South East Reps Urge JAMB Boss to Resign Over 2025 UTME Glitches
The South East Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for the resignation of JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, citing a “catastrophic institutional failure” during the 2025 UTME affected by technical glitches, which affected nearly 380,000 students. The caucus said the Board’s response has been grossly inadequate, while also lamenting poor communication, scheduling conflicts […]
China Grants Visa-Free Access to Five Latin American Nations
China is set to welcome more visitors with a new visa-free policy. Starting June 1st, citizens from five Latin American countries – Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay – will be allowed to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa. This one-year trial program aims to strengthen ties between China and […]
Ijora-Marine Bridge to Close for 21 Days Starting May 18
Federal Government will temporarily close the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State, from May 18, to carry out urgent repairs that will last for 21 days. A statement by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, said the closure would begin at 7.00 a.m. on May 18, as some sections of the bridge would be […]
Nigeria Boosts Local Weapons Production, Eyes Exports by 2026
Nigeria is increasing local production of weapons and military equipment. The aim is to meet the country’s own security needs and start exporting to other nations by next year. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, told a ministerial briefing today in Abuja that 53 companies have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Defence to locally manufacture military hardware. […]
WAEC, NECO to Go Fully CBT by 2026 — FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating examination malpractice in Nigeria by transitioning to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO by 2026. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed during a televised interview yesterday, that CBT would begin with objective papers in November 2025, with full implementation—covering essay sections—by May/June 2026. He acknowledged […]
$1,000 Stipend Proposed for Migrants Who Voluntarily Leave U.S.
The Trump administration plans to offer a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to migrants who elect to voluntarily “self deport” from the U.S According to the Department of Homeland Security, the stipend and potential airfare for migrants who voluntarily depart would cost less than an actual deportation, the agency said. The average cost of arresting, […]
UK Launches Visa Centres in Enugu, Port Harcourt
UK has opened Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt, to cater to the increasing demand for UK visas from Nigeria. According to the UK Home Office, the new centres will help complement existing UK Visa Application Centres in Abuja, Ikeja, and Victoria Island, which have been operational since November 2024. It noted that […]
CAC Gives Businesses 6 Weeks to Register or Face Sanctions
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has ordered all businesses operating in Nigeria, to, within six-weeks, comply with the registration requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA, 2020. In a circular yesterday, CAC noted that after the ultimatum, it would take necessary legal action against erring offenders who fail to comply. It warned that […]
FG ready to pay Outstanding 5 months wage award arrears
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence payment of the outstanding five months’ wage award arrears to workers immediately. Director of Press, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, who made this known in a statement, explained that while the Federal Government had earlier disbursed five months’ worth of the wage […]
Tinubu Orders Security Overhaul to Tackle Rising Violence
President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of national security strategies, demanding urgent action to end the escalating violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau and Kwara states. The President, who met with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday bemoaned the killing of innocent citizens in Borno, Benue and Plateau […]
