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“In a bid to reinforce leadership and enhance national security, the Police Service Commission (PSC), has promoted several senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to higher ranks.” Rigorous Selection Process According to Torty Njoku Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, the promotions followed rigorous written examinations and oral interviews, which concluded on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the PSC Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. The exercise was presided over by PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd). Senior Officers Elevated The promotions include: AIG Mohammed Usman Gumel, previously Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Community Policing…

The Federal Government has announced the reopening of 47 Unity Schools nationwide, weeks after their closure over escalating security concerns in parts of the country. The move marks a decisive step toward restoring stability in Nigeria’s public education system. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education. Security Boost Clears Way for Resumption According to the ministry, the reopening followed a comprehensive review and strengthening of security architecture within and around the affected schools. “After the strengthening of security architecture within and around the affected schools, academic activities have fully resumed,” the…

The National Pension Commission (PenCom), has begun the disbursement of a ₦758 billion Federal Government pension bond to clear outstanding pension liabilities, with over ₦577 billion already released to retirees and pension contributors nationwide. The intervention has so far directly impacted about 1,053,000 Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs), making it one of the most far-reaching pension payments in Nigeria’s history. Oloworaran: A Landmark Pension Intervention PenCom Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Tuesday at the 2025 Pension Revolution Summit in Abuja, describing the exercise as a major step toward restoring dignity and financial stability to retirees. She explained that the…

“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has conducted coordinated raids on the offices and private homes of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in Abuja and Kebbi State.” The operations, confirmed by Malami’s media aide Mohammed Doka, have sparked fresh controversy over the conduct and legality of the anti-graft agency’s actions. Raid Linked to Salami Report Chapter 9 According to Doka, the raids came shortly after Malami’s office publicly referenced Chapter 9 of the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report. The EFCC reportedly sought to seize documents relating to that chapter.…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has revealed that the state government account held over ₦300 billion when he was suspended during the six-month emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu in March 2025. The emergency rule saw the suspension of Governor Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the entire Rivers State House of Assembly, with a sole administrator appointed to oversee the state’s affairs. Speaking on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Obodhi–Ozochi Road and Bridge Project in Ahoada East and West Local Government Areas, Fubara stated that when he resumed office in September, he found approximately ₦600 billion in…

Nigeria’s hopes of featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico have been unexpectedly given a lifeline after fresh allegations emerged over the eligibility of some players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), during the African qualifying playoffs. Playoff Heartbreak and a New Twist In November 2025, the Super Eagles’ campaign to reach a third straight World Cup was dealt a major blow when they were eliminated by DR Congo in the African playoff final in Morocco. After a 1–1 draw in regulation and extra time, DR Congo held their nerve…

The World Bank has raised concerns that increasing reliance on air conditioning (AC) — a response to rising global temperatures and improving consumer purchasing power — risks placing significant stress on already strained power grids in Nigeria and other developing nations. This warning highlights not only infrastructure challenges but also broader implications for energy policy, climate resilience, and economic development. Heat, Urban Growth, and Rising Electricity Demand As global temperatures rise due to climate change, heatwaves and hotter seasons are becoming more frequent and intense. This drives households and businesses to adopt AC units at a faster pace — a…

Systemic governance reform as the critical foundation for unlocking sustainable development and restoring national promise. “Nations are not built on resources, but on systems. Nigeria’s future rests not on changing leaders, but on transforming the very structures that create them.” — Tolulope A. Adegoke, PhD Introduction: The Leadership Imperative Nigeria, often described as the “Giant of Africa,” stands at a pivotal moment in its historical trajectory. Possessing unparalleled human capital, vast natural resources, and a dynamic, youthful population, the nation’s potential remains paradoxically constrained by deeply embedded structural deficiencies within its leadership architecture. These systemic flaws—evident across political, corporate, and…

In a historic move poised to transform Nigeria’s education landscape, Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), and President of Dangote Group, has unveiled a ₦1 trillion scholarship programme aimed at expanding access to education and promoting academic excellence across the country. The announcement was made during a high-profile launch in Lagos on Thursday, December 11, 2025, attended by national leaders, education stakeholders, and traditional rulers. The programme, set to commence in 2026, will support over 1.3 million students across all 774 Local Government Areas, with ₦100 billion committed annually over ten years. It represents the largest private-sector…

Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has stated that the new tax reform laws will mandate commercial banks to report accounts with a quarterly turnover of ₦25 million or more to the tax authorities. Speaking during a media parley on Friday, Oyedele explained that the tax reforms raised the reporting threshold from ₦10 million to ₦25 million per quarter for individuals, which translates to ₦100 million for companies. “What this one has done is that it has raised the threshold for reporting your bank account. I think it was ₦10 million before, but it…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that every taxable Nigerian must possess a Tax Identification Number (TIN)—also known as a Taxpayer Identification Number—to operate a bank account in the country once new tax reforms take effect on January 1, 2026. The clarification comes as part of the administration’s broader efforts to strengthen tax compliance and modernise fiscal governance. FG Restates Mandatory Tax ID Requirement Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed the development during an interview shared on his official X account on Thursday. He explained that Section 4 of the Nigerian Tax Administration…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, the Oba of Lagos, at the Iga Idugaran Palace, seeking to strengthen collaboration between the Nigerian Army and traditional institutions. The visit aimed at appreciating the monarch for his longstanding support of Army formations in Lagos and soliciting his continued blessings for ongoing military operations. Shaibu praised Oba Akiolu for what he described as a “consistent fatherly role” in supporting the Nigerian Army’s efforts across the state. “We are here to express our profound appreciation to…