President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a formal letter to the Senate, requesting the confirmation of Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dr. Doro’s nomination comes in the wake of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda’s election as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Concerned by the escalating cost of living and growing economic hardship across the country, the Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to revise the current minimum wage and salary structure for members of the Armed Forces. The call was made following a motion raised on Tuesday by former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali…
The Senate has passed the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service Establishment Bill, 2025, marking a significant step toward curbing illegal mining and enhancing regulatory oversight in the nation’s solid minerals sector. The bill’s passage followed the presentation of a report by Senator Ekong Samson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development. The proposed Mines…
In response to the recent industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against the Dangote Refinery, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at safeguarding strategic private investments from future disruptions. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion jointly sponsored by Hon. Ado Doguwa and…
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged cybercrime offences to November 24, 2025. The trial was initially set to begin on Monday, October 20, but proceedings were stalled due to a protest led by activist Omoyele Sowore, demanding the release of Nnamdi…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially opened its online portal for student loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic session, enabling eligible students to apply for financial aid to support their higher education. This announcement was made in a statement posted on NELFUND’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, titled “NELFUND Announces Opening…
Birth registration is the first step in safeguarding the rights and identity of every child, says Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF’s Lagos Field Office. She made this known at the Birth Registration Multi-Sector Dialogue held recently. Lafoucriere praised the Lagos State Government for significant progress in birth registration, noting that 94% of children under the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has introduced a new digital platform aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining drug integrity tests and visa clearance certificates. This initiative is part of the agency’s broader efforts to improve transparency, accessibility, and operational efficiency. The platform, known as the Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System,…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has scheduled an Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting to reassess the 30-day ultimatum it previously issued to the Federal Government. According to a notice obtained on Tuesday and addressed to National Officers’ Committee members, Caucus Leaders, Centre Presidents, and General Secretaries, the virtual meeting is set to…
In a landmark move to bolster youth development across the country, Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA), UNICEF’s Public-Private-Youth-Partnership platform, has been officially institutionalized under the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria. Launched in 2021, GenU 9JA has already impacted over 11 million young Nigerians in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with…
