Minister Raises Alarm Over 26,000 Children in Correctional Centres
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has expressed concern over 26,000 children incarcerated in Nigeria’s custodial facilities, calling it alarming. Speaking at a high-level inter-agency stakeholder meeting in Abuja, he…
Gunshots, Tear Gas as Riots Erupt Near Efab Bridge in Abuja
Security operatives fired tear gas to disperse rioters during unrest on Kubwa Expressway near Efab Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday. A viral video on X showed rioters setting tyres ablaze,…
Nigeria to Establish N1 Trillion Housing Fund to Tackle 28 Million Homes Deficit
The Federal Government plans to launch a N1 trillion ($654 million) housing fund to provide affordable mortgages for Nigerians. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced the initiative during a media briefing,…
Trump Orders Stricter Voting Rules, Requires Citizenship Proof for Registration
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order imposing stricter voting controls, including requiring proof of citizenship for registration. The order mandates that voters present valid citizenship documents,…
Naira appreciates N1,575/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 575 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,585 per dollar on Monday. But, the Naira depreciated to N1,535 per dollar in the Nigerian…
Heritage bank depositors appeal to National Assembly for intervention
Depositors of Heritage Bank with deposits exceeding N5 million have appealed to the National Assembly to intervene and assist in resolving the bank’s license by the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Dangote’s Polypropylene Production to Revive Textile Sector, Save Nigeria $267 Million – MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says Dangote Refinery & Petrochemicals will revive the textile sector by producing polypropylene locally. MAN’s Director-General, Segun Kadir-Ajayi, stated that Nigeria currently imports 90%…
Nigeria to halt importation of solar panels –FG
The federal government has announced plans to stop the importation of solar panels as part of efforts to boost local production and drive Nigeria’s clean energy transition. Minister of Science…
FG to Begin Clampdown on Irregular Migrants from August 1
The Federal Government has announced that a nationwide clampdown on irregular migrants will commence on August 1, 2025. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this during a meeting with…
Jos tenants laments as rent crisis hits Jos
In recent times, house rent in Jos, Plateau State capital, has risen dramatically, putting significant strain on tenants and families already grappling with the cost-of-living crisis. One-bedroom apartment that was…