The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened subscriptions for the May 2026 FGN Savings Bond on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, offering returns of up to 14.525 per cent to retail investors seeking safe and steady income. The debt office announced this in a circular on Monday, May 4, stating that the offer …
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Sunday flagged off the 2026 Hajj flight operations to Saudi Arabia, urging intending pilgrims to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on Nigeria. A total of 473 pilgrims from Kogi State were airlifted from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage. The pilgrims …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of social media influencer and blogger Chidiebere Justice Mark, popularly known as “Justice Crack", in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged false claims concerning the welfare of Nigerian soldiers. Mark, who resides at Plot 88, Sabo Lugbe, Abuja, was arraigned …
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised the Nigeria Police Force over the arrest of three individuals linked to a social media report alleging that United Bank for Africa Chairman Tony Elumelu divorced his wife. In a post on Facebook on Monday, Sowore described the arrests as unnecessary, arguing that reporting …
The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a safety advisory to Nigerian citizens residing in South Africa ahead of planned nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by the Consul General, Ambassador Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, the mission urged Nigerians to remain vigilant following intelligence …
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has raised concern over a surge in attacks targeting train operations along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, warning that the incidents pose serious threats to passenger safety and national infrastructure. This follows a recent attack near kilometre 177 of the Abuja–Kaduna Highway, where suspected villagers reportedly gathered along the rail track …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that increasing salaries alone will not improve the welfare of Nigerian workers, urging the government to focus on reducing the cost of living and fixing basic services. In a policy brief issued Thursday, CPPE Chief Executive Officer, Dr Muda Yusuf, said the current focus …
The federal government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s International Workers’ Day. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the minister extended …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Mr. Saidu Mohammed from his position as Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The President has also nominated Mr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar to take over as the new Chief Executive of the agency. The appointment, however, is subject to confirmation by the …
Amid an internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has stepped up efforts to attract influential politicians, including former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, who on Monday received party leaders at his Abuja residence. Among those in attendance was the party’s National Vice-Chairman (North-West), Mohammed Bakin, alongside other senior …
