Category: Governance
FEC Approves PPP Projects for Transport Data Bank, Ports Power Plants
Abuja, Nigeria, May 10, 2026 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s transport and energy infrastructure. The projects include the development of a smart national transport data bank under the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, as well as independent power projects (IPPs) at the Onne Port…
NDC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN PROGRESS AHEAD OF ITS PRIMARY
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 9, 2026 The maiden National Convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is currently underway in Abuja ahead of the party’s planned primary elections.Timothy Yusuf reports that the NDC is a newly registered political party officially recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in February 2026.The convention is expected to…
Kebbi State Lists Gains of Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Praises Tinubu’s Transformative Leadership
Kebbi State, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 The Kebbi State Government has highlighted the expected economic and infrastructural benefits of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project, describing it as a major milestone under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. State officials noted that the highway project is expected to boost regional connectivity, improve transportation…
VP Shettima Pledges FG’s Support for Bill to Expand ICSAN Mandate
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the speedy passage of a bill seeking to expand the mandate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. The Vice President made the pledge while speaking at the institute’s 60th anniversary celebration, where he commended ICSAN…
APC Sets Dates for Screening of Senate and House of Reps Aspirants
Abuja, Nigeria,May 6, 2026 The All Progressives Congress has announced the screening schedule for aspirants contesting Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections. According to a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the screening exercise for Senate aspirants is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 9 and…
Renewed Hope Ambassadors Tour Newly Constructed Kebbi State Secretariat
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, May 7, 2026 Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, alongside Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar Tafida, joined members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors on an inspection tour of the newly constructed State Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi. Others on the tour included Senior Special Assistant…
President Tinubu Appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to Commodity Exchange Board
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to the Board of the Commodity Exchange. The appointment forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance efficiency within Nigeria’s commodity trading and agricultural value chain sector. Industry stakeholders say the inclusion…
2027: VP Shettima Submits President Tinubu’s Nomination Forms to APC
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has submitted the nomination forms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during the submission process, Shettima rallied party members and supporters behind the President’s re-election bid, stating that Tinubu has demonstrated the capacity and leadership needed…
FG Cracks Down on Honorary Degree Abuse, Restores Integrity to University Honour’s System
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Federal Government has approved major reforms to regulate the award and use of honorary degrees in Nigerian universities, aimed at restoring academic integrity and strengthening confidence in the higher education system. Briefing journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa,…
FG Deepens Defence Industry Partnerships at SAHA 2026 in Türkiye
Abuja, Nigeria | May 7, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has strengthened efforts to deepen international defence cooperation and expand indigenous military capabilities through strategic engagements at the ongoing SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Türkiye.The high-level engagements, led by officials of the Defence Headquarters and representatives of the Ministry of Defence, focused…