Election postponement: Live update of reactions

Some Civil Society Organisations on Thursday described the opposition to the Federal Government's $2.2 billion fresh loan request as misguided and uninformed. The organisations including the Economic Rights Advocates, Centre for Social Justice, Equity, and Transparency (CESJET) and the Good Governance Advocacy Network, said the proposed $2.2 billion loan aims to support vital industries benefiting…

The UK Integrated Security Fund of the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) has berated Nigeria's lackluster move towards the full

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a prime destination for innovation, healthcare, tourism, and economic development. During a visit to sites of his flagship projects, including the nearly completed Innovation Hub in Ilorin, the Governor outlined his vision to create a thriving ecosystem that will elevate…

The Federal Government has announced plans to review and implement new initiatives to address challenges in primary education, including out-of-school children and 'learning poverty.' Specifically, the government pledged to focus on improving teacher quality, enhancing the school environment, and ensuring efficient governance. It also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local and state governments in achieving…

Major revenue agencies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service, may need to magically increase revenue by over 200 per cent next year

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on federal and state governments to implement the Child Rights Law, by providing free education to pupils from primary to junior secondary schools in the country.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cautioned that failing to provide education for poor children could lead to social unrest that may threaten the stability of society, including the wealthy.

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said the implication of food insecurity extends beyond hunger, as it affects health outcomes, diminishes productivity and contributes to social and economic instability.

The Senate and Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, showered praises on the late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah (APC, Anambra South) for his legacy of selfless service to humanity.

Disturbed by the country's high youth unemployment, the Federal Government has revoked all previous directives relating to posting restrictions in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).