The British High Commission in Nigeria has commended Lloyd's Register for its support for emerging Nigerian leaders through the UK Government's Chevening Scholarship Programme. Under the partnership, outstanding Nigerian professionals in maritime-related fields can pursue fully funded master's degrees at leading UK universities. Lloyd's Register, a provider of engineering, technology and professional services for the …
The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify candidates whose names are not contained in the membership registers submitted by their political parties. The committee said the move was necessary ahead of the 2027 general elections and in line with the provisions of the Electoral …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that all 25 people aboard an aircraft that crashed in Ondo State on Monday died in the accident. The Air Force, in a statement on Tuesday, said the victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers. The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, crashed in a swampy area around …
Nigeria’s banking sector will enter 2027 with stronger capital buffers but face a tougher test of how effectively banks deploy the funds raised during the 2026 recapitalisation exercise, according to DataPro. The rating agency, in its Monthly Rating Brief for October, said the recapitalisation had structurally strengthened the banking industry but warned that the next …
Nigeria’s democratic institutions, including the judiciary and legislature, have faced growing scrutiny over their independence, accountability and ability to check executive power. In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily, Professor Kamilu Sani Fage, a Professor of Political Science at Bayero University, Kano, examines the judiciary and legislature, questioning their effectiveness as …
Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have commenced a three-day warning strike over the Federal Government’s failure to address their demands, including a reduction in petrol price to N500 per litre. The industrial action began at midnight on Friday, October 2, and is scheduled to end on Sunday, October 4, 2026. …
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has said Nigeria’s progress depends on peace, security, responsible governance and improved opportunities for citizens. Sani stated this in his message to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The governor said peace and stability were essential to achieving the country’s aspirations, stressing that Nigerians should be able to go about their …
Farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector have urged the Federal Government to introduce practical measures to reduce production costs and provide more support for farmers following President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address. They called on the government to implement workable measures to reduce production costs in the sector. They made the call in …
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recounted how his administration pushed Aliko Dangote to shift from importing cement to local production, saying the policy helped drive the businessman’s expansion into cement manufacturing across Africa. Obasanjo recalled that the effort began in 2003, when Nigeria had been producing cement for decades but still relied heavily on imports. In …
The Federal Government has launched a National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System aimed at improving how businesses and public services reach communities across the country. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced the launch on X on Thursday. He said the system would provide a foundation for integrating postcodes into commerce, transport, …
