The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to honor the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away recently. This declaration aligns with the seven-day...

The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has died at the age of 91. The Ogun State Government confirmed his passing on Sunday. Oba Adetona, who ascended the throne on April...

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away. His death was confirmed on Thursday afternoon by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter). Ahmad wrote: “The family of...

In what looks like a major development in Nigeria’s relations with the United States of America, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar has firmly rejected a request by American President Donald...

The Federal Government has secured a $747 million loan to finance Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, running from Victoria Island to Eleko Village in Lagos. According to a...

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, bringing to a close a prolonged legal contest over the 2024 governorship election. In a unanimous...

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday officially unveiled former APC National Chairman and ex-Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, as Chairman of the Board of...

The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 for second reading, signaling a major legislative effort to rescue the country’s struggling power sector from near-collapse. The...

The United States Department of State has announced new visa restrictions for Nigerian citizens, limiting most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas to single-entry with a validity period of three months. The...

The British High Commission in Abuja has announced a major change to the United Kingdom’s visa process for Nigerians, introducing digital eVisas for most individuals applying for study and work visas...

The Federal Government has formally established 16 years as the minimum age requirement for admission into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the policy...

The Federal Government has declared that any admission into tertiary institutions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) will henceforth be considered illegal. Minister of Education,...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025 academic session. The decision was reached on Tuesday...

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. The revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, exactly one year after he was officially crowned...

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that her six-month suspension was unconstitutional and deprived her constituents of representation. Justice...

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, Peter Rufai, has died at the age of 61. The football legend passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Lagos after a prolonged illness. Widely known by his nickname...

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate reactivation of all dormant oil assets across Nigeria as part of efforts to increase crude oil production and shore up revenues from the petroleum sector. The...

Prominent opposition politicians, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, convened Tuesday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja for a high-level...

In a major move that could bring relief to consumers across Nigeria, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦880 to ₦840...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been conferred with one of Saint Lucia’s highest national honours, the Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), in recognition of his leadership and contributions...