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Worth the price? Nigerians split over new passport costs and promises of reform

Nigeria’s new passport fees spark outcry, mixed experiences Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s 100 per cent increase in international passport fees, which took effect on 1 September. While some citizens acknowledged improvements in processing speed, many criticised the steep hike and demanded transparency, faster reforms, and stricter measures to curb extortion […]

INEC, NIMC to Link Databases for Seamless Voter and Citizen Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have agreed to deepen collaboration on data harmonisation for citizen registration and identity management. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday while receiving the NIMC Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu explained […]

FCCPC Issues New Rules to Curb Loan App Abuses, Set ₦100m Penalties

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has introduced new regulations to curb harassment, data breaches and other unethical practices by digital lenders in Nigeria. The announcement was made in Abuja on Wednesday through a statement signed by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, quoting the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, […]

Baba-Ahmed Demands Probe of El-Rufai Over Bandit Payment Claims

Labour Party vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has called for former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai to be questioned over his claim that the Federal Government pays allowances to bandits. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed criticised the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) for dismissing El-Rufai’s comments. […]

WAEC Dumps Paper, Goes Digital: CBT Gets FG, NASS Backing

The Federal Government and the National Assembly have endorsed the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) plan to fully adopt Computer-Based Testing (CBT) from 2026. WAEC had earlier announced the transition from paper-based to computer-based examinations, sparking debate in some quarters. Speaking at a sensitisation meeting with lawmakers and stakeholders in Abuja, the Minister of Education, […]

FG Declares Friday Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 5 September, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. This was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The minister […]

Paternity Row: Why Magistrate Ordered DNA for Mohbad’s Child

The Magistrate Court in Ikorodu on Tuesday ordered a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test on Liam Aloba, the son of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The tests are to be conducted in accredited hospitals within Nigeria and abroad. Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga granted the order following an application filed by Mohbad’s father, […]

‘Enough Is Enough’: ASUP Issues 21-Day Ultimatum Over Polytechnics’ Crisis

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve long-standing issues affecting polytechnic education in Nigeria. The ultimatum was announced on Thursday in Lagos by Mr. Monday Ojo, Chairman of ASUP at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), speaking on behalf of the union’s national president, Mr. Shammah […]

PDP Mulls Jonathan, Obi for 2027 Presidential Ticket — Bala Mohammed

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi are among southern politicians being considered by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 presidential election. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State revealed this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He described Jonathan as “the most celebrated politician today,” […]

NEC Approves Renewed Hope Plan to Drive $1 Trillion Economy by 2030

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday unveiled the framework for the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030), designed to consolidate Nigeria’s reform agenda and achieve President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s target of a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The resolution was reached at the council’s 151st meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential […]

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