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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has pledged to deliver basic infrastructure soon to the newly opened Waru-Pozema District, unlocking development for residents and builders in the capital’s Cadastral Zone D16. Speaking to journalists after touring ongoing projects across Abuja, Minister Wike said his administration would collaborate with the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), and other agencies to map out next steps, including checking if funding is included in the 2026 budget. “We have to find out from the FCDA or the coordinator what they have in mind and whether it is captured in the 2026 budget,”…

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its decades of support for Nigeria and has pledged to draw on its expertise to accelerate economic reforms. Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila stated this on Thursday during a meeting at the Presidential Villa with Elsie Attafuah, the UNDP’s Resident Representative in Nigeria. “UNDP has been around in this country for a long time, and some of the things you have done across a wide range of areas are commendable,” Gbajabiamila said. He thanked the agency for backing President Tinubu’s reform agenda, including the “Made-in-Nigeria”…

President Bola Tinubu has authorized the purchase of additional military equipment to boost operations against terrorists, bandits, and other criminals across the country. The President’s decision is coming alongside a strategic move by the nation’s Security Chiefs to recalibrate tactics in response to a surge of attacks in the northeast. President Tinubu held a closed-door meeting on Thursday with the service chiefs at the Presidential Villa who reviewed nationwide threats, particularly renewed assaults on military outposts in Borno State. Minister of Defence General (rtd) Christopher Musa (rtd) told State House Correspondents that the Armed Forces have already adopted an approach…

The Federal Government on Thursday said it is closely monitoring commodity prices across the country following the ongoing crisis in the Middle East to ensure that businesses do not exploit the situation to impose unjustified price increases on Nigerian consumers. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Tunji Bello, said the commission has activated a nationwide monitoring process to track pricing patterns across critical sectors of the economy. According to him, the commission is keeping a close watch on developments in the domestic market to ensure that the international crisis does…

Nigerian banks have restored international transactions on naira debit cards after more than four years of restrictions triggered by acute foreign exchange shortages, enabling citizens to once again make overseas purchases, ATM withdrawals and online payments. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Sunday Dare in a post on his Xhandle (formerly Twitter) said this has been made possible through the several reforms implemented by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to him, the change follows recent reforms in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, including efforts to boost liquidity, and align with guidelines from the Central Bank of Nigeria…

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement in the North Central region, Dr. Abiodun Essiet has launched a three-day dialogue in Benue State to strengthen discussions on security, border management, and community ties. The initiative seeks to foster deeper collaboration between federal agencies and local groups, including the Citizens’ Assembly, with a focus on sustaining outcomes beyond the visit. Governor Hyacinth Alia and Dr. Essiet during the visit outlined the engagement’s goals and relayed community feedback on local disputes and peacebuilding. Governor Alia explained how dilapidated federal roads hinder security responses by delaying agencies’ access to remote areas.…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday pledged to safeguard democracy and the rule of law as cornerstones of his administration. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President Bayo Onanuga in a statement said President Tinubu explained that these principles would ensure the nation’s unity and stability. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee and the Inter-Party Advisory Council, the President emphasized internal party democracy, particularly through direct primaries, as essential to credible elections. “I am a die-hard democrat,” President Tinubu said, recounting his history…

The House of Representatives took a step on Wednesday toward tightening political party rules, advancing a bill to criminalize membership in more than one party at a time. Specifically, the  Lawmakers are proposing to impose penalties of up to ₦10 million in fines or two years in prison for offenders. In a bill sponsored by Julius Ihonvbere, the House majority leader, the measure seeks to amend the Electoral Act of 2026. The bill came up for a second reading during the 10th National Assembly’s plenary session, aiming to plug what lawmakers describe as loopholes that erode party discipline and the…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State called on Wednesday for closer collaboration between his administration and the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC), to tackle insecurity, resettle displaced residents, and boost rural infrastructure. Speaking in Makurdi, the State capital during a courtesy visit from the commission’s board and management—led by Barrister Cosmos Akighir and Dr. Cyril Tseenyil, Governor Alia emphasized his government’s progress in curbing violence. He said “We have done a lot to ensure we have peace in the state.” “We have drastically reduced the number of local governments that were gravely infested by insecurity,” he noted. The Governor likened security…

The Federal Government on Wednesday said it is closely tracking escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, and remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria’s economic stability. The Economic Management Team, led by Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, met recently to evaluate the risks. A statement by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Uloma Amadi said the group also reviewed the nation’s “Naira-for-Crude” policy amid volatile energy markets. NewsQuest reports that global markets have been rattled by fears of disruptions…