Police Constable Recruitment Screening Begins March 9 in Sokoto
SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force announces that physical and credential screening for applicants seeking recruitment as police constables will begin March 9,…
Month: March 2026
Nigeria Lawmakers Back Urgent Shift Toward Low-Carbon Economy Transition
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives pledges strong legislative backing for the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy, warning that climate change already…
Boko Haram Raid Gwoza Base; Civilians Killed, Women Abducted
BORNO, Nigeria – Boko Haram insurgents launch a deadly overnight assault on a military base in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno…
When the Cash Kiosk Becomes the Bank: Inside Nigeria’s Explosive POS Boom — and the Fraud, Failures and Fear Lurking Beneath
ABUJA, Nigeria – In many Nigerian neighbourhoods today, the nearest “bank” is no longer a marble-floored branch with uniformed tellers and long counters. Instead,…
Bauchi Launches Malaria Vaccine Programme for 250,000 Children
BAUCHI, Nigeria – Bauchi State begins the rollout of a malaria vaccine targeting 250,000 children, marking a major step in efforts to reduce child…
Nigeria Approves ₦334bn Kano–Kongolom Road Upgrade Project
KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council approves a ₦334 billion upgrade of the Kano–Kongolom Road, a major infrastructure project expected to strengthen economic…
WaterAid Launches $300,000 Water, Sanitation Project in Abuja
ABUJA, Nigeria – WaterAid Nigeria launches a $300,000 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, aiming…
Nigeria Freezes New Universities, Recognises Medical Fellowships
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) imposes a six-year moratorium on licensing new universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, in a move…
Tinubu Renews Omotayo Appointment as NIPSS Director-General
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu renewed the appointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies…
Tinubu Proposes New Grid Company to Fix Nigeria Power Crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu proposes the creation of a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) to tackle Nigeria’s persistent electricity transmission challenges. The…