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The Federal Government has given the green light for the establishment of nine additional private universities across Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the announcement on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. The newly approved institutions are: Tazkiyah University, Kaduna State Leadership University, Abuja Jimoh Babalola University, Kwara State Bridget University, Mbaise, Imo State Greenland

The Lagos State House of Assembly is pushing forward a new Tenancy Bill aimed at shielding tenants from excessive charges by estate agents. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Stephen Ogundipe, explained that the bill was crafted in direct response to growing public concerns over steep agency fees. One of the key proposals is to cut agent commissions on

President Bola Tinubu has instructed a comprehensive review of deductions and revenue retention policies among Nigeria’s top revenue-generating bodies, aiming to increase national savings, enhance spending efficiency, and free up more funds to drive economic growth. The directive, issued during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, targets agencies such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigerian Maritime Administration

Nigeria’s 2025 budget may run into 2026, as stalled capital projects, procurement delays, and a shutdown of the government’s cash-planning portal have brought new spending to a standstill barely eight months into the fiscal year. The situation came to light at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, convened by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to review the progress and challenges in implementing the extended 2024

Al Jazeera has clarified that four of its staff members and two freelance journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City last Sunday, correcting its earlier report which stated that five employees had died. Initially, the Qatar-based network announced that correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, along with camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa, were among the dead. However, a revised statement confirmed that Moamen

A street car race allegedly organised over a ₦30,000 wager ended in tragedy on Monday in the Ipara area of Remo, Ogun State, leaving five people dead. According to community sources, the race involved suspected internet fraudsters who were competing for the cash prize. During the contest, one of the drivers reportedly lost control of his unregistered Lexus while speeding, veering off the road and crashing into a roadside shop.

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a man, identified as Usman Mohammed, in a road accident that occurred in Ikirun on Tuesday. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, the incident happened near Oja Oba Market along the busy Ikirun–Iree–Ila Road. Ojelabi explained that a truck loaded with granite lost control due to brake failure, hitting a motorcyclist before veering into a nearby

The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal case against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly behaviour, and reduced the flight ban placed on Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions on Wednesday after consultations with aviation stakeholders and a review of both incidents. According to him, Ibom Air agreed to

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree prohibiting the use of foreign-made clothing and related gear for the country’s armed forces, effective January 1, 2026. Under the new policy, all military uniforms and other apparel must be produced by Russian companies with manufacturing facilities located within the country. By 2027, the regulation will also cover fabrics and knitted materials, which must be sourced from domestic manufacturers. The Kremlin says