FG to Spend N250bn on Student Hostels Across Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has announced plans to invest N250 billion in building student hostels across tertiary institutions nationwide, in a move aimed at addressing the persistent accommodation crisis. Minister of…
UK Raises Terrorism Threat Level To ‘Severe’ After Antisemitic Attack
The United Kingdom has raised its national terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe” following a violent antisemitic attack in north London. Authorities say the new threat level means a…
FG Approves N7tn Road, Bridge Projects Nationwide
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved infrastructure projects worth over N7 trillion, marking one of the largest single approvals for road construction in the country’s history. The projects, which…
Tinubu Declares Insecurity, Poverty National Emergency on Workers’ Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, warning that both crises threaten Nigeria’s economic stability and workforce productivity. The declaration was made during the 2026…
Bassey Otu Flags Off Housing, Civil Service Reforms in Cross River
The Cross River State Government has launched a series of projects and policy reforms aimed at improving workers’ welfare and strengthening public service delivery. Represented by Deputy Governor Peter Okey,…
FG Targets Timely Delivery of Affordable Housing for Military Personnel, Says Minister
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering sustainable and affordable housing projects, with a strong focus on improving the welfare of citizens, particularly members of the Armed…
Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power Pending Senate Confirmation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination has been formally transmitted to the Senate…
EFCC re-arraigns lawyer for alleged N15.7m land fraud in Enugu
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Barrister Benjamin Chukwuemeka Nwobodo before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in…
Fuel, logistics costs drive sharp rise in food prices across Nigeria
The rising cost of food in Nigeria is tightening pressure on household incomes, as fuel and logistics expenses continue to drive inflation across major cities. A new report by SBM…
FG declares May 1 public holiday for Workers’ Day
The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s International Workers' Day. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,…