencement of rehabilitation works at Muna City […]
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Nigeria’s electoral body has confirmed that it has received more than half of the funds earmarked for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, a development it says is enabling early preparations for one of the country’s biggest democratic exercises. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed that it has so far received over ₦500 […]
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President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has entered a new phase where government projects, particularly road and infrastructure developments, will no longer be started without being completed. The President made the declaration during the commissioning of the newly completed Gomani-Dafa-Yangoji Road project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), an event marking three years of […]
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President Bola Tinubu has nominated Professor Abayomi Sunday-Fashina for appointment as a non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate, officially forwarding his name to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. The nomination was communicated to lawmakers during Wednesday’s plenary session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who read the president’s letter requesting legislative approval for the appointment. According to the letter, […]
