The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it is eager to adopt any amendments that may strengthen electoral processes ahead of 2027 elections. The commission has also fixed February 20, 2027 for the presidential election and National Assembly elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan disclosed this while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja, where he announced the notice of election and the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election. He noted that the 2027 general election would hold nationwide for the following offices: President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Governors and…
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The federal government has redeployed directors across agencies in the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The move, it said, was aimed at tightening coordination, strengthening accountability and boosting operational performance within the sector. The directive conveyed in an official circular dated February 9, 2026, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Yakubu Kofarmata, which was approved by the Minister, Festus Keyamo is expected to take immediate effect. The redeployment was carried out in directorates in the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau…
The Director General of The Progressives Institute (TPI), Mr. Lanre Adebayo has said that President Bola Tinubu acted like a statesman and not a politician when he embarked on painful reforms, including petrol subsidy removal and floating of Naira as soon as he assumed office. Adedayo stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Jade and Jaydens Services Limited and TPI. He noted there had been critical areas of national development, which previous leaders shy away from. Adebayo stressed that under the military government,the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) was a good example of…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disengaged 43 personnel from its service over acts bordering on desertion, scandalous conduct, and patrol misconduct. The affected officers, FRSC said comprise 31 dismissed for desertion, five for scandalous behaviour, and seven for patrol related misconduct. The agency stated that the action, just like others of its kind sends an unequivocal message because, the FRSC badge is a symbol of honour and responsibility, adding that any officer who chooses to violate the standards of the noble institution will face the full weight of the Corps’ disciplinary machinery. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu…
The Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has commended the Ministry of Transportation for its performance in 2025 despite receiving only about one per cent of its approved capital budget. The commendation followed the presentation and defence of the ministry’s 2026 budget proposal by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, before the joint committee on Tuesday in Abuja The Chairman of the committee, Senator Adamu Aliero, alongside the co-chair, Hon. Blessing Onuh described the Ministry’s performance as impressive given the severe funding constraints and delayed cash backing experienced in the 2025 fiscal year.…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Wednesday confirmed that an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, registration 5N-MJF, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt (PHC) earlier today, experienced an in-flight engine anomaly and diverted safely to Benin Airport (BNI). The Bureau, in a statement issued by its Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, disclosed that during the cruise phase of flight, the crew detected abnormal indications on one of the engines. Oladeji, stated that in accordance with established safety procedures, the flight crew conducted a precautionary engine shutdown and diverted to the…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the 2026 fiscal year. He lamented that the allocation was grossly insufficient to effectively execute the ministry’s wide-ranging mandate critical to Nigeria’s trade, transport efficiency and food security. Oyetola made this known while defending the ministry’s budget before a joint sitting of the Senate Committee on Marine Transport and the House of Representatives committees on Ports and Harbours; Maritime Safety, Education and Administration; Shipping Services; Inland Waterways; and Ocean and Fisheries. He said the…
Stakeholders in the creative sector and development organisations have called for renewed investment in technology and historical preservation. They made the call at the unveiling of the Niger Delta Digital Museum on Tuesday in Abuja, The project, which combines history, technology and innovation, was presented as a platform to preserve the region’s heritage while positioning it for future economic relevance in a rapidly evolving global economy. Speaking on the sidelines shortly after the unveiling, Founder of Project-Delta and Curator of the Niger Delta Digital Museum, Edward Brisibe, noted that the initiative was aimed at reconnecting the people of…
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Tuesday predicted an early onset of rainfall in sixteen Nigerian States of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo, and parts of Kebbi, Niger, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Adamawa, and Taraba. It, however, added that a late onset is expected over Borno State. NiMet gave the hint at its public presentation of the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) event held in Abuja. Highlighting the 2026 SCP, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said that the scientific robustness of the document ensures that the SCP remains a trusted national reference document,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored governors of the 36 states of the federation, ministers and other public officials to work towards achieving the kind of inclusive growth and economic progress that trickle down to the everyday lives of Nigerians. Shettima stated this on Monday in Abuja while delivering his keynote address during the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference. The Vice President in a statement issued Monday by his Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications, Stanley Nkwocha said the prevailing wisdom among developed economies has moved beyond growth for its own sake to sustainable growth…