The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has voiced concern following a recent move by the United States (US) to shorten the duration and restrict the entry terms of certain visa categories for Nigerian citizens. Under the revised policy, non-immigrant visas—including B1/B2 for business and tourism, F for students, and J for exchange visitors—will now be valid for only three months and will permit a single entry. Previously, many of these…

In response to avert casualties following flood alert, the Kogi State Government has called on residents in flood-prone communities to begin relocating to safer areas ahead of expected seasonal flooding. The warning was issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, who noted that the state has a long history of flood-related destruction and displacement. “We have had a terrible history of flood devastation over the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 217,980 voters in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Oyo State, will cast their ballots to elect a new representative to the National Assembly. The commission revealed on Wednesday that 19 registered political parties in Oyo State are eligible to participate in the forthcoming by-election, scheduled for 16 August 2025. Campaigning by the political parties will run from 2 to 14 August. Speaking…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving 95% digital literacy nationwide by 2030, with an ambitious intermediate target of 70% by 2027. Speaking at a collaborative meeting hosted by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Inuwa emphasised that this goal aligns closely with President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s broader agenda of economic reform, diversification, and inclusive growth. The…

The Nigerian economy is steadily improving under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Speaking on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by members and newly elected executives of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) to his office in Abuja, Idris attributed the progress to comprehensive reforms across multiple sectors. While acknowledging ongoing challenges, the minister emphasised that the government is making consistent…

Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has penned a heartfelt letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending his “visionary leadership” in transforming flood-prone coastal areas into thriving economic zones through the Bar Beach Land Reclamation initiative. In the letter, Dangote expressed profound gratitude for President Tinubu’s foresight, which gave rise to the Eko Atlantic City project, describing it as a “defining skyline” and a…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again revised its visa policies for Nigerian nationals, introducing stricter entry requirements and halting all transit visa applications—moves that are expected to severely impact travel from Nigeria to Dubai. New directives issued on Tuesday to travel agents have stirred concern within the Nigerian travel industry, coming just months after the partial easing of a previous ban. Under the latest immigration rules, Nigerians between…

The Lagos State Police Command has declared a comprehensive restriction of vehicular movement across the entire state from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 12. According to the police, the declaration was to ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of the forthcoming Lagos Local Government Elections.  This restriction will apply to all roads and waterways within the state’s jurisdiction. READ ALSO: Deputy governor’s brother, others emerge as APC candidates…

Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the immediate past Governor of Kano State, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in a swift political development that comes just days after his resignation as National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The appointment was officially announced during the formal inauguration of newly constituted FAAN board members, held in Abuja earlier this week. Ganduje…

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped victim, Mathew Zephaniah, following a coordinated operation in the Oyigbo axis of the state. The operation, driven by actionable intelligence, saw officers from various tactical units and divisions under the Oyigbo Area Command team up with the Onelga Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC) to storm a suspected kidnapper’s camp located within the Agbo-Nchia forest. Police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko,…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Nigerian youth to cultivate a mindset of focus, perseverance, and purpose, stressing that there are no shortcuts to achieving success. Mr Sanwo-Olu, who spoke during an interactive session with the ‘Class 2025 Scholars’ of the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) urged the youth to view challenges as opportunities for growth rather than grounds for complaint. The NHEF held at the Banquet Hall,…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has revealed that rank-and-file officers within the Nigeria Police Force are preparing to embark on a strike action on July 21 to protest against what they describe as inadequate salaries and welfare. Mr Sowore shared this information during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Wednesday. The 2023 presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC) stated that the affected police personnel, who…