The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has raised serious concerns over the conduct of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, citing last-minute polling unit reassignments, operational failures, and rampant vote buying as significant threats to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the foundation of global peace, justice, and sustainable development rests on the twin pillars of ethical leadership and robust institutions. The President delivered this message on Friday during the Global Council for Political…
Nigeria has called for a radical shift in how the African continent manages its medical needs, urging member states to transition from a reliance on international charity toward a health security sovereignty rooted in local manufacturing and self-sufficiency. Speaking on Friday…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to growing public concerns regarding the schedule for the 2027 General Elections, hinting at a potential review of the announced dates to accommodate national holidays and religious observances. In a statement released…
As the National Assembly enters the final stages of amending Nigeria’s electoral framework, the Youth Electoral Reform Project (YERP-Naija) Consortium has called on the Conference Committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ version of the bill, which mandates the real-time…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Bank of Industry (BOI) for its record-breaking performance in 2025, during which the institution disbursed N636 billion to Nigerian businesses. The President described this milestone as a clear validation of his administration’s economic…
Key Takeaways by DNN Denial of Suspension: NAFDAC explicitly denies that the Federal Government has ordered a stop to the ban on sachet alcohol and small PET bottles. Adherence to Mandate: The agency confirms it is proceeding with enforcement based…
The Federal Government has reached an agreement with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), leading to the suspension of an 84-day nationwide strike. Following a successful conciliation meeting in Abuja, the union has directed its members to return to work…
The Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI) and CSOs have strongly rejected the version of the Electoral Bill 2026 recently passed by the Nigerian Senate, labeling it a recipe for disaster that ignores the public’s demand for transparency. In a press…
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has raised an alarm over the alleged disruption and centralization of international passport production services specifically affecting Nigeria’s South-East region. In a statement released Tuesday, the pro-democracy organization described the development…
