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The Federal Government has set an ambitious target of reducing Nigeria’s inflation rate to single-digit levels before the end of 2027, a move officials believe could pave the way for lower borrowing costs and stronger economic growth. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele disclosed the target on Monday, October 26, 2026, highlighting the relationship between inflation, interest…
The proposal to establish state police continues to generate debate over how Nigeria should organise its security system and respond to crime. Supporters argue that policing arrangements closer to local communities could improve intelligence gathering and enable officers to respond more quickly to security threats, critics, however, warn that state-controlled police forces could face political…
Nigerian health authorities are continuing to monitor people linked to the country’s confirmed Ebola case as part of efforts to prevent further transmission. The case has prompted renewed attention to public health preparedness, laboratory testing and coordination between health agencies, officials were tracking 53 contacts connected to the confirmed patient as of October 26, 2026….
Nigerian health authorities are continuing efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola after confirming a case linked to a traveller who returned from Uganda. Nigeria’s confirmed case remained the focus of contact-tracing operations as public health officials worked to identify and monitor people who might have been exposed. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and…
The Lagos State Police Command has reportedly detained four police officers and disbanded their tactical team following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing officers harassing a young man in the Odogunyan area of Ikorodu. The development was reported on October 23, 2026, after the command announced that the officers had been identified and…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has reportedly uncovered a facility in Lagos linked to the storage of bottles intended for fake alcoholic products. The development was reported on October 23, 2026, amid continuing concerns about the circulation of counterfeit and improperly manufactured consumer products, the discovery highlights the importance of…
Education Minister Tunji Alausa says the programme has attracted millions of applications, with eligible trainees receiving monthly stipends under the government’s technical and vocational training initiative, more than 250,000 Nigerians are undergoing technical and vocational skills training across over 1,200 accredited centres nationwide, according to the Federal Government. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed…
Nigeria’s delegation at the Berlin Global Dialogue says African countries must strengthen domestic resources, process raw materials locally and build strategic partnerships that support development. Nigeria has called for greater African economic independence, stronger domestic resource mobilisation and strategic investment in infrastructure as part of efforts to accelerate sustainable development across the continent. The position…
Fresh concerns have emerged over civilian safety in Nigeria following a deadly attack in Taraba State that reportedly claimed at least 40 lives. Amnesty International reported the deaths following an attack by gunmen on a community in the state on Friday, October 23, 2026. The report, published the following day, has renewed attention on the…
The National Economic Council has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at reducing the cost-of-living burden on Nigerians and improving access to affordable food, transportation and other essential services. The decision was reported on October 23, 2026, following the Council’s 161st meeting, chaired virtually by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the plan was presented by…