The Conservative leader urges Labour to retain the proposed 10-year route to permanent residency, saying work visas should not guarantee settlement. Leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has urged the Labour government to retain its proposed 10-year qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), insisting that temporary work visas should not …
Nigerian government says private capital is critical to ending poverty as UN highlights gains in health, education and humanitarian interventions. The Federal Government and the United Nations (UN) have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a renewed focus on innovative financing, poverty reduction, social protection and …
The Federal Government has unveiled a new operational framework aimed at strengthening the reintegration of former terrorists and other individuals involved in armed violence, as part of efforts to promote lasting peace and improve security across the country. The initiative was unveiled on Monday in Abuja by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the …
Defence Headquarters says electronic materials cited by a US official were recovered by Nigerian troops during earlier operations and handed over under bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims by a senior United States official that American forces seized a large cache of electronic intelligence materials from terrorists during an operation …
Retired officers welcome pay increase but warn inflation, poor equipment and funding concerns could undermine troop morale Retired military officers have welcomed the Federal Government's decision to increase the minimum salary of junior military personnel to ₦100,000 but insist the new wage remains insufficient to meet the economic realities facing soldiers. They argue that …
The education ministry withdraws the circular and begins nationwide consultations after widespread outrage over planned 82% increase The federal government has suspended its controversial proposal to increase the registration fee for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) to ₦50,000 per candidate …
Governor commends security forces as Presidency confirms eight kidnappers arrested and others killed during rescue operation Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said the immediate priority of his administration is to reunite the teachers and pupils rescued from kidnappers in Oriire Local Government Area with their families and provide them with the support needed …
The digital media giant says the deal strengthens MultiChoice's position across Africa with expanded global reach and resources. MultiChoice has officially become a wholly owned subsidiary of Canal+, marking the completion of the acquisition and ushering in a new phase for one of Africa's largest pay television operators. The announcement was made in a …
Nigeria's solid minerals exports rose to N354 billion in 2025, reflecting significant growth driven by ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the mining sector as a major contributor to the nation's economy. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, disclosed this while delivering the maiden Annual …
Disu says implementation requires consultations, capacity building as Nigeria reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Ditsu has said the proposed establishment of state police will bring law enforcement closer to communities, deepen intelligence gathering and strengthen collaboration between federal and state security institutions. Speaking with journalists in New York on …
