In a move to curb frequent industrial strikes, the Federal Government has approved the National Industrial Relations Policy, NIRP 2025. Minister of Information Mohammed Idris says the policy aims to promote workplace harmony and align with global labour standards. This comes as the government withdraws the controversial circular that sparked […]
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Customs Sets December 2025 Deadline for Trade Scheme Migration
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced December 31, 2025, as the deadline for migrating from the current Fast Track Scheme to the globally recognised Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme. According to Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the transition aligns with the World Customs Organisation’s SAFE Framework and Sections 108–111 of the […]
Gombe Commissions ₦1 Billion Hybrid Power Project at Balanga Dam
Gombe State marked a major milestone in energy development on Friday with the commissioning of a ₦1 billion 620KW Small Hydropower–Solar Hybrid Power System at the Balanga Dam in Talasse. The project funded by the European Union, Global Environment Facility, and Rural Electrification Agency, and implemented by UNIDO is designed […]
INEC Begins Continuous Voter Registration Ahead of 2025 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the 2025 nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to a statement released Friday via INEC’s official X handle, online pre-registration will begin on Monday, August 18, 2025, at cvr.inecnigeria.org, while physical registration at INEC offices and designated centres […]
Ghana’s Mahama Assures Safety of Nigerians Amid Tensions, Vows No Room for Xenophobia
Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has assured Nigerians living in Ghana of their safety, saying there is no place for xenophobia in the country. He gave the assurance while receiving President Tinubu’s special envoy, led by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in Accra. Mahama explained that recent tensions were sparked by the resurfacing […]
20 Million Out-of-School Children: UBEC, Partners Roll Out $552m HOPE-EDU
The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba, has sounded the alarm over what she calls a “crisis of great magnitude” in Nigeria’s education sector. Speaking at a high-level meeting in Abuja, co-hosted by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and UBEC, she cited the staggering figure of 20 million out-of-school children […]
Nurses’ Union Denies Suspending Nationwide Strike
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (Federal Health Institutions Sector) has denied reports that it has suspended its ongoing seven-day warning strike. Speaking to reporters on Friday, the union’s Public Relations Officer, Omomo Tibiebi, confirmed the strike, which began Wednesday, is still in effect. He dismissed claims by […]
Petrol price stood at N1,037.66 in June – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average retail price of a litre of petrol increased from N750.17 in June 2024 to N1,037.66 in June 2025. The NBS made this known in its Petrol Price Watch for June 2025 released in Abuja on Thursday. It stated that the June […]
Anambra Central backs Soludo for 2025 election
In what has been described as a significant political milestone towards the build-up to the November 8th, 2025 governorship election, Anambra Central Senatorial Zone has unanimously endorsed Governor Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo and his Deputy Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim for a second term. The declaration took place at Alex Ekwueme Square […]
Wife of slain Anambra LP lawmaker contests to replace late husband.
Posters of Mrs Justina Azuka, wife of slain Anambra lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 constituency, Late Hon Justice Azuka has surfaced, showing her, seeking support to replace her demised husband. Hon Justice Azuka was kidnapped in Onitsha on the eve of Christmas of 2024 while returning home for the yuletide. […]