The House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act 2026, repealing the Electoral Act No. 13 of 2022, to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral legal framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. The legislation, cited as HB. 2479, regulates the conduct of federal, state,…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, just days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the timetable for the 2027 general elections. The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…
Enugu; In Enugu State, families, health workers, and young volunteers are working together to protect children from measles, rubella, human papilloma virus (HPV), and other vaccine preventable diseases. The state aims to reach more than 2.1 million children across all 17…
With only days remaining until the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a stern warning against electoral malpractice, specifically targeting the “menace” of vote buying. Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ forum…
In a move to insulate vulnerable communities against future epidemics, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the Government of Japan have successfully concluded a year-long intensive hygiene and sanitation capacity-building program.…
A major fire outbreak at a restaurant adjacent to the Federal Ministry of Power Headquarters in Maitama was successfully contained following a swift multi-agency intervention coordinated by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The incident, which triggered concerns due to…
In an important show of institutional unity, the Committee of Retired Inspectors-General of Police paid a solidarity visit to the incumbent Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday at the Force Headquarters. The high-profile gathering, held at Louis…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has lauded the newly unveiled Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) as a decisive step toward transforming the nation into a global production powerhouse. The Governor’s remarks were delivered on Tuesday during the official public presentation…
In a strategic move to pivot Nigeria from a consumption-dependent nation to a global industrial powerhouse, the Federal Government on Tuesday officially launched the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025 in Abuja. The launch, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International…
The African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) have reaffirmed their commitment to a results-oriented partnership following the Sixth AU-UN High-Level Strategic Dialogue on Sustainable Development, held today at the African Union Headquarters. The high-level talks, hosted by H.E.…
