The Federal Government has confirmed plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps’ traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the scheme. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, saying the move was…
By Emmanuel Onwuka Imagine a school bus weaving through the morning rush. Inside, children in neatly pressed uniforms laugh, chat, and prepare for another day of learning. Suddenly, someone nearby lights a cigarette or begins using an electronic nicotine delivery device (vapes, e-cigarettes). Within moments, smoke drifts into the air around the children. Some wrinkle…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has defended the Federal Government’s empowerment programmes, saying grants provided to small business owners are designed to give Nigerians hope amid the country’s economic challenges. Speaking during a recent engagement, the First Lady said the administration had chosen to provide grants rather than loans to support petty traders and vulnerable…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has formally ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by Colleges of Education, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s teacher education system and effectively making the Nigeria Certificate in Education the sole entry route into the institutions from the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision is contained in JAMB’s…
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria and other countries to procure military equipment needed to tackle insecurity. The minister also lamented the absence of a comprehensive national database, saying it was hindering the efforts…
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Ajibola Basiru has revealed that the party primary election is not a true avenue of picking its candidate but through a selection by party hierarchy. He disclosed this in a viral video on social media, where he appeared to be holding a meeting with members…
By Kelvin Obambon As the global community marks World No Tobacco Day 2026, the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has issued a stark warning regarding the aggressive and deceptive marketing strategies employed by the tobacco industry to hook young Nigerians on nicotine and tobacco products. This year’s global theme, “Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine…
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says state governors are holding talks with the federal government to review the minimum wage to N100,000 per month. The Kwara State governor disclosed this in Lagos on Friday when he, and a few state governors paid Sallah homage to President Bola Tinubu. Vice President Kashim Shettima led the delegation. AbdulRazaq…
The Federal Government has stepped up engagement with the World Bank for a fresh $1.25bn loan to support economic reforms, job creation, and competitiveness, as findings by The PUNCH showed that the facility has reached a critical stage in the lender’s approval process. The proposed loan, titled Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration, is…
A new pattern of complaints has emerged among Nigerian electricity consumers, with metering challenges accounting for the largest share of grievances in 2025. This marks a shift from the previously dominant complaints about the high cost of estimated billing, which had been the most prevalent issue among consumers in recent years. This came as Nigerians…
