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Panic has gripped the Kungaboku and Paze communities in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following a written threat from suspected bandits. Residents began fleeing their homes after a letter, allegedly found in a pupil’s school bag, detailed a plan to avenge the killing of a bandit commander. The threat follows…
The Federal Government and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have revived high-level coordination meetings to overhaul labour governance and promote “decent work” in Nigeria. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Salihu Usman, announced the resumed partnership during a strategic session in Abuja on Sunday. The move signals a shift towards more…
Togo is moving to expand its electricity imports from Nigeria to satisfy a surge in domestic industrial and commercial demand. During a high-level meeting in Abuja on Sunday, the Director-General of Togo’s national utility (CEET), Débo‑K’mba Barandao, formally requested an increase in power supply from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). Togo currently imports…
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has called on Nigerian soldiers to maintain discipline and unity as they defend the country against shifting security threats. Speaking at a combined breaking of fast in Abuja on Saturday, 14 March 2026, the Army Chief noted that the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and Lent…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant tightening of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) framework to combat the rise in digital financial crimes. Under new rules taking effect on 1 May 2026, the apex bank will limit phone number amendments linked to a BVN to a one-time change only. Furthermore, the regulator…
The Nigerian military has neutralised a high-value jihadist commander and 21 other insurgents in separate strikes across the north. Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed on Friday that troops killed Abu Yusu, the “Munzir” of Dursula, during a botched ISWAP raid in Yobe State. Meanwhile, a patrol in Benue State uncovered…
Nigeria’s displacement crisis has escalated to 3.7 million people, driven by a volatile mix of conflict, communal violence, and climate-induced shocks. Sharon Dimanche, the Chief of Mission for the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Nigeria, disclosed the figure during the first Edo State Humanitarian Summit in Benin City. She warned that the numbers represent…
The Federal Government has suspended the issuance of petrol import licences for a second consecutive month, signalling a hard pivot toward domestic self-sufficiency. This move, enforced by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), marks the first significant application of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) provisions that restrict imports unless local supply fails…
The Nigerian Senate has threatened to issue arrest warrants for former and current officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over ₦210 trillion in unexplained financial records. The Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) has directed the national oil giant to refund the staggering sum, which lawmakers claim was “not properly accounted for” in…
The Federal Government has authorised the immediate introduction of a hybrid payment system at all airport access gates across Nigeria. This directive, issued by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, takes effect from Friday, March 13, 2026. The new arrangement permits both cash and electronic payments, reversing the strictly cashless policy that…
