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National Assembly Approves Tinubu’s $2.35bn External Loan Request
The National Assembly on Wednesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a total of $2.347bn from the international capital market to part-finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds.
Drama As JAMB Officials Walk Out On House Committee
There was mild drama at the National Assembly on Wednesday when representatives of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) staged a walkout during a session with the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies.
FG, Firm Sign $400m Agreement To Establish Integrated Steel Plant In Ogun
The Federal Ministry of Steel Development has signed a joint strategic cooperation declaration for the establishment of a $400 million modern steel plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State.
Sanwo-Olu empowers 1,000 Lagosians with ₦460 million lifeline
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disbursed ₦460 million in financial assistance to 1,000 vulnerable residents under the state’s Eko Cares Initiative.
Senate confirms Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff, following a high-security screening session held at the National Assembly complex in Abuja.
Confusion over UNILAG fees as school explains payment adjustment
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has said it did not increase the fees paid by undergraduate students.
Senate Steps Down Debt Report For Screening Of New Service Chiefs
The Senate has dissolved into a Committee of the Whole to commence screening of the newly appointed service chiefs about two hours after they arrived the National Assembly complex.
Contractors threaten to ground FCT with protests over unpaid 2024 projects
The Association of Indigenous Contractors of Nigeria (AICAN) has said its members have resolved to stage peaceful demonstrations across the FCT if all outstanding payments over alleged non-payment for projects executed in 2024 by the Federal Government.
Super Falcons Seal 2026 WAFCON Qualification With 3–1 Aggregate Win Over Benin
Nigeria have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a 3-1 aggregate win over neighbours Benin Republic.
US Revokes Wole Soyinka’s Visa, Nobel Laureate Expresses Surprise
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has announced the revocation of his visa to the United States of America.