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, …
A support group, APC Volunteer, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu's decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, describing the move as a sign of confidence, stability and continuity in government. The group's National Director-General, Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, stated this in a statement issued on Monday. He …
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially confirmed Deputy Governor Murtala Sule Garo as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement comes ahead of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) deadline for political parties to submit the names of their candidates for the 2027 elections. Governor Yusuf made the announcement during …
The Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) July 11 deadline for political parties to submit the nomination forms of their presidential and National Assembly candidates through its online nomination portal has exposed deep cracks within some opposition parties. As the deadline approached, parties grappling with leadership disputes raced to secure recognition from the electoral commission, with …
The Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will challenge the recent Court of Appeal judgment on the party's leadership crisis at the Supreme Court, insisting that the ruling does not affect his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Monday by his …
Global oil prices have surged again, rising to $78 per barrel following the renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, leading to a declaration of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical maritime chokepoint, has raised fears over disruptions to shipping …
Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, on Monday pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge of alleged certificate forgery and misappropriation of funds filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Nnaji was arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja. After the …
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 …
Nigeria's crude oil production reached a six-year high in June 2026, surpassing its OPEC quota for the second consecutive month and signaling a strong recovery for the nation's oil sector. The upward trend is driven by improved operational stability and declining pipeline disruptions. Latest data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) indicated …
