The Federal Government approved N4 billion in take-off grants for two new tertiary institutions. It allocated N2 billion each to the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja and the Federal University of Science and Technology in Epe, Lagos State. The funds aimed to accelerate early operations. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa announced the approval…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated major electrification projects in Badagry on Wednesday. He commissioned the works to tackle longstanding power shortages in the border communities. The move formed part of broader efforts to strengthen the state’s energy sector. Sanwo-Olu unveiled three high-capacity tower crossings. He also commissioned rehabilitated 33-kilovolt distribution lines along the Gbaji-Seme…
Buba Galadima, a senior chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), proposed that Britain should recolonize Nigeria. He made this suggestion during an appearance on a program aired by the African Independent Television (AIT) network. Galadima framed the proposal as a necessary response to the country’s deteriorating security and governance conditions. Galadima’s Rationale Galadima…
NNPCL (The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited), reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets. The company set the new rate at N1,130 per litre in Lagos. It also fixed the price at N1,165 per litre in Abuja. This change took effect on Wednesday. Motorists See Significant Savings Motorists previously paid N1,230 per…
The Federal Government introduced collateral-free loans to help smallholder farmers increase production. Officials opened the FarmerMoni portal under the Renewed Hope Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme in February 2026. National Programme Manager for the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme Hamza Ibrahim Baba announced the launch on February 11 in Abuja. He confirmed that the scheme…
Boko Haram terrorists seized the Forward Operation Base in Ngoshe town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on March 3, 2026. The assault killed 14 soldiers and numerous civilians. The insurgents also abducted more than 100 women and children during the raid. The attack marked a significant setback for security forces in the region….
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the federal government to introduce a temporary cap on petrol prices to prevent further increases in the cost of living. The party said the measure would help protect Nigerians from the effects of rising fuel prices. In the wake of the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, fuel prices…
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria denied allegations that it planned to attack American citizens or institutions in the country. The group also known as Shi’ites released a statement to reject the claims. As reported by ALO360, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria insisted that its activities remained peaceful and lawful. Leaders of the movement acted quickly…
The National Identity Management Commission said Nigerians living outside the country could now obtain their National Identification Number through accredited enrolment centres abroad. As reported by ALO360, the commission eliminated the need for citizens to travel home for registration. Statement Details the Change The commission disclosed the information in a statement. Officials added that the…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he will upgrade the status of traditional rulers in the FCT after they supported the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu. Wike spoke during his “thank-you” tour of area councils in the FCT. The tour followed the February 21, 2026, council elections. He…
