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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic defence plan aimed at tackling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats confronting Nigeria, amid growing public concern over insecurity across the country. The plan, which forms part of the administration’s broader security reform agenda, is expected to strengthen military operations, expand intelligence gathering, improve…

The Federal Government has opened applications for its 2026 Annual Oil and Gas Research Grant Competition, offering Nigerian researchers, academics and research institutions an opportunity to secure funding for innovative projects capable of transforming the country’s oil and gas industry. The competition, administered by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), is designed to encourage research,…

Nigerian banks are dramatically reducing the money set aside to cover potential bad loans, raising fresh questions about the safety of customers’ deposits, the availability of credit and whether borrowers could enjoy easier access to loans. Nigerian banks are making significant moves to reduce the financial burden of bad loans, following a sharp decline in…

The Oyo State Police Command has arraigned two men, identified as Prophet Moses Idowu and Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun, over the alleged circulation of false information, defamatory statements and unauthorised videos relating to the death of popular Nigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings. The update was released by the Command’s Public Relations…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that it will not support any political party or candidate in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning its officials against using the union’s name or platform to promote partisan interests. ASUU President, Professor Christopher Piwuna, said the union would remain politically neutral before, during and after the…

The Nigerian Navy has officially released the list of successful applicants for its 2026 Batch 39 recruitment exercise into the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School, urging candidates to check their names and prepare for the next stage of the selection process. The announcement is welcome news for thousands of Nigerians who applied for the recruitment…

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the death of one of its former Vice-Chancellors, Professor Adebowale Omole, popularly known as Professor Wale Omole. The renowned academic and university administrator reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the age of 84. The university…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its 2027–2031 presidential manifesto, outlining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed agenda for a second term in office, with fresh promises covering security, electricity, employment, education, healthcare, housing and economic growth. The 109-page document, titled From Reforms to Prosperity: Agenda 2027–2031, was unveiled on Tuesday, November 10, 2026,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a proposed minimum monthly pension of ₦52,500 alongside free healthcare for retirees, in a development that could affect the welfare and financial security of pensioners across Nigeria. The announcement raises important questions about implementation, eligibility, the commencement date and whether the new pension arrangement will apply to all retirees…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified its position on the controversies surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s academic credentials and the eligibility of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to contest the 2027 presidential election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, said the commission would not act on reports circulating on social media or make decisions based…