Category: #Governance
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CBCN CALLS FOR FARMER SUBSIDIES, NOT FOOD IMPORTS, TO SECURE NIGERIA’S FUTURE
Bishops warn that neglecting local farmers undermines food security and fuels instability. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to support local farmers with subsidies and security instead of relying on food imports. Outgoing President, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, made the call at the close of the 2026 First…
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KANO GOVT DENIES AMNESTY CLAIMS, VOWS PROTECTION OF RIGHTS
State rejects allegations of harassment, insists actions target cybercrime, not critics. The Kano State Government on Thursday dismissed Amnesty International’s claims of harassment and intimidation as “misleading and unfounded,” stressing its commitment to human rights and freedom of expression. Commissioner Ibrahim Waiya said security agencies act only on credible allegations of cyberbullying, defamation, or incitement,…
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TINUBU URGES SENATE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION FOR STATE POLICE
President Bola Tinubu calls for State Police to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges, from terrorism to banditry. During an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu urged the 10th Senate to begin constitutional amendments to allow for State Police. He stressed that decentralised policing would strengthen local security, enable faster responses to threats,…
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NIPR PICKS NAN AS OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER FOR GLOBAL PR FORUM IN ABUJA
Major boost for Nigeria’s global image as NAN is chosen to deliver live coverage and international media reach for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum. The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially named the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as its digital and wire service provider for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum…
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NIGERIA TARGETS MASSIVE N40.7 TRILLION REVENUE AS TAX REFORMS TAKE HOLD
After surpassing last year’s target, Nigeria’s revenue agency is aiming even higher with sweeping tax reforms designed to boost government earnings. The Executive Chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Zach Adedeji, says the agency is targeting a massive N40.7 trillion in taxes and royalties in 2026, driven by major reforms expanding its revenue collection…
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TRUMP: DIPLOMACY FIRST, BUT U.S. WON’T ALLOW IRAN TO GO NUCLEAR
U.S. President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing, but warns Washington will never permit Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. Speaking during his State of the Union address to Congress, President Donald Trump revealed that the United States is currently negotiating with Iran and prefers diplomacy to resolve rising tensions. Trump said Iran appears…
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CBN CUTS MONETARY POLICY RATE TO 26.5% TO BOOST ECONOMY
Nigeria’s central bank trims key interest rate by 50 basis points, signaling a push to support growth while keeping liquidity stable. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 27% to 26.5%, CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso announced after the 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. The committee…
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SOKOTO EXPANDS EARLY EDUCATION DRIVE TO TACKLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL CRISIS
With over 66% of children out of school, Sokoto is scaling up early education, building mega schools, and launching digital programmes to bring thousands of children back into classrooms. The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says it is ramping up Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and rolling out bold reforms to tackle…
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ENUGU OPPOSITION SLAMS N150M BILLBOARD FEE, CALLS IT ‘POLITICAL ROBBERY’
Political tension is rising in Enugu as opposition parties reject a controversial N150 million billboard fee, warning it could silence challengers and weaken democracy. Opposition political parties in Enugu State have strongly condemned the N150 million advertising fee imposed on political aspirants for campaign billboards, describing the move as outrageous, unfair, and undemocratic. The State…
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ONITSHA COUNCIL SEALS 200 SHOPS OVER MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME DEFIANCE
Authorities crack down on traders who ignored directives to reopen, warning of possible loss of shop ownership. More than 200 shops at Bridge Head Market in Onitsha have been sealed by the Onitsha South Local Government Council for refusing to open on Mondays, in defiance of the Anambra State Government’s directive to end the sit-at-home…
