News as it breaks
The Ebonyi State Government has announced a sweeping ban on all illegal motor parks operating within Abakaliki, the state capital. The enforcement of the ban will commence on Monday, September 15, 2025, as part of efforts to regulate urban transport and restore order to public spaces. The decision was disclosed…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to raise N214.8 billion through bond issuance within five days, marking a bold step in bridging the state’s growing infrastructure funding gap. The announcement was made on Friday during the “Investment Forum and Engagement with Mr. Governor”, hosted by the Ministry of Finance…
Tragedy struck in Anambra State on Thursday when gunmen opened fire at a funeral ceremony in Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, killing four people and injuring at least 15 others. Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, describing it as a cult-related…
Popular food influencer and Guinness World Records holder, Hilda Baci, has launched a bold new culinary challenge — cooking the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice. The high-energy event kicked off Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, drawing thousands of Gen Zs, millennials, celebrities, and passionate food…
In a landmark development for healthcare and education in Ondo State, the State Executive Council has approved the full transfer of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Teaching Hospital complex in Akure to the Federal Government. The facility will now serve as the College of Medicine and Teaching Hospital for…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a Regional Social Protection Framework and Operational Plan aimed at strengthening social protection systems across the region. The launch took place on September 11, 2025, during a high-level hybrid workshop at the ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, organized by the…
The Federal Government on Thursday commenced a three-day strategic retreat in Abuja to harmonise the methodology for the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) across the Federal Civil Service. Declaring the retreat open, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Dr. Didi Walson-Jack, described the initiative…
Barely 48 hours after suspending its nationwide strike, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals of violating the terms of a recent agreement brokered by the Federal Government and the Department of State Services (DSS). In a strongly worded statement…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the full implementation of the new Tax Reforms Act, which is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, despite mounting opposition from key players in the aviation sector and international bodies. Speaking at a virtual business forum held on Thursday, stakeholders…
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results of the 2025 June/July National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations, revealing a significant improvement in performance and a notable decline in examination malpractice. Announcing the results on Thursday in Abuja, NABTEB Registrar and Chief…
