Author: Friday Omosola

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday announced that the administration of President Bola Tinubu increased the education budget to ₦3.5 trillion in the 2025 Budget. This figure represents 7.3% of the national budget, an increase from the previous year. He made the disclosure while speaking at the 50th anniversary celebration of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno State. READ ALSO: Shettima urges scholars to uphold tolerance at Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s burial He stated that the improved investment reflects the “renewed vigour” to properly situate Nigeria in the global knowledge economy, warning that the nation cannot compete globally if its universities remain…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigeria for returning to Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. The victory, secured in an election held during the IMO General Assembly in London on November 28, marks the country’s first return to the Council in 14 years. READ MORE: Sanwo-Olu presents ₦4.237trn budget to assembly In a statement on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu hailed President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. He described the achievement as a “historic reaffirmation of Nigeria’s growing influence and credibility within the global maritime community.” Sanwo-Olu…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged emerging Islamic scholars across Nigeria and Africa to preserve and propagate the late cleric’s enduring message of tolerance, dialogue, and inclusivity. He spoke yesterday at the burial ceremony of the revered Islamic cleric and Tijjaniyya leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. He described the cleric’s passage as a “monumental loss” not just to Nigeria but to the global Muslim Ummah, calling him a “colossus—an institution and one of the last great titans of Islamic scholarship.” READ ALSO: Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu in South Africa Shettima highlighted that Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s commitment to dialogue and…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has announced the commencement of the 21st edition of the state Spelling Bee Competition, assuring the public of an outstanding and memorable event. Speaking to journalists, Alli-Balogun explained that the competition aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda and underscores the state government’s commitment to educational excellence. READ ALSO: ‘Worry about your leaders,’ Atiku tells Lagos APC “We are proud to promote literacy and language development among our young people. This competition demonstrates our dedication to nurturing these essential skills,” he said. The 2025 edition is being organised…

The Federal Government (FG) has renewed its unflinching commitment to tackling insecurity and called on regional and international allies to strengthen collaboration in the collective fight against security challenges. The assurance was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Archbishop Leonard Kawas. READ MORE: FG reaffirms unwavering commitment to anti-human trafficking fight Akume stated that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is doing everything within its power to ensure the security of lives and property, but stressed…

Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deeper South-South economic cooperation. He said this during a meeting with his Tunisian counterpart, Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, in Abuja on Friday. Bagudu stated that stronger collaboration among countries with shared aspirations, like Nigeria and Tunisia, would accelerate their development and reduce their dependence on the North, developed countries. READ ALSO: Bagudu: FG to boost transport sector through innovative PPP models The meeting, which also included senior Tunisian officials, highlighted a renewed drive to enhance bilateral cooperation. Bagudu revealed that President Bola Tinubu has…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has cautioned corps members against the negative use of social media. He warned that posts that damage the scheme’s or Nigeria’s image will attract sanctions. READ ALSO: NYSC withdraws Kaduna corps member over controversial comment about teenage girls The DG delivered the warning while addressing members of the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Delta State on Friday. Nafiu urged the corps members to use their platforms to create content that will positively project both the scheme’s and Nigeria’s image, rather than…

Nigeria and Tunisia have agreed to strengthen their economic cooperation, focusing on accelerating trade and investment between the two nations. This commitment was made during a meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the AATB and AHEB in Abuja. READ ALSO: Tinubu appoints Ribadu, Doro, others to lead Nigeria’s delegation to US for joint security talks Edun highlighted that this push aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s priority to boost intra-African trade and unlock private-sector opportunities. He noted…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has marked his first year in office with a firm declaration on security, health sector reforms, and his administration’s political prospects for 2027. During a media interface on Friday, Okpebholo delivered a message centred on “action, discipline and results.” Okpebholo stated that his administration has “crushed the criminal gangs destabilising the state”, resulting in the full return of nightlife to Benin after years of violence. READ ALSO: Okpebholo unveils major education reforms in Edo He detailed the decisive measures taken to tackle insecurity in the state. The governor explained that his administration had warned criminal elements,…

The Federal Government (FG) has renewed its commitment to combating human trafficking. FG assured that it will provide unwavering commitment and clear political will through institutional support and favourable administrative backing. The assurance was given by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi at the 2nd Policy Level Meeting on Human Trafficking in Nigeria on Thursday. The event was organised by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), supported by the government of Switzerland and additional funding from the European Union. The meeting was held under the framework of two projects:…