3 h. ago Electricity Tariff Governance in the Nigerian Power Sector: Navigating federal oversight and state autonomy

Introduction The liberalization of Nigeria’s electricity market under the Electricity Act 2023 (“the Act”) introduced a paradigm shift by devolving read more Electricity Tariff Governance in the Nigerian Power Sector: Navigating federal oversight and state autonomy

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9 h. ago Heritage Restored As Nigerian History Becomes Compulsory Subject In School Curriculum

The Federal Government has officially reinstated Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum. The policy move aims to promote national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young learners. The announcement was made on Wednesday through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the […] The post Heritage Restored As Nigerian History Becomes Compulsory Subject In School Curriculum appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Federal Government Reintroduces History As Compulsory Subject

The Federal Government has reintroduced Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the national basic education curriculum. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, who disclosed this, expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for championing the landmark reform under the Renewed Hope […]

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23 h. ago Deputy Speaker leads dialogue on bill to boost women’s political representation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu, will join key stakeholders in a critical dialogue aimed at accelerating women’s participation in Nigerian governance. The event, hosted by Emerge Women Development Initiative under the SheThePeople platform, takes place on Thursday, […] The post Deputy Speaker leads dialogue on bill to boost women’s political representation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Nigeria Secure Release Of 3 Pilgrims Arrested For Alleged Drug Trafficking In Saudi Arabia

The Nigerian government has secured the release of three pilgrims detained in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking. The three Nigerians who were freed by the Saudi Arabia authorities after four weeks in custody include Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. NDLEA’s […]

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29 h. ago Miyetti Allah Cautions Against Adaptation Of Foreign Ranching Models

The National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Baba Othman has appealed to the Nigerian government to consider the peculiarities of its herding population before rolling out ranching policies. Othman, who spoke on Arise News’ The Morning Show on Wednesday, was reacting to a recent directive mandating all herders to […]

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29 h. ago Miyetti Allah Cautions Against Adoption Of Foreign Ranching Models

The National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Baba Othman has appealed to the Nigerian government to consider the peculiarities of its herding population before rolling out ranching policies. Othman, who spoke on Arise News’ The Morning Show on Wednesday, was reacting to a recent directive mandating all herders to […]

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47 h. ago 58,820 Nigerian youths sign up for YDPAT nationwide — Olawande

Tribune Online 58,820 Nigerian youths sign up for YDPAT nationwide — Olawande The Federal Government has revealed that a total of 58,820 young Nigerians signed up from all six geopolitical zones of the country to participate in 58,820 Nigerian youths sign up for YDPAT nationwide — Olawande Tribune Online

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49 h. ago Counterterrorism: Federal Government Moves To Tighten Control On IED

The Nigerian Government has restated commitment to tightening control on the movement of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) materials, which remained the deadliest threat to troops and civilians in the North-East region. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, stated this at the specialised training for first responders and Explosive Ordnance Disposal […]

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58 h. ago Kwara South 2027: It’s turn of Igbomina —PDP senatorial aspirant

Tribune Online Kwara South 2027: It’s turn of Igbomina —PDP senatorial aspirant Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for the Kwara South senatorial district of Kwara State, Professor Muritala Awodun, has said that it is the turn of the Igbomina people to produce the next representative for the district in the Senate come 2027. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, Professor Awodun said that Offa and Oyun local government […] Kwara South 2027: It’s turn of Igbomina —PDP senatorial aspirant Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Emir Sanusi warns Nigeria: Reckless borrowing, lousy leaders threaten future

In a stark warning to the Nigerian government, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, expressed deep concern over the read more Emir Sanusi warns Nigeria: Reckless borrowing, lousy leaders threaten future

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3 d. ago Joseph Tarka Varsity Seeks Stakeholders’ Support For ‘Signing Out’ Ban

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), has reiterated its ban on final-year students ” signing out” and called on parents, guardians, staff and security personnel to help the authorities enforce it. The university Senate, which outlawed the practice on 15th February, 2025, said the federal government has reinforced the ban in all Nigerian tertiary institutions. […]

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4 d. ago IMO Council election: Oyetola in New York, courts African UN envoys

From Idu Jude, Abuja In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness to clinch Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has taken the campaign to New York, United States of America. Oyetola, on behalf of the Nigerian government, formally addressed Permanent Representatives of African nations […] The post IMO Council election: Oyetola in New York, courts African UN envoys appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Minister, Alpha Morgan Bank seek youths’ participation in YEIDEP

Ayodele Olawande, minister of youth development, has urged Nigerian youths to participate in the Federal Government’s Youth Economic Intervention and read more Minister, Alpha Morgan Bank seek youths’ participation in YEIDEP

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5 d. ago Federal Government’s YEIDEP Garners Support From Stakeholders, Alpha Morgan Bank

Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has urged Nigerian youths to participate in the federal government’s Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) to address youth unemployment, economic marginalisatiom and exclusion. Olawande, who was represented by the Director of Finance and Accounts (DFA) at the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Dr Warrens Augusta, spoke […]

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5 d. ago What govt must do to solve Nigeria’s housing crisis – Emmanuel, real estate entrepreneur

•Why buildings keep collapsing By Vivian Onyebukwa Nnamdi Mba Emmanuel has urged the Nigerian government to fix the economy and regulate housing policies to solve housing problem in the country. Emmanuel is the Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer of Serenity Settlement Limited, a real estate firm. Born and raised in Enugu, where he has lived […] The post What govt must do to solve Nigeria’s housing crisis – Emmanuel, real estate entrepreneur appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FG revokes operating license of Oritsemeyin rig over drilling error

The federal government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revoked the operating licence of Oritsemeyin Rig and read more FG revokes operating license of Oritsemeyin rig over drilling error

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5 d. ago Develop Creative Economy Now, Not Tomorrow, UK Expert Tells Nigerian Governors

The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), United Kingdom, Professor Lyndsay Duthie, has urged Nigerian policymakers to act with urgency in developing the country’s creative economy, stressing that the opportunity is no longer in the future but in the present. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the […]

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5 d. ago NANS urges FG to protect Dangote Refinery, warns against plot to sabotage CNG trucks

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to safeguard the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, citing its critical role in Nigeria’s economy and fuel supply stability. The student body also raised concerns about an alleged plot by an oil cartel to attack the refinery’s […] The post NANS urges FG to protect Dangote Refinery, warns against plot to sabotage CNG trucks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ministries, Stakeholders Collaborate Towards Low Sulphur Fuels Transition

  The Federal Ministry of Environment is collaborating with other government ministries, departments, agencies as well as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited together with other key stakeholders to design the transition into the use of low-sulphur fuels in the country. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal who revealed this during the commemoration of the […]

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