Nuhu Ribadu Leads US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as Tinubu Approves Members
President Bola Tinubu has approved the Nigerian delegation for the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu appointed to lead the team. The group aims to deepen…
Kogi Govt Launches Offensive as Bandits Relocate to State
Kogi State authorities have launched an offensive after reports that major bandit commanders relocated to the state, aiming to intensify attacks. Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo made the announcement following an…
UK Tightens Immigration Rules, Introduces Temporary Refugee Status
The UK government has unveiled a major overhaul of its immigration system, introducing stricter rules for settlement and temporary status for refugees. The reforms, expected to take effect in spring…
AfDB Approves $500M Loan to Boost Nigeria’s Economic Reforms and Energy Transition
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to fund the second phase of its Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Programme. The initiative…
NiMet Forecasts Three Days of Sunshine and Dust Haze Nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a three-day weather outlook predicting sunshine, dust haze, and isolated thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Friday to Sunday. NiMet’s update,…
Kaduna Schools Shut Abruptly Over Bandit Threat Alerts
Schools across Kaduna State were thrown into confusion on Thursday as many institutions abruptly shut down following alleged threat letters said to have been issued by armed bandits. Although the…
FCT Minister Reassigns Apo–Karshi Road Project Over Non-Performance
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the long-delayed Apo–Karshi road contract and reassigned it to SCC after years of stalled work by the…
NESREA shuts down quarry in Abuja after blast injures students, damages school
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) says it has shut down Cornerstone, a facility managed by Istanbul Quarry in Dutse, Abuja. Nwamaka Ejiofor, NESREA’s assistant director of…
FG Grants Uyo Airport Full International Status, Eyes Global Operations
The Federal Government has officially granted Uyo Airport (Victor Attah International Airport) international status, allowing it to receive and process international passengers. The announcement was made by the Minister of…
Lagos Rent Soars Over 80% Amid Severe Housing Shortage, Tenants Struggle to Cope
Lagos tenants are grappling with record rent increases, with some apartments seeing hikes of more than 80% in a single year, amid worsening housing shortages across the city. The spike…