Nigeria has produced one of its youngest commercial pilots, 18-year-old Mohammed Aminu Sani, who recently earned a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot License from Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) in Daytona Beach, Florida. Sani completed the intensive training programme in just 10 months, passing every stage without a single checkride failure, a rare …
The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has disbursed ₦22.48 billion to low-income households in Katsina State under the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme. The payment is part of a national initiative that has already reached over 5.4 million households, delivering ₦344 billion in 2025 alone. According to the agency, the goal is …
The Federal Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Denmark to deepen cooperation on digital transformation and innovation, aimed at fostering inclusive economic growth. The agreement was signed in Lagos during the NORDIC-Nigeria Connect Conference with the theme, “Forging Partnerships for Sustainable Impact”. The conference also witnessed commitments from …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken a major step toward modernizing its operations with the launch of a new digital portal designed to streamline the process of obtaining drug integrity tests and visa clearance certificates. Unveiled on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Abuja, the platform called the Drug Integrity Test and Visa …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have renewed their partnership to strengthen transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s education sector. Both agencies pledged to ensure that funds for schools are properly used and that leakages in the system are blocked through reforms and digital monitoring …
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Presidency of twisting facts and misrepresenting its position on the ongoing killings of Christians in parts of the country, describing the government’s recent statement as “completely false” and “grossly unfair.” In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified efforts to protect residents and reduce crime. Between October 9 and 18, 2025, officers conducted coordinated, intelligence-led operations across Abuja. The Scorpion Squad, Kubwa, Life Camp, and Mabushi Divisions carried out the missions with remarkable success. The operations led to the arrest of Manaseh Emmanuel (36), …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major blow to drug traffickers, intercepting multiple consignments of illicit substances concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing. The shipments were destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Democratic Republic of Congo. NDLEA confirmed the seizures and arrests through an official press …
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to reduce salt consumption and promote healthier diets. The initiative aims to curb the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, stroke, and heart disease. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja for World Food Day 2025, Dr. Salma Anas, Special Adviser to the President on Health, stressed the …
Public health experts have urged all levels of government to focus more on environmental cleanliness and hygiene. They warned that relying too much on vaccines cannot guarantee lasting good health. The call came during the 10th National Conference on Environment and Health, organised by the Living Sciences Foundation at the University of Ilesa, Osun State. …
