CBN to Auction ₦650bn Treasury Bills October 22
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will conduct a Treasury Bills Primary Market Auction on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to roll over ₦650 billion in maturing debt. The auction, held on behalf of the Debt Management Office, includes ₦100 billion in 91-day bills, ₦100 billion in 182-day bills, and ₦450 billion in 364-day bills. Using […]
Otti Warns Against Election Rigging in Abia 2027
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has issued a strong warning to political actors planning to rig the 2027 governorship election, stating that only the will of God and the people will determine the outcome. Speaking during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to Abians at the Government House in Umuahia, the governor said he […]
Kebbi Denies Hiring Chinese Security Firm
The Kebbi State Government has dismissed reports alleging it contracted a Chinese security firm, G-Safety, to assist in addressing banditry and criminal activity in the state. In a statement released Friday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, labeled the reports circulating on social media and some news platforms as “false, misleading, and […]
NCAA to Airlines: 14-Day Refunds Only
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned domestic airlines against telling passengers that ticket refunds take up to four weeks, stating this violates its existing regulations. According to the NCAA, all airlines are mandated to process ticket refunds within 14 days, as outlined in Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s […]
National Assembly Proposes Moving 2026 Elections to November
The National Assembly has proposed moving Nigeria’s 2026 general elections from the usual February timeline to November 2026 six months earlier than scheduled. This proposal is part of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, unveiled during a joint public hearing by the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters in Abuja. The new bill seeks […]
FG to VCs: Enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’ on ASUU
The Federal Government has instructed all vice-chancellors of federal universities to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently participating in the nationwide strike. In a circular signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, universities have been directed to conduct daily roll […]
Kano Hisbah Arrests Youths Over Illegal Marriage
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five youths, including a bride and groom, for allegedly holding a marriage ceremony without parental approval. According to Deputy Commander General Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, the couple and three others involved acted without legal guardians and used a dowry of ₦10,000 below Islamic legal standards. The board said the […]
Senator Natasha Urges Girls to Speak Up, Lead
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for a cultural shift that empowers young women to speak up and reject the societal conditioning that teaches them to accept blame and silence. Speaking in Abuja at a mentorship session marking the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, the Kogi Central senator emphasized the importance of self-awareness, urging […]
Police Suspend Tinted Glass Law Enforcement
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, following a meeting with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at Force Headquarters in Abuja. The suspension comes ahead of a Federal High Court hearing on October 16, 2025, in Warri, as both parties discussed […]
FG Begins Civil Service Records Verification
The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive personnel verification exercise across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), including overseas offices, to update civil service records and support ongoing workforce reforms. The exercise, led by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) in partnership with Philips Consulting and other HR […]
