Day: May 27, 2026

Eid-el-Kabir: Tinubu assures Nigerians of improved security

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Tinubu Sallah msg 2 Nigerians

…Urges national unity President Bola Tinubu has called for national unity, and is once again assuring Nigerians of improved security and economy. The president said this in his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message to “our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide”. He said, “As a nation, we are on a journey of reconstruction and renewal. The reforms we have undertaken are challenging, but necessary to build a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria for future generations”, the President said, in a message issued yesterday. “Just as sacrifice brings reward, I am…

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‘Nigeria’s GDP growth rate slows to 3.8%’ – NBS

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9ja GDP growth rate

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate slowed to 3.89% year-on-year in real terms for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to the latest official data. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced the development in its latest GDP report for Q1 2026 on Monday. The figures indicate a deceleration in economic momentum when compared to previous quarters, such as the 4.23% growth experienced in mid-2025. “During the quarter under review, agriculture grew by 3.15%, an improvement from the 0.07% recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2025.  “The growth…

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‘Digital TV shift to open new revenue streams worth ₦605bn’ – NBC

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NBC on digital TV

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says its planned Digital Switch-Over (DSO) project will create access to Nigeria’s ₦605.2 billion advertising market for broadcasters and content creators. Speaking at a press conference, NBC Director-General, Charles Ebuebu, said the project is expected to officially launch nationwide on June 17, 2026, while analogue television broadcasting will completely end by December 31, 2028. According to him, the switch from analogue to digital broadcasting will help government agencies deliver better television services across Nigeria in a way that is sustainable, reliable, and easier to regulate.…

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2027 Presidency: Court throws out suit seeking to stop Jonathan from contest

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Court on Jonathan's presidency

A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to prevent former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 presidential election, affirming that he remains eligible to run for office based on earlier judicial pronouncements. In its ruling, the court held that previous judgments delivered by the Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, and upheld by the Court of Appeal had already settled the issue regarding Jonathan’s constitutional eligibility to seek another term in office. The presiding judge, Justice Peter Lifu, dismissed the case for…

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Eid-el-Kabir: FG approves 50% discount on train services

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FG on free train rides

The Federal Government has approved a 50% reduction in fares on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to cushion transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This was made known through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Funsho Adebiyi, yesterday. This is scheduled to take effect from Tuesday, May 26, 2026 till Monday, June 1, 2026. Under the arrangement, passengers travelling on NRC routes across the country will pay half of the existing approved fares within the…

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2027: Pantami dumps APC, emerges PDP Gombe gov’ship candidate 

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Pantami PDP gov'ship candidate 2

The immediate-past Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and clinched the governorship ticket of the party. He emerged through a voice affirmation by members of the party during a primary election held yesterday in Gombe. He was declared as winner of the primary election, as the sole aspirant by the Chairman of the PDP Electoral Panel, Hon. Gregory Yenlong. Speaking shortly after he was declared as winner of the primary election, Pantami said he contested for the seat…

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FreeTV: Ghana funding warning sparks fresh questions over Nigeria’s rollout

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Broadcasters on FreeTV

Media and broadcasting stakeholders have been urged to urgently address concerns surrounding Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) and FreeTV framework, following Ghana’s decision to review the funding structure of its Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform. A broadcast industry analyst, Aderemi Ogunpitan raised the concerns in an opinion piece yesterday, warning that Nigeria risks facing similar challenges if issues around financing, regulation and stakeholder participation are not resolved early. Recall that Ghana recently directed broadcasters and regulators to develop a sustainable funding model within 30 days after government reportedly carried the cost…

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Fresh court ruling backs INEC Primary timelines for 2027 polls

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Fresh court ruling backs INEC

…Overturns earlier judgment A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) possesses the legal authority to set timelines for political parties to conduct their primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The court, however, ruled that the electoral body cannot abridge statutory timelines specifically provided under the Electoral Act 2026 for submission and substitution of candidates. The judgment was delivered by Justice J.K. Omotosho, in a suit filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) challenging aspects of INEC’s timetable and schedule of activities…

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