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Jul
14
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
FGN Suspends Proposed Increase In WAEC, NECO Registration Fees For 2027 Exams

FGN Suspends Proposed Increase In WAEC, NECO Registration Fees For 2027 Exams

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Suspends Proposed Increase In WAEC, NECO Registration Fees For 2027 Exams The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending extensive consultations with key stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it had withdrawn its June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment to allow for a comprehensive review and broader engagement before any final decision is reached. According to the ministry, the suspension follows concerns and constructive feedback from members…
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Jul
14
2026
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Why FGN Is Spending, Not Saving – Umahi

Why FGN Is Spending, Not Saving – Umahi

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash
Why FG Is Spending, Not Saving — Umahi The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has strongly defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, asserting that strategic infrastructure investment rather than fiscal saving is the key to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential. ​Addressing journalists during an inspection of the Calabar–Abuja Super Highway at the Ebonyi–Benue boundary, Umahi argued that no responsible government or economist would prioritise saving money while critical infrastructure remains undeveloped and citizens face economic hardship. He maintained that the administration is actively repositioning the nation’s economy by prioritising long-term development over short-term reserves. ​According to the Minister, the Tinubu…
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Jul
10
2026
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Why It’s Difficult For Millitary To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister

Why It’s Difficult For Millitary To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister

Crime, FGN, News Flash, Security
Why It’s Difficult For Military To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister The Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, rtd, has explained why it is difficult for the Armed Forces to fight bandits and terrorists in the country Speaking on Thursday at the Arise Television’s Town Hall on State Police, General Musa stated that the terrorists live within the communities. According to him, if the communities are on the side of the insurgents, it makes it difficult for security forces to win the battle and if the communities are with the security forces, it makes it a lot easier. “We’re…
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Jul
10
2026
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Death Threat: Peter Obi Fabricating Stories To Gain Undue Sympathy; Tinubu Doesn’t Have His Time – Presidency

Death Threat: Peter Obi Fabricating Stories To Gain Undue Sympathy; Tinubu Doesn’t Have His Time – Presidency

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Death Threat: Obi Fabricating Stories To Gain Undue Sympathy; Tinubu Doesn’t Have His Time – Presidency Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, says Peter Obi’s claims that he may not be alive for the 2027 elections were designed to “attract undue sympathy”. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accused the federal government of deliberately frustrating his means of livelihood and targeting opposition figures. The former Anambra governor alleged that everything he does for a living is being deliberately obstructed by the government. “The way they…
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Jul
06
2026
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Press Statement: CEPCC Calls For A Thorough, Transparent, And Impartial Investigation Into The Alleged Fake Government Agency Scandal

Press Statement: CEPCC Calls For A Thorough, Transparent, And Impartial Investigation Into The Alleged Fake Government Agency Scandal

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, South East
PRESS STATEMENT CEPCC CALLS FOR A THOROUGH, TRANSPARENT, AND IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE ALLEGED FAKE GOVERNMENT AGENCY SCANDAL Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCC) Official National Consultative, Advisory, and Policy Arm of the Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Assembly in Nigeria (CEPCAN) In Strategic Affiliation with the Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria (CACN) Abuja, Nigeria The Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCC) has expressed concern over recent public reports surrounding the alleged operation of a fraudulent government agency and the serious questions such reports have raised regarding accountability, institutional oversight, public financial management,…
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Jul
05
2026
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No Evidence We Spent N8 Trillion Outside Approved Budget – FG

No Evidence We Spent N8 Trillion Outside Approved Budget – FG

FGN, Economy, News Flash
No Evidence We Spent N8 Trillion Outside Approved Budget – FG The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved national budget, describing the allegation as false and a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, said the Federal Government does not operate a “shadow budget” and has not spent public funds outside the constitutional and legal framework governing public finance in Nigeria. “The Federal Government does not operate a ‘shadow budget’ or expend public…
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Jul
04
2026
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INEC Extends Voter Registration, Launches Self-Service Portal

INEC Extends Voter Registration, Launches Self-Service Portal

FGN, News Flash, Politics
INEC Extends Voter Registration, Launches Self-service Portal The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced an online self-service registration option for eligible first-time voters. A statement on Friday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the commission’s spokesman, said the extension followed feedback received from its state offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders. “The nationwide CVR exercise commenced on 18th August 2025 and was originally scheduled to conclude on 10th July 2026,” he said. Mr Haruna said the extension would provide additional time for eligible Nigerians who are…
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Jul
03
2026
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Tinubu Unveils ‘West Africa Largest Lithium Plant’ In Nasarawa

Tinubu Unveils ‘West Africa Largest Lithium Plant’ In Nasarawa

Economy, FGN, News Flash
Tinubu Unveils ‘West Africa Largest Lithium Plant’ In Nasarawa President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated what the Federal Government described as West Africa’s largest lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, with a daily processing capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes and an annual processing capacity of three million metric tonnes. Tinubu inaugurated the plant in Endo community, Nasarawa Local Government Area, on Thursday. Our correspondent gathered that the company has provided over 1,000 direct jobs and more than 2,000 indirect jobs since it began operations in the area. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said solid minerals remain the enduring backbone…
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Jul
03
2026
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Tinubu Unveils 5,000 New Jobs For Nigerian Youths (See How To Apply)

Tinubu Unveils 5,000 New Jobs For Nigerian Youths (See How To Apply)

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Youths
Tinubu Unveils 5,000 New Jobs for Nigerian Youths (See How To Apply) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major employment initiative that will create opportunities for 5,000 young Nigerians under the newly launched The Power Force programme, aimed at tackling unemployment while fixing Nigeria’s electricity metering challenges. The initiative, which falls under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), will train successful applicants as meter installers and technicians, equipping them with practical skills and connecting them to jobs in Nigeria’s power sector. According to the President, the programme is designed to close the country’s metering gap, eliminate estimated billing, protect electricity…
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Jul
03
2026
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Tinubu Is A Miracle Worker; No President In Nigeria’s History Commissioned Tinubu’s Number Of Projects – Akpabio

Tinubu Is A Miracle Worker; No President In Nigeria’s History Commissioned Tinubu’s Number Of Projects – Akpabio

Abuja, FGN, News Flash
Tinubu Is A Miracle Worker, No President In Nigeria’s History Commissioned Tinubu’s Number Of Projects – Akpabio The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday said no president in Nigeria’s history has commissioned the number of projects done by President Bola Tinubu within three years in office. Describing Tinubu as a miracle worker, Akpabio said Tinubu remains a performing president in the history of Nigeria. Akpabio spoke during the commissioning of the Old Keffi Road from Kado Fish Market to Deidei to mark Tinubu’s third year in office. Representing Tinubu at the commissioning, Akpabio said: “I’m here to represent…
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