The Nigerian Senate has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to fully enforce its ban on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and small plastic bottles by December 2025. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South, […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive materials ahead of the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. The materials, which include ballot papers, result sheets, and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines, were distributed from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) branch in […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the economic and social importance of investing in nutrition, stating that every dollar spent on nutrition initiatives yields a return of up to 23 dollars. He made the remark while unveiling the federal government’s Nutrition 774 Initiative, a nationwide framework aimed at tackling malnutrition and food insecurity across […]
Nigeria continues to export electricity to neighboring West African nations despite its persistent domestic power supply challenges, with recent data revealing that three countries Benin, Togo, and Niger have collectively accrued nearly $20 million in unpaid electricity bills within the first half of 2025. According to figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the […]
The appointment of a South African officiating team for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon has triggered widespread outrage among Nigerian football fans and stakeholders, who are questioning the fairness of the decision. According to an official communication from FIFA dated November 3, 2025, South Africa’s Tom Abongile has been designated […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Henry Dele Alake, has stated that the country has witnessed a steady decline in incidents of insecurity over the past two years, describing the trend as evidence of the government’s sustained efforts to restore peace and stability nationwide. Speaking on Thursday, Alake noted that while “every act […]
A Nigerian senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, has responded to recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump concerning alleged genocide in Nigeria, emphasizing that while Nigeria’s sovereignty must be respected, the nation must not shy away from global cooperation to end the reign of terror that has devastated communities for over a decade. In […]
The ongoing US government shutdown has led to significant disruptions in air travel, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcing a 10% reduction in flights at 40 major US airports starting November 7, 2025. This decision aims to address air traffic control safety concerns caused by staffing shortages, as 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 […]
Nigeria’s Federal Government is taking proactive steps to ensure food security and stabilize prices through strategic food reserve stockpiling. The initiative aims to support farmers, promote all-year-round farming, and boost agricultural productivity. The government has released 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains and 60,000 metric tonnes of rice from national reserves to stabilize […]
