President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Since the removal of the fuel subsidy and due to other challenges such as high transportation costs, insecurity on major transport routes, and inflation, many Nigerians have been struggling with sharply rising food prices. Staples like rice, tomatoes, beans, oil,
The United States government has approved $32.5 million in humanitarian assistance to help Nigerians struggling with food insecurity, particularly in regions affected by conflict and displacement. According to AP News, the funding is targeted at over 764,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Nigeria, with a focus on women, children, and vulnerable families.
President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has directed that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must implement compulsory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. This move is aimed at improving access to healthcare and ensuring Nigerians are better protected against health-related financial burdens. What
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has distributed 300 specially designed motorbikes to security agencies across the state to boost patrols in hard-to-reach areas, particularly forest zones where criminal activities like kidnapping often occur. The handover ceremony took place at the Government House in Benin City and was
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has successfully connected about 200 rural communities to the internet over the past eight months, marking a significant step toward bridging Nigeria’s digital divide. This initiative targets hard-to-reach areas to ensure that all Nigerians, regardless of location, can access reliable connectivity. The
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the opening of its online pre-registration portal on August 18, 2025, with physical registration commencing on August 25, 2025. The exercise will run until August 30, 2026, across INEC’s 811 state and local government offices nationwide.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Uyo branch, on Tuesday joined the nationwide protest to demand better welfare for lecturers and the implementation of the renegotiated 2009 agreement with the Federal Government. Professors and senior lecturers marched through the town campus, the university annex, and Ikpa road, carrying placards with
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) — a groundbreaking welfare and empowerment initiative designed to improve the financial stability, career development, and overall well-being of staff in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Announcing the scheme on Friday, Minister of
Comfort Emmanson The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has announced the removal of the lifetime flight ban previously placed on Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger earlier penalized for unruly conduct. This decision followed an appeal from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and a careful review of the case. Why the […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to making financial services accessible to every Nigerian by promoting alternative payment channels. This was the focus of the recent CBN Fair themed “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth, and Accelerated Economic Development.” The event brought together