The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made the preliminary register of voters for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections available online following concerns from political stakeholders and members of the public over access to the document. The development is expected to improve public access to voter-registration information as preparations for the next general elections gather momentum….
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu and the Presidency to explain the funding behind the reported distribution of luxury sports utility vehicles to selected youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the controversy has triggered fresh political debate over transparency, the use of resources and the priorities of political leaders at…
The Nigerian Senate is considering legislative changes aimed at improving the funding, administration and infrastructure of public senior secondary schools, including federal unity colleges and Armed Forces senior secondary schools. The proposal has renewed attention on the challenges confronting public education, particularly inadequate infrastructure, shortages of learning materials and concerns about the quality of school…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned against allowing artificial intelligence and automated algorithms to determine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The commission’s position comes amid growing concern about the potential influence of artificial intelligence on political campaigns, the spread of misinformation and the information available to voters. INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan…
Nigerian students planning to study abroad in 2027 are being encouraged to approach scholarship applications carefully, verify opportunities through official sources and prepare their academic documents well ahead of application deadlines. International scholarships can provide opportunities for students to pursue undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees without carrying the full financial burden of overseas education. However,…
President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have become a major focus of political debate as his administration prepares to seek another term in office amid persistent concerns about the cost of living and household finances. The president launched his re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24, 2026, defending his administration’s direction as opposition figures continued to…
Political competition is intensifying in Nigeria as parties and their leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections, the coming election is expected to focus attention on the economy, insecurity, employment, public infrastructure and the cost of living. President Bola Tinubu’s administration will face scrutiny over its economic policies and the extent to which…
Reports of a possible confrontation involving military personnel and police officers in Plateau State have drawn attention to the importance of coordination among Nigeria’s security agencies. The military and police perform different but complementary roles in maintaining public order, protecting lives and responding to security threats, when personnel from different agencies become involved in a…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai in a case involving alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications linked to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence for the former governor to be called upon…
The Federal Government has disbursed ₦38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions across Nigeria under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund. The funding is intended to address infrastructure gaps and improve teaching and learning facilities in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, the Federal Ministry of Finance announced the disbursement in a statement dated October 25,…