African Countries That Don't Celebrate Christmas
While many celebrate on December 25, six African nations, including Morocco and Somalia, do not observe Christmas as a public holiday. Discover the reasons and estimated Christian populations.
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Countries Where Christmas Is Not a Public Holiday
While Nigeria marks Christmas with a public holiday, in 36 nations, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and China, December 25 is a regular workday. Discover the reasons behind this global diversity.
Banks Shut Branches for Christmas, Urge Digital Banking Use
Nigerian banks and capital market firms will close physical branches for Christmas. Customers are advised to use mobile apps, USSD, and online platforms for uninterrupted services.
Nutritionists List 10 Unhealthy Christmas Eating Habits
Nutritionists Fiyinfoluwa Odukoya and Jane Ibude warn Nigerians about unhealthy eating and food safety risks this festive season. Learn how to celebrate wisely without harming your health.
Banks to Close Early for Festive Holidays, Urge Digital Use
Nigerian banks will close branches early on Dec 24 & 31 and fully on Dec 25 & Jan 1. Customers advised to use ATMs, mobile apps, and USSD for transactions during the public holidays.
FG Announces 2025/2026 Christmas & New Year Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared December 25, 26, 2025, and January 1, 2026, as public holidays. Minister Tunji-Ojo calls for unity, peace, and security consciousness during the festive season.
FG Declares Holidays for Christmas, New Year 2025/2026
The Federal Government has declared public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year. Read the minister's message of peace, unity, and security for all Nigerians.
FG Declares 2025 Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year Holidays
The Nigerian government has officially declared public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year 2026. Minister Tunji-Ojo urges citizens to reflect on peace and security. Get the full details.
Nigeria Announces Christmas, New Year Public Holidays
The Federal Government is set to declare December 25, 26, 2025, and January 1, 2026, as statutory public holidays. Get details on the festive break.
Federal Government Reopens 47 Unity Schools
The Federal Government has reopened the 47 Unity Colleges shut in November over insecurity. The Ministry of Education assures safety measures are in place. Read more.
FG Reopens 47 Unity Schools After Security Boost
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of 47 unity schools previously closed due to insecurity. Students have returned safely as academic activities resume nationwide.
ADC to Protest FG's N500bn Debt to Contractors, Pensioners
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.
Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.
Nigeria's 3 Public Holidays for Dec 2025, Jan 2026 Announced
Nigerians can plan for a festive break as the Federal Government confirms three public holidays for December 2025 and January 2026. Get the official dates and details here.
FG Offers ASUU Lecturers 40% Salary Increase
The Federal Government has proposed a 40% salary increase for university lecturers as ASUU's ultimatum expires. Will this avert a nationwide strike?
Contractors Appeal to Tinubu Over FG Debt Since 2024
Nigerian contractors under ANC appeal to President Tinubu for payment of debts owed since January 2024. They face financial crisis ahead of Christmas due to heavy bank interests.
Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom
Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School students freed through peaceful negotiation. Federal Government's non-kinetic approach proves effective in resolving kidnappings.
FG Denies Open Grazing Ban, Plans Gradual Ranching Transition
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.
FG Denies Open Grazing Ban, Backs Ranching
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.
FG Denies Open Grazing Ban, Plans Ranching Transition
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.
FG Clarifies Tax Law Misconceptions for 2026
Federal Government clarifies misconceptions about new 2026 tax reforms. Most Nigerians will pay less or no tax. VAT removed from food, education, healthcare.
Judge Tosses Cases Against Trump Critics Comey and James
Federal judge cites government misconduct in dismissing cases against former FBI director James Comey and NY Attorney General Letitia James. Read the full details.
FG: Livestock Reforms Gains Coming Soon
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.
Lagos-Calabar Highway Section Opens December 2025
Federal Government confirms the first 47km of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway will open to motorists between December 12-17, 2025. Get the latest updates on this transformative infrastructure project.
CCAC Urges FG to Explain College Provost Appointment
Citizens Coalition Against Corruption calls for transparency in Dr. Muhammad Yusha'u Gwaram's appointment as Provost of Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma. Read the full story.
#FixPolitics Demands Action on Schoolgirl Abductions
Following recent mass abductions of schoolgirls in Kebbi and Niger states, #FixPolitics calls for immediate security reforms and safe school measures nationwide. Join the demand for action.
Sunday Igboho Denies N50bn FG Payment Allegation
Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho refutes claims he received N50bn from federal government. He also pleads for removal from wanted list amid security concerns.
FG Denies Ordering Nationwide School Closure
Federal Government denies circulating reports about school closures starting November 24, 2025. Ministry confirms fake news, urges public to verify information from official channels.
41 Federal Unity Colleges Shut Down Over Insecurity
Federal government closes 41 unity colleges nationwide following security concerns. Full list of affected schools and immediate implementation details revealed.
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