The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, following a temporary disruption. JAMB, in a statement on Monday, said CAPS had been “fully restored and is now operational,” urging institutions to accelerate their admission processes to recover lost time and meet the agreed deadlines. The board […]
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian filmmakers Damilola Osikoya of Switch Visual Production and Nora Awolowo of Rixel Studios on their achievement of the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening. The record was achieved on September 26, 2026, during a screening of Black Market in Lagos. In a statement issued […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States. Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 after the President mandated him to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual global gathering. According to a statement issued by […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles departed Nigeria on Sunday for Bissau ahead of their second Group L qualifying fixture. The contingent departed from the Victor Attah International Airport, […]
The Presidency has reacted to the controversy generated by the continued absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President is hale and hearty. There have been concern over the absence of the President who travelled for a three-week vacation but did not return when he ought to last Monday. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to […]
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately raise the national minimum wage, arguing that the current N70,000 wage has been eroded by rising costs of fuel, food, transportation and housing. Atiku, in a statement on Sunday issued by the Director of […]
The federal government has begun moves to tighten the regulatory framework governing Nigeria’s special economic zones (SEZs), while assuring legitimate investors that existing incentives will be protected. Jumoke Oduwole, minister of industry, trade and investment, gave the assurance as the special economic zones legislative and regulatory reform committee commenced a drafting retreat to translate ongoing […]
The Anambra State Police Command has disrupted a suspected cult-related gathering at Abagana Street, Fegge, Onitsha, following credible intelligence received by operatives of Fegge Police Station. This was disclosed in a press statement released on Sunday by the Spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. Ikenga said operatives arrested a 25-year-old suspect […]
presidency says President Bola Tinubu is hale and hearty and will return to Nigeria this week after his working vacation. Presidential spokesperson , Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X handle on Sunday. Onanuga said Tinubu would return to Lagos to participate in activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to neutrality, fairness and transparency in the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The Commission disclosed this on its official X platform on Sunday, following a visit by its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR. The […]