NIGER DUMPS FRENCH AND ADOPTS HAUSA AS NATIONAL LANGUAGE
The Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role.
NERC Sanctions Eight DisCos for Non-Compliance with Estimated Billing Regulations
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sanctioned eight Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for failing to comply with monthly energy caps issued between July and September 2024.
US REVOKES 40 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS VISAS OVER TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Almost 40 international students in the US recently had their visas suddenly taken away.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES PLAN TO AUTOMATE LANDING EXIT CARDS FOR FOREIGNERS FROM MAY 1
The Federal Government has announced that, effective May 1, 2025, all landing and exit cards for foreigners entering or leaving Nigeria will be automated,
PRESIDENT BUHARI URGES APC GOVERNORS TO FOCUS ON PEOPLE’S WELFARE,NOT SELF- INTEREST
Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has advised the members of the Progressive Governors Forum to adopt a citizen-centric approach, saying that leadership presents both a challenge and an opportunity.
RIVERS STATE SOLE ADMINISTRATOR, IBAS APPOINTS ADMINISTRATORS FOR 23 RIVERS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.
PENSION INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT OF 5.51 TRILLION NAIRA ASSET FOR REAL SECTOR GROWTH
The Nigerian pension industry announed it has made a substantial commitment of ₦5.51 trillion to asset classes that support long-term financing for real sector growth.
US ORDERS MIGRANTS WHO USED BIDEN-ERA APP TO LEAVE
Migrants who obtained temporary permission to live in the United States through the CBP One app under former president Joe Biden have received orders to self-deport “immediately.
POLICE DISPERSE ABUJA PROTESTERS WITH TEAR GAS
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday dispersed protesters with tear gas in the Maitama area of Abuja.
VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA RECEIVES SWEDISH CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA AT THE VILLA
President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said the country is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” and not operating under a democratic system.