The Federal Government has announced plans to officially launch Nigeria’s long-awaited nationwide Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform on June 17, marking a major step in the country’s transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. According to the government, the new platform will offer Nigerians free access to more than 100 television channels, improved picture quality, wider…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney General of the Federation in a legal case challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The case came up on Monday before Justice Peter Lifu, where Jonathan’s legal team asked the court to…
The Federal Government has introduced a new nationwide policy requiring mandatory drug testing for secondary school students as part of efforts to address rising cases of drug and substance abuse among young people in Nigeria. The new measures are contained in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria, a…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and ex-Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has officially obtained the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling his intention to contest in the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State. Malami announced his decision through a statement shared on his social media platforms, explaining that his move…
Motorists in Lagos will soon begin paying to park on designated streets as the Lagos State Government moves to introduce a regulated on-street parking system aimed at improving traffic flow and urban mobility. The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) confirmed that the paid parking scheme is expected to begin before the end of 2026. The…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to suspend the issuance of business permits to South African companies operating in Nigeria following a renewed wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa. The lawmakers also demanded a full review of bilateral relations between both countries, including trade and aviation agreements,…
The Nigerian Navy has introduced a 13-hour movement restriction along the busy Calabar–Oron water channel as part of a renewed crackdown on piracy, kidnapping, smuggling, and other criminal activities threatening maritime security in the region. According to the Navy, the restriction is designed to strengthen surveillance and improve operational control across the waterway, which has…
The nomination was announced on Thursday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that the President has officially transmitted Tegbe’s name to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional requirements. Tegbe’s nomination follows the resignation of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who recently stepped down from the role to focus on…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the complete demolition and reconstruction of the iconic Carter Bridge in Lagos State at an estimated cost of N548.98 billion, following reports that the aging structure has deteriorated beyond repair. The announcement was made by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, after Thursday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to ending the export of raw shea nuts, signaling a major shift in strategy aimed at boosting local processing, job creation, and industrial growth. Speaking at the Shea 2026: Beyond Borders conference in Accra, the Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, said Nigeria can no…
