The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to launch a new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) — a biometric travel document designed to assist Nigerians abroad whose passports have expired, been lost, or stolen, enabling them to return home safely and verifiably. Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, made this known during the READ MORE
Author: Ebuka Moses
Nigeria: Senate Confirms New Service Chiefs
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday screened and confirmed the appointment of new Service Chiefs nominated by President Bola Tinubu. Those confirmed include: Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Waheedi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, AVM Kennedy Aneke and Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas. In READ MORE
Nigeria: FG Releases Final List for Presidential Prerogative of Mercy
– Convicts of kidnapping, drug and human trafficking excluded from pardon The Federal Government of Nigeria has released the final list of beneficiaries under the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise. President Bola Tinubu had earlier approved instruments granting pardon, clemency, and commutation of sentences to selected offenders. The Attorney-General of the Federation and READ MORE
Minister Leads Inaugural Air Peace Abuja–London Heathrow Flight
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Sunday led a team of dignitaries and passengers in the ceremonial send-off of the inaugural Air Peace direct flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to London Heathrow Airport. The historic flight, which departed on Sunday morning, is expected to land in London later READ MORE
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Clarifies Independence Day Parade Cancellation
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has firmly refuted claims circulating online that Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary parade was cancelled due to an alleged attempted military coup. In an official statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, the DHQ described the reports as “false, malicious, and intended to cause unnecessary tension and READ MORE
Nigeria: Council Of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan As New INEC Chairman
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. He said that President Bola Tinubu READ MORE
President Tinubu nominates Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The appointment, which was confirmed by the National Council of State on Thursday, follows the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu from the electoral body. According to a statement issued READ MORE
President Tinubu pays tribute to Late Christopher Kolade
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has paid a tribute to Dr Christopher Kolade, a broadcaster and boardroom guru who died at 92. In the tribute, President Tinubu said, “I received with profound sadness the news of the passing of the inimitable Dr Christopher Kolade, a broadcaster and boardroom guru who is one of Nigeria’s READ MORE
FG Commits $538m to Special Agro-Industrial Zones to Boost Food Security
The Federal Government has committed $538.05 million to the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) across the country, as part of broader efforts to transform Nigeria’s food systems and enhance agricultural productivity. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, announced the investment on Monday during the Community of Practice Summit on the READ MORE
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, tells Nigerians to stop being pessimistic
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has encouraged Nigerians to stop being pessimistic, emphasizing that they must build the nation themselves. According to a statement, the diplomat while speaking at Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary celebration in New York on October 5, 2025, thumbed up President Bola Tinubu for having never complained about problems he READ MORE
World Maritime Day 2025: NASS pledges support for prosperous marine & blue economy sector
The National Assembly has pledged its continuous support in providing the legal and oversight framework for sustainable prosperity of the nation’s Marine and Blue Economy. Sen. Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport, made this known during the 2025 World Maritime Day on Thursday in Lagos. The theme of the celebration is READ MORE
UNGA 80: President Tinubu urges Africa to control, finance its mineral wealth
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged African nations to take control of their mineral resources and reform the global financial system that has long exploited the continent. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu made the call at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in New York, READ MORE
Nigeria: NYSC sets date for 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation course
The National Youth Service Corps has announced that the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course will commence nationwide on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, across all orientation camps. According to a a statement issued via its official Facebook page on Monday, the scheme said registration will run until midnight on Friday, September 26, while READ MORE
NNPCL boss wants stronger African collaboration to achieve energy security
Mr Bashir Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to partnering with other African nations to achieve sustainable energy security across the continent. Ojulari made this known while addressing industry leaders at the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Forum READ MORE
Nigeria govt begins review of revenue allocation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commenced the process of reviewing the nation’s revenue allocation formula to meet current realities. Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Bello Shehu announced the commencement of the review process at a press conference at Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Monday. There READ MORE