No fewer than 2,000 Nigerians were killed in violent incidents across the country between January and March 2025, according to data compiled by SBM Intelligence. The deaths, from attacks by terrorists, armed robbers, bandits and the Boko Haram sect, also include casualties from abductions, gang clashes and military operations. SBM’s latest chart, released in April,
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed discrepancies in the administration of the student loan scheme. The ICPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment and Education, Demola Bakare, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said that with the confirmation of discrepancies in the administration of the loan; the commission had
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that funds related to the cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) scheme have been traced to at least three to four countries. EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this during an interview aired on recently; however, he withheld the names of the countries. “We have been
The Federal Government has launched emergency repair efforts on key bridges along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, following serious structural concerns uncovered during an official inspection led by the Minister of Works, David Umahi. During the inspection tour, which included directors of highways, engineers from the Federal Ministry of Works, and officials from Lagos and Ogun States,
In a bold step toward reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has rolled out a new five-year roadmap that will inject an average of $650 million annually into the country from 2025 to 2030. The initiative is designed to fast-track infrastructure development, empower young people and women, and support Nigeria’s push toward
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended Nigerian workers for their productivity, diligence, commitment and resilience even in the face of socioeconomic challenges. Akpabio, who acknowledged the hard work and dedication of Nigerian workers, said the workers had always prioritised nation above any consideration. “Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of
Sequel to the approval by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Federal Government has presented operational licenses to 11 newly approved private universities to expand access to quality tertiary education. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated this at the presentation of the licences to the new private universities in Abuja on Wednesday. The
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has invalidated the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State, directing Governor Hope Uzodinma to reverse the decision and appoint the most senior judicial officer in the state, in accordance with constitutional provisions. In a statement released after its 108th meeting held on April
As Nigeria commemorates International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2025, labour unions nationwide have renewed calls for an urgent review of the ₦70,000 minimum wage, citing the escalating cost of living and inflation that have rendered current earnings insufficient. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have expressed concerns over the
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its first price data compiled through a groundbreaking crowdsourcing initiative. In a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson Folorunso Alesanmi, NBS said the innovative approach to data collection marks a significant milestone in the bureau’s efforts to provide timely and accurate statistical information to policymakers, researchers, and
