In a bid to make menstrual hygiene products accessible to girls, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed into law a Bill for an Act to Provide for Menstrual Hygiene Products for Girls in Nasarawa State Public Schools by Nasarawa State Government and other Related Matters Therewith. The Speaker of the House, Dr Danladi
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has urged Nigerians, particularly youths from the South-West and South-East regions, to consider joining the nation’s armed forces to promote national unity and inclusivity. Group Capt. Abdulafeez Opaleye, Commander of the 115 Operations Group, NAF Port Harcourt, made the appeal on Tuesday during a maiden Open Day event organised to
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that Nigeria will not yield to internal or external forces working to destabilize the country, stating that the nation remains unshaken in its fight against terrorism and insecurity. Speaking to troops during a visit to the frontline in Katsina State on Friday, Tinubu praised the Nigerian armed forces for their
A sweeping anti-corruption probe has rocked Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the alleged misappropriation of nearly $3 billion allocated for the rehabilitation of the country’s state-owned refineries. The EFCC has arrested the recently sacked managing directors and top officials of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and
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,
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
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
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised concerns over a high-ticket mentorship programme offered by Dr. Stephen Akintayo, a well-known motivational speaker and investment coach. In a post on his Facebook page on April 23, 2025, Akintayo revealed a limited offer, 10 exclusive slots for a one-on-one mentorship and business
