The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the full format, schedule, and venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs, which will determine the continent’s final qualification slot for the tournament. In a circular sent to all member associations, CAF announced that the mini-playoff tournament will take place in Morocco, which is also…
The Federal Government has approved a significant reform of admission requirements across all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework designed to expand access to higher education. The new policy—outlined in the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria—was announced in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Hon. (Mrs.) Ayo Omidiran from Osun State as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In addition to Omidiran, the President forwarded the names of 28 nominees for consideration as Federal Commissioners into the agency, in line with constitutional provisions…
The Federal Government has finalized the implementation framework for the ₦4 trillion Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan, a landmark intervention aimed at restoring financial stability and investor confidence in Nigeria’s electricity industry. The plan, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and endorsed by the Federal Executive Council in August 2025, authorizes the issuance of…
The Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish nearly four gigawatts (GW) of solar panel manufacturing capacity annually, as part of a broader strategy to localise the clean energy value chain and tackle Nigeria’s long-standing power deficit. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the announcement on Tuesday during the Nigerian Renewable Energy Innovation…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to allocate a forfeited estate in Abuja—allegedly linked to former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele—to low- and middle-income earners, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other vulnerable Nigerians. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Jafaru Gambo Leko, titled “Need for Transparent…
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday constituted a 12-member ad-hoc committee to advise the National Assembly on how to respond to mounting international concerns over alleged state-backed persecution and possible acts of genocide against Christians in parts of the country. The decision was reached following a closed-door session in which lawmakers deliberated on recent claims by…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reassured stakeholders that its operations will not be disrupted by the ongoing industrial action declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking on The Morning Brief, a breakfast programme on Channels Television, NELFUND’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Akintunde Sawyerr, expressed optimism that the strike…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an official clarification regarding the status of 101 pharmaceutical products recently removed from the Nigerian market. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the agency said the move aims to provide the public and industry stakeholders…
Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams will lead the line for the Super Eagles in a decisive FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Benin Republic, taking place today in Uyo. The attacking duo impressed in Nigeria’s recent fixture against Lesotho, combining for the team’s second goal in a match that showcased their budding chemistry. Adams, who…
