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In a significant development for passport applicants nationwide, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a scheduled temporary disruption of its Passport Digital Platform to carry out essential system maintenance and improvements. This planned blackout — while necessary — means that millions of Nigerians engaging with passport services online should prepare for service interruptions and…

In a disturbing development reflecting continued insecurity in Nigeria’s North East, members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly executed a local village chief in Borno State, accusing him of acting as a spy for Nigerian security forces. The incident occurred in Yawal Kawa Village, deepening concerns over the escalating insurgency…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s gas market with the official launch of a digital platform for gas trading and exchange, ushering in a new era for transparency, competitiveness, and investment in the industry. This milestone was formally announced at a ceremony in Abuja, reflecting the government’s…

In a landmark shift destined to redefine how Nigerians engage with federal services and government revenue systems, the Federal Government has unveiled a suite of groundbreaking policies set to begin in 2026. These initiatives span cashless payments, comprehensive tax reforms, and new digital platforms—each designed to modernize public finances, eliminate revenue leakages, and boost transparency…

At the conclusion of the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council (ministerial level) in Abuja, the foreign ministers of the region, under the leadership of Timothy Kabba — Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone and Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers — issued a stark warning about increasing geopolitical tensions and…

In a timely call to action during the opening of Nigeria Education Forum 2025 (NEF 2025), Vice-President Shettima and the leadership of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) argued that Nigeria’s education-funding model needs a fundamental overhaul. Relying solely on government allocations can no longer meet the demands of a growing, rapidly changing education sector. What’s Changed…

At a recent quarterly meeting held in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) declared that cybersecurity is no longer optional — it must become a core priority for all ports and terminals across the country. The rapid adoption of AI and advanced digital systems in port operations now makes maritime infrastructure vulnerable to cyber-attacks,…

The government of Enugu has just announced that it will restrict the operation of tricycles (keke), yellow buses and minibuses on five major roads across the city — a major move to make way for a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. According to the state’s Enugu State Government and the Commissioner for Transport, Dr….

The Nigerian Army’s 8th Division has neutralised a notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Kallamu, in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The mission, executed in collaboration with local vigilante teams based on actionable intelligence, signals renewed momentum in efforts to dismantle criminal networks in the Northwest corridor. The strike occurred in the early…

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has officially announced plans to develop a comprehensive security master plan aimed at protecting tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled by the Fund’s Board of Trustees Chairman, Aminu Bello Masari, during the opening of a two-day national workshop on campus security held in Abuja. Masari described the…