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The Federal Government and organised labour have disagreed over the benefits of fuel subsidy removal, with officials saying the savings have largely been consumed by debt servicing and increased public spending, while labour insists Nigerians have yet to see meaningful improvements despite enduring economic hardship.
NNPC Limited has deployed more than 1,000 graduates after completing its one-year internship programme. The company said the initiative is designed to build local capacity, improve youth employability and prepare the next generation of professionals for Nigeria's energy sector.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Sultan of Sokoto, senior ministers and other dignitaries attended the burial of former Finance Minister Abubakar Alhaji in Sokoto. The late statesman was remembered for his decades of distinguished public service and contributions to Nigeria's economic development.
South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos from her A*POP World Tour following widespread backlash over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. While no official reason has been given for the decision, the move comes amid growing calls for a boycott and heightened diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
The Federal Government says it will release a detailed report showing how savings from the removal of fuel subsidy have been spent since 2023. Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele said the move is intended to improve transparency, strengthen accountability and demonstrate the impact of the government's economic reforms.
President Bola Tinubu says constitutional safeguards will prevent the abuse of state police if the proposal is approved. He argued that decentralised policing is necessary to tackle Nigeria's security challenges while assuring Nigerians that adequate oversight mechanisms will ensure accountability.
Governor Ademola Adeleke and APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji have signed a peace accord ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election, committing themselves and their supporters to a peaceful, credible and violence-free electoral process.
The Federal Government says it will begin phasing out electricity subsidies from 2027 as part of efforts to establish a financially sustainable power sector. While cost-reflective tariffs will be introduced gradually, the government says targeted support will be provided to protect vulnerable Nigerians during the transition.
Professor Segun Aina has officially assumed office as JAMB Registrar, becoming the youngest person to head the examination body at age 40. The computer engineering professor succeeds Professor Is-haq Oloyede and is expected to continue technology-driven reforms in Nigeria's tertiary admissions system.
The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the PDP says it manually submitted former President Goodluck Jonathan's nomination after allegedly being denied access to INEC's online portal. The group insists it complied with electoral procedures and has called on the commission to recognise its submission while awaiting INEC's response.
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has faulted President Bola Tinubu for defending INEC, saying the electoral commission should answer questions about its own credibility. He argued that unresolved issues from the 2023 elections mean the commission must do more to convince Nigerians of its neutrality.
The Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office has urged African countries to stop exporting raw materials and focus on local value addition to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and maximise the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
