The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has demanded an immediate upward review of the federal minimum wage from ₦70,000 to ₦300,000, declaring that the current salary structure has become grossly inadequate to cope with Nigeria’s soaring cost of living. The workers, in a letter dated September 2, 2026, addressed to President Bola Tinubu and key leaders...
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has launched a major reconciliation drive to heal divisions triggered by its 2027 primary elections, urging aggrieved aspirants and their supporters to close ranks ahead of the general election. The opposition party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark, warned that the ADC could not afford internal cracks if it hopes to...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has raised fresh concerns over preparations for the 2027 general election, warning that funding gaps and the rapid spread of artificial intelligence-driven disinformation could threaten the credibility of the polls. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed that the commission is still awaiting the full release of funds allocated for...
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A political controversy has erupted ahead of the 2027 general election after a United States-based lobbying firm linked to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar alleged that its founder, Dr Karl Von Batten, was offered $3 million to abandon a campaign involving allegations against President Bola Tinubu. Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. made the claim in a statement posted...
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The Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, controversy has deepened, with the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the purported agency revealing that it has traced 58 bank accounts and more than 12 organisations to its alleged Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, disclosed this on Wednesday in...
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The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has cleared Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, of allegations that he authorised, established or participated in the activities of the purported agency. The committee, chaired by Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, said its preliminary investigation found no...
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The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has raised the alarm over the activities of fraudsters allegedly exploiting the name, logo and identity of the Council to defraud teachers, school owners and prospective applicants. The Council warned members of the public against patronising unauthorised websites, online platforms, agents and individuals claiming to offer TRCN registration,...
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have agreed on a one-time verification system for candidates’ West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) O’Level results as part of efforts to simplify the admission process into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Under the new arrangement, candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions...
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The Federal Government has expanded Nigeria’s national tertiary education ranking framework to cover universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, with participation now made compulsory for all tertiary institutions in the country. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, announced the development in Abuja while meeting with members of the Nigerian Universities Ranking...
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The Federal Government has intensified efforts to position Nigerian youths for employment opportunities in the global labour market through the “Hire From Nigeria” Campaign, an initiative designed to connect skilled Nigerians with international employers while enabling them to work and earn from within the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, said...
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