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FG: Passports to Be Issued Within One Week Under New Reforms

The Federal Government has announced that Nigerian passports will now be delivered within one week of enrolment, following sweeping reforms in the issuance process. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja during the ministry’s mid-term performance retreat. “Our target is clear: within one week of enrolment, every Nigerian should receive […]

“Under Attack but Unshaken”: How Ojulari Plans to Defend NNPCL’s Transformation

  The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bayo Ojulari, has said the company is under attack from forces opposed to its ongoing transformation agenda. Ojulari disclosed this on Thursday while hosting the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) at the […]

Nigeria Doubles Passport Fees as 32 Pages Hit ₦100,000, 64 Pages ₦200,000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in the cost of travel passports, raising fees for the 32-page five-year and 64-page 10-year booklets. In a statement on Thursday, NIS spokesperson A.S. Akinlabi said the revised charges will take effect from 1 September 2025. The new rates represent an almost 100 per cent […]

AFRIMA 2025: Davido, Burna Boy, Rema Lead Nominees List

The organisers of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have released the nominees’ list for its 2025 edition, with Burna Boy, Davido and Rema among the top contenders. A statement by AFRIMA’s PR and Media Relations Manager, Michael Osunnuyi, in Lagos on Wednesday said the event received a record 10,717 entries, the highest since its […]

APC Endorses Tinubu but Leaves 2027 Presidential Ticket Open

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term but said party stalwarts may still contest its 2027 presidential ticket. Speaking at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, the party’s National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, confirmed the leadership’s decision to back Tinubu, citing his performance […]

CBN Mandates Geo-Tagging of All PoS Terminals by October 20

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed that all Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals nationwide be geo-tagged within the next 60 days. In a statement dated 26 August 2025, the apex bank said the move is part of efforts to curb fraud and strengthen oversight of digital payments. It also forms part of a broader strategy […]

Sanwo-Olu Vows to Transform Ibeshe, Ilashe, Takwa Bay into Tourism Hub

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to restore order and improve infrastructure in Ibeshe, Ilashe and Takwa Bay, describing the coastal corridor as a future hub for tourism and economic activity. The governor made the commitment on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the area, accompanied by senior state officials, traditional rulers, and community […]

NRC Suspends Abuja–Kaduna Train Service After Derailment

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended train services on the Abuja–Kaduna route until further notice following a derailment on the line. The NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja shortly after the incident. He said technical staff from the corporation, in collaboration with the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and […]

Chaos on the Tracks as Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails

A passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, sparking panic among passengers and concern among their families. The incident occurred along the Kaduna corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja at about 11:00 a.m. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with passengers scrambling in fear and confusion. The cause of the […]

From 30% to 100%: How Nigeria is Beating Oil Theft, Ojulari Tells African Defence Chiefs

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bashir Ojulari, has warned that international and continental criminal syndicates are exploiting security gaps to steal crude oil across Africa. Ojulari made the remarks at the opening of the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Abuja on Monday, stressing that crude […]

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