he Federal Government raised ₦5.08 trillion from the domestic bond market in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp increase from the ₦2.86 trillion raised during the same period in 2025. Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed the government increased domestic borrowing despite lower borrowing costs. At the same time, investors maintained…
Nigeria can no longer postpone police reform. Years of terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and violent crime have exposed the limits of a centrally controlled policing system. As lawmakers amend the Constitution to create state police, they must focus on building a system that protects Nigerians rather than political interests. The proposal is more than another constitutional…
The Nigeria Police Force will arraign Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. Police accused Adeyemi of operating a fictitious government agency. Prosecutors also charged him and two other defendants with forgery, impersonation and related offences. Police file eight-count charge According…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of their candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. The commission announced the extension on Sunday. It said the decision followed an appeal by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on behalf of political…
The Federal Government has approved a ₦50,000 uniform examination fee for candidates writing the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The new fee will take effect from the 2027 examination cycle. The approval followed WAEC’s request for an upward review of examination charges. Education Ministry announces…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has welcomed the rescue of pupils, teachers and other victims abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The association described the operation as a moment of thanksgiving. However, it urged the Federal Government to sustain efforts until every Nigerian still in the hands of kidnappers…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its alleged failure to investigate claims involving ₦800 billion in Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds. SERAP accused some All Progressives Congress (APC) governors of diverting the funds for political and campaign activities. The organisation said INEC failed to…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has denied claims that it suspended student upkeep payments under the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The clarification follows growing concerns among beneficiaries. Many students recently complained about delays in receiving their monthly upkeep allowances. As a result, a viral social media notice claimed…
The European Parliament has called on the Nigerian government to strengthen security and protect Christian communities following renewed attacks in parts of the country. Lawmakers expressed concern over the security situation in the Middle Belt, especially Plateau State. They urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to stop violent attacks and bring those responsible to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Federal Government to focus on preventing kidnappings instead of measuring success by rescue operations. The opposition party made the call on Saturday while reacting to the rescue of pupils, teachers and other victims abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The victims spent…
