The World Bank has clarified why $2 billion in loans approved for Nigeria in 2024 have not yet been disbursed, nearly a year after the signing. The explanation comes amid reports that the bank approved $8.4 billion (₦12.89 trillion) in new loans for Nigeria between June 2023 and August 2025, spanning 15 projects in critical sectors like energy, education, health, rural infrastructure, and governance. According to data from the bank’s…

Former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has admitted to engaging with bandits through backdoor channels during his tenure as governor in a bid to curb rising insecurity in the state. Tambuwal made the disclosure during an appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Friday, where he discussed the complexities of banditry in Nigeria’s North-West and the wider Sahel region. “We did engage bandits…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the devolution of voter registration to the ward level in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. The move, approved by the Commission, aligns with its policy to expand registration access before major off-cycle elections, as previously implemented in Edo, Ondo, and Anambra States. READ ALSO: INEC receives 171 applications for…

Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to collaborate on humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, to the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yusuf Sununu yesterday. READ ALSO: Nigeria tops global list of costly passports as fee hike deepens inequality During the meeting, Sununu expressed Nigeria’s interest in leveraging China’s…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has received 171 letters of intent from associations seeking registration as new political parties in Nigeria. The disclosure was made in a statement released on Thursday following the Commission’s weekly meeting in Abuja. INEC also confirmed the receipt of 19 additional applications, bringing the total number to 171 as of 3 September 2025. The full list of applicant associations has…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared popular Nigerian real estate mogul and luxury developer, Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, widely known as Sujimoto, wanted over allegations of money laundering and diversion of funds. Ogundele is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, a company renowned for its high-end architectural projects and luxury real estate developments across Lagos and other Nigerian cities. In a statement issued…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an update on the final voter registration figures for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election, confirming the addition of 146,353 new voters to the state’s electoral roll. The update was announced on Thursday following INEC’s weekly meeting, during which the Commission deliberated on the completion of voter registration across all 326 wards in Anambra State. The registration exercise was conducted between 8th…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that posterity will look kindly upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking what he described as “hard but necessary decisions” aimed at securing a better future for Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, Shettima commended Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to economic reform and diversification, insisting that the President possesses both the political will and the courage to take bold actions in…

The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the recent boat accident in the Borgu area of Niger State, which claimed the lives of approximately 32 people. In a statement issued on Friday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the tragedy as a painful loss, especially coming just months after devastating floods in Mokwa, also in Niger State. “We extend our deepest condolences to the families…

Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has publicly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent departure to Europe for a 10-day working vacation, calling him a “vacation president” produced by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) “technical glitches”. The Presidency announced on Wednesday that President Tinubu departed Abuja on 4 September to commence a working holiday in Europe as part of his 2025 annual leave. According to a statement issued by…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has urged for enhanced regional cooperation to combat terrorism in the ECOWAS and Sahel regions. Speaking at a conference on combating emerging terrorist groups at the National Counterterrorism Centre in Abuja, the Minister stressed that insecurity poses an “existential challenge” to the people, economies, and future of the region. READ ALSO: Nigeria launches special operations force training to enhance military efficiency Abubakar outlined a three-pronged…

In a move to improve service delivery for senior citizens, the Federal Government, FG, has launched the revised Service Charter for the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). The new charter, themed “Renewed Commitment to Service Excellence,” aims to establish clearer service standards and accountability measures to ensure quicker and more reliable services for pensioners nationwide. The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, unveiled the charter in Abuja, describing it…