Prof Onwueme Calls for Major Education Investment
Nigerian literary icon, Prof Osonye Tess Onwueme, marks 70th birthday with a powerful plea for increased funding and value restoration in the country's education sector. Read her full statement.
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Nigeria's 2026 Budget: N58.47tr Approved, Lower Exchange Rate Set
Nigeria's Federal Executive Council has approved a N58.47 trillion budget for 2026, targeting a lower exchange rate of N1,400/$. Get the full breakdown of allocations and fiscal strategy.
Tinubu Presents N54.4tr 2026 Budget at NASS
President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N54.46 trillion to the National Assembly under heavy security. Read the full details of the budget presentation and its implications.
Tinubu Proposes N43.56trn Bill to End Multiple Budgets
President Tinubu transmits a N43.56 trillion appropriation bill to unify 2024-2025 spending, aiming to stop overlapping budgets and boost capital project performance. Urges swift legislative approval.
Sujimoto's N20tr Border, Agro-Plan to Fight Insecurity
Sujimoto Group proposes a N20 trillion fortified border and agricultural development initiative to combat terrorism and banditry. The plan integrates security with economic growth. Read more.
Gas Issues, N6tr Debt Cripple Nigeria's Power Generation
Nigeria's electricity supply plummets due to gas constraints and a massive N6 trillion debt owed to power generation companies. Find out why the grid remains unstable.
Senate Okays MTEF, Paves Way for ₦54.4tr 2026 Budget
The Nigerian Senate has approved the 2026-2028 MTEF, enabling President Tinubu to present a historic ₦54.4 trillion budget. Key fiscal parameters set the stage for the national spending plan. Read the full details.
CBN Gets Deadline to Account for N5.2tr Unremitted Funds
The House of Reps Public Accounts Committee has ordered the CBN to reconcile N5.2 trillion in unremitted operating surplus by January 19, 2026. Get the full details on the fiscal accountability probe.
FG, States, LGs Share N1.9trn as FAAC Allocation Drops
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N1.928 trillion for November 2025, a significant drop from October. See the full breakdown for FG, states, and LGs.
N3.8tr Loss: Lagos Traffic Crisis and Tech Solutions
Lagos traffic costs the economy N3.8 trillion yearly. As Yuletide approaches, experts push for tech-driven solutions like e-Call-Up systems and mass transit to salvage the situation. Read more.
Delta Assembly Passes N1.73tr 2026 Budget
Delta State House of Assembly passes a N1.73 trillion budget for 2026, raising the governor's proposal by N65.6 billion. Read details on the budget breakdown and legislative process.
Bagudu: Youth Skills Key to $1 Trillion Economy by 2030
Minister Bagudu says Nigeria can hit a $1 trillion economy by 2030, but only if its booming youth population is equipped with critical skills. He warns the opportunity is time-sensitive.
Lawmaker seeks sack of Finance Minister over N4tr debt
Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere calls for the dismissal of Finance Minister Wale Edun and FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji over N4 trillion unpaid contracts, accusing them of sabotaging Tinubu's agenda. Contractors protest non-payment.
Stakeholders Push for Accountability in Oyo Schools
Education experts and CSOs in Oyo State call for enhanced transparency and citizen oversight in schools to improve learning outcomes. Key actions identified.
Man arrested for staging own kidnapping in Enugu
Police in Enugu have arrested a 26-year-old security guard who faked his abduction to extort N35 million from his family. Read the full details of the bizarre case.
FG to Clear N4tr Road Contractors' Debt by Dec 20
The Federal Government has set a December 20 deadline to settle all outstanding payments owed to road contractors, following protests over N4 trillion in delayed project financing. Minister David Umahi announced the presidential directive.
72 Data Centres Needed for Nigeria's $1 Trn Economy
Digital Realty CEO Ikechukwu Nnamani says Nigeria requires 72 edge data centres to power a $1 trillion economy by 2030. He highlights a severe infrastructure gap and lack of AI-ready facilities.
16 Banks Meet CBN Capital Rules Ahead of 2026 Deadline
CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso confirms 16 banks have met new capital thresholds. With the March 2026 deadline approaching, the recapitalisation drive aims to strengthen lenders for Nigeria's $1 trillion economy goal.
Shettima hails Tinubu's N3.5tn education push at UNIMAID
VP Shettima declares Tinubu's N3.5tn education budget signals renewed commitment to national development through knowledge and innovation at UNIMAID's 50th anniversary.
States Plan Investment Summit for $1 Trillion Economy
Nigeria's 36 states and FCT plan a subnational investment summit to attract foreign investors, critical for achieving the $1 trillion economy target by 2030. Read more.
Land Reform Key to Nigeria's $1trn Economy - Dangiwa
Housing Minister Dangiwa reveals land titling as Nigeria's surest path to $1 trillion economy. Learn how the Land4Growth program will unlock $300bn in dead capital.
LAPO Donates Lab Equipment, Books to Schools
LAPO empowers Nigerian students through educational support, scholarships, and science competitions to combat poverty and improve learning standards nationwide.
Nurul-Islam Arabic Centre Celebrates 50 Years
Nurul-Islam Arabic Training Centre in Agege begins its golden jubilee, launching a fundraising drive for a new Ogun State campus that will merge Western and Islamic education.
Obi Demands Urgent Investment in Nigeria's Education
Peter Obi declares that Nigeria's national transformation is impossible without decisive investment in education. He calls for curriculum updates and better funding to combat insecurity and economic decline.
Nigeria Ends Mother Tongue Education Policy
Nigeria's government cancels indigenous language teaching policy after WAEC, NECO failures surge. Education Minister cites evidence-based decision for English-only instruction.
N60 Trillion Needed for Mass Housing in Nigeria
Nigeria requires N60 trillion to build mass houses and address its 20 million home deficit. Experts urge investment in local materials to cut costs by 50%. Read more.
Rigid Admission Rules Create Out-of-School Adolescents
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa warns rigid tertiary admission criteria create dangerous out-of-school adolescent population. New policy removes math, English barriers.
Kano Recruits 400 Maths Teachers to Boost Education
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf delivers on his promise, presenting appointment letters to 400 new mathematics teachers to address subject gaps and improve student performance.
Kano employs 400 math teachers for STEM boost
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has deployed 400 new Mathematics teachers in Kano to strengthen science education and improve student performance in STEM fields. This is part of a broader education emergency plan.
ASUU Seeks Moratorium Extension for State Varsities
ASUU urges FG to extend 7-year moratorium on new universities to states, warns of impending strike action if demands aren't met. Read full details.
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