Nigerian Government Enforces Biometric Attendance System for TVET Programmes
The Federal Government has commenced full enforcement of biometric attendance verification across all Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres nationwide, linking trainees’ stipends and institutional payments strictly to verified attendance records. The Ministry of Education said the enforcement, which took effect from February 1, is aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective […]
Normalcy Returns to FCT Secretariat as Workers Suspend Strike
Normal activities have resumed at the Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) following the suspension of a planned solidarity protest by labour unions after a truce was reached with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The protest was called off in the early hours of Tuesday after several hours of negotiations between labour […]
World Bank MD Eulogises Nigeria as Global Reference Point for Effective Reforms
The World Bank’s Managing Director for Operations, Anna Bjerde, has described Nigeria as a growing global reference point for steady and credible reform leadership, citing the federal government’s consistency and resolve in implementing difficult economic reforms. Bjerde made the remarks on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja during a meeting between a World […]
Suswam Dumps PDP, Cites Unresolved Internal Crises
A former Governor of Benue State and ex-Senator, Gabriel Suswam, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent internal crises and the party’s failure to resolve longstanding leadership and structural disputes. Suswam’s resignation was conveyed in a letter dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in […]
Kante Joins Fenerbahce as Turkish President Erdogan Intervenes
French midfielder N’Golo Kante has completed a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, with the Istanbul-based side confirming that the transfer was facilitated with the support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Fenerbahce announced the signing on Wednesday, ending weeks of uncertainty after the deal had initially stalled due to what […]
INEC Finalises 2027 Election Timetable Despite Delay in Electoral Act Amendment
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has finalised the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, despite delays by the National Assembly in passing the amended Electoral Act. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with representatives of Civil Society […]
