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 …
The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in the state, describing the request as unnecessary and politically motivated. Makinde made the call on Monday while formally taking over the welfare, rehabilitation and education of the 45 rescued victims, …
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 …
Nigeria and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China have signed a landmark agreement to eliminate double taxation, prevent tax evasion and avoidance, and strengthen trade and investment between both economies. The agreement was signed during a virtual ceremony by Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, …
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) emerged as the state institution most frequently linked to civic space violations in 2025, with state actors responsible for almost nine out of every 10 verified incidents recorded during the year. This was revealed in a new report by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), titled 'Silenced Voices, …
The Federal Government has called for stronger cooperation among West African countries to improve tax collection, boost compliance with ECOWAS tax rules, and raise more domestic revenue across the region. The call was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, during a meeting with a delegation from the …
The Court of Appeal has upheld a Federal High Court order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by committees appointed by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by former Senate President David Mark. In a majority decision delivered on Monday, two members …
