The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki urges President Tinubu to appoint retired military officers as ambassadors to boost defence cooperation and national security. Read more.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.
The Social Science Academy of Nigeria urges all government levels to deploy competent social scientists for evidence-based national planning. Read why experts are crucial for solving security and economic challenges.
The Awuapila Society for Peace Studies urges President Tinubu to adopt an 'All-of-Nation' approach to tackle Nigeria's insecurity, highlighting the need for a national peace policy.
New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.
The US halts all asylum decisions and suspends visas for Afghans after a soldier's death. President Trump announces a crackdown on migration from third-world countries. Full details.
National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.
President Tinubu establishes National Tax Policy Implementation Committee chaired by Joseph Tegbe to coordinate new tax laws rollout. Committee to ensure seamless implementation.
President Trump announces suspension of migration from third world countries following deadly attack on National Guard soldiers by Afghan national. Full details on the investigation and policy changes.
President Trump announces permanent migration pause from third world countries after National Guard shooting in Washington DC. Two guards shot, one killed in attack by Afghan national.
The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive plan to revolutionize Nigeria's dairy sector, aiming to meet rising demand and reverse decades of underperformance through strategic reforms and partnerships.
Two National Guard troops critically wounded in shooting near White House. Suspect identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Read full details.
Two National Guard soldiers critically wounded in targeted attack near White House. President Trump suspends Afghan immigration, deploys 500 additional troops. Full details.
Two National Guard soldiers critically wounded in targeted shooting near White House. Suspect identified as Afghan national. President Trump vows justice. Read full details.
Federal Government bans open grazing nationwide, declaring it a capital offence to curb farmer-herder conflicts. Minister urges adoption of ranching for better productivity.
Federal Government clarifies no nationwide ban on open grazing exists. Minister confirms gradual transition to modern ranching systems across Nigeria's 4.5 million hectares of grazing reserves.
Federal Government clarifies no nationwide ban on open grazing exists. Minister Idi Maiha details a gradual transition to modern ranching systems using 4.5 million hectares of reserves.
The Trump administration announces $100 surcharge for foreign visitors to US national parks starting 2026. Annual passes triple to $250 for non-residents. Learn how this affects Nigerian travelers.
Educator Oluwafemi Popoola explains why Nigeria reversed its 2022 National Language Policy. Data showed children struggled, prompting a return to English for instruction while keeping indigenous languages as subjects.
Federal Government clarifies open grazing is not banned, announces phased transition to modern ranching using 4.5M hectares of reserves. Learn about the new livestock development strategy.
Federal government declares final ban on open grazing nationwide. Minister Maiha announces ranching alternative as solution to decades-long conflicts. Read full details.
Federal Government assures Nigerians that livestock sector partnerships will soon show visible results, aiming to grow the industry from $32B to $74B by 2035 through strategic reforms.
Nigeria's National Accreditation System achieves global recognition under AFRAC, enhancing quality compliance and reducing trade barriers for Nigerian exporters.
Nigeria's government cancels indigenous language teaching policy after WAEC, NECO failures surge. Education Minister cites evidence-based decision for English-only instruction.
CBN executives and economic experts emphasize urgent need for coordinated monetary and fiscal policies to achieve Nigeria's economic stability. Learn about the new framework.
Brain Health Initiative Nigeria urges National Assembly to integrate brain health into national policies as Africa faces $54 billion annual losses from brain disorders and productivity decline.
The House of Representatives issues a 7-day ultimatum to MDAs, threatening arrest warrants for non-compliance with the Naira-for-Crude Oil policy investigation. Full details on the escalating standoff.
CIoTA Nigeria urges coordinated air, land & marine transport policies into a National Integrated Transport Policy to boost investment & multimodality. Read the full communique.
Education stakeholders and human rights groups demand immediate reversal of suspended National Language Policy, citing cultural and educational benefits of mother tongue instruction in Nigeria.