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The Senate has stepped up scrutiny of President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, unveiling a comprehensive review timetable that includes a high-level interface with Nigeria’s economic managers and a projected passage date of March 17, 2026. The resolution was reached on Friday at a special meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, where…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has released its provisional timetable for the 2026 Anambra State Local Government primary elections. According to the schedule, interested candidates can purchase and submit Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms from January 27 to February 6, 2026, at the party’s Awka Regional Secretariat. Here’s what’s next: The party has…
The Executive Secretary of the Food, Beverages and Tobacco Senior Staff Association, Solomon Adebosin, has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to engage industry stakeholders in dialogue following the enforcement of its ban on alcohol sold in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml. In an interview with ARISE…
Nigeria’s electricity supply was again thrown into crisis on Friday after the national power grid collapsed for the first time in 2026, plunging large parts of the country into darkness and disrupting economic activity. Data from the power sector showed that electricity generation dropped steeply from over 4,500 megawatts to just 24 megawatts by around…
The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division has formally deepened its operational collaboration with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) to enhance air-ground coordination and boost combat effectiveness in the North-West, military officials said Thursday. The partnership was cemented during a courtesy visit by AWDC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia, to the General Officer Commanding…
President Bola Tinubu has authorised the deployment of three ambassador-designates to strategic diplomatic missions in France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The development was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Ambassador Ayodele Oke has been…
The European Union (EU) has announced that Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries will receive €510 million in humanitarian aid as part of a larger €1.9 billion package for 2025. This funding aims to address growing crises and support vulnerable populations in West and Central Africa, the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, and other regions. The…
The Federal Government has pledged to conduct a credible, transparent, and internationally acceptable national census, emphasizing that due process will not be sacrificed for speed. The assurance came from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by NPC Chairman Dr Aminu Yusuf and his management team. Speaking…
JAMB has announced the schedule for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration, and candidates are gearing up for the challenge. Here are the key dates to note: The sale of UTME application documents kicks off on January 19, 2026, and runs until February 26, 2026. Registration for UTME follows…
Recent incidents highlight Nigeria’s struggle with truck crashes. Today, January 11, 2025, a loaded mini truck overturned on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge, injuring two people. The truck was carrying perishable goods near Unilag Waterfront when the accident occurred. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is clearing the roadway and transloading goods. The accident caused…