General news.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima criticises Peter Obi’s economic comparisons, arguing Nigeria cannot simply adopt policies designed for Bangladesh.
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President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to repeal the law establishing the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria and create a National School of Government to strengthen leadership development and public sector capacity.
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Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has urged African governments and businesses to invest more in digital infrastructure, local innovation and technology development to help scale homegrown solutions and accelerate economic growth.
The Chief of Naval Staff says Nigeria has recorded no reported piracy incidents in its territorial waters for four consecutive years, citing improved maritime security and sustained naval operations.
The Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking says it plans to remove 10,000 youths from the streets for rehabilitation and skills training.
NEPZA has tightened enforcement against illegal container imports into Free Trade Zones, warning operators who breach import procedures or mis-declare goods to face penalties under Nigerian law.
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says many Nigerians are yet to experience reliable electricity despite ongoing Federal Government efforts to improve supply, including repairs to power infrastructure and the deployment of more than 350,000 meters.
The Ondo State Ministry of Education has denied authorising an alleged N8,000 blood-testing exercise at a secondary school in Akure, saying any such collection was conducted without government approval.
The NNPP says it has not joined any political coalition ahead of the 2027 elections, warning the public against individuals it says are falsely presenting themselves as leaders of the party.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent, following the latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting.
LemFi appoints Dr Haydar Daudu to strengthen regulatory engagement, policy development and compliance across its West African operations.
UK removes Nigeria and Ghana from direct QTS route, citing concerns over professional standing and reference verification requirements.
Tinubu urges African nations to stop exporting raw minerals and prioritise processing, manufacturing, value addition and jobs.
Former AGF Abubakar Malami rejects bribery findings, saying Nigeria’s Mambilla arbitration victory should not be confused with criminal conviction.
Delta Police clarify AK-47 recovery after political clash, urging witnesses to provide information to aid the ongoing investigation.
