Author: Aminu Imam

SSANU, NASU mobilise members for ‘massive protest’ today

Aminu Imam
SSANU, NASU mobilise

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have announced a one-day protest scheduled for today Thursday, citing the Federal Government’s continued failure to address their longstanding demands. Operating under the Joint Action Committee (JAC), both unions have instructed their branches to hold emergency meetings on Wednesday to prepare and mobilise members for the protest. Planned activities include campus marches, placard demonstrations, and press briefings. The unions said the decision comes after a thorough assessment of the government’s inaction…

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#WikeMustGo: Nigerians demand Wike’s sack after Nnaji’s exit

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#WikeMustGo

A social media storm has erupted across Nigeria as citizens call for the dismissal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The campaign, trending under the hashtag: #WikeMustGo, gained momentum shortly after the resignation of Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. Many Nigerians believe that Wike, who is facing multiple corruption and land-grabbing allegations, should also step down in the spirit of accountability and integrity. Reports circulating online allege that the former Rivers State governor and his wife, Eberechi Suzzette, acquired three luxury…

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CAN rejects claims of ‘Christian genocide’ 

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CAN rejects claims

…Attributes attacks to terrorism, not religion The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has refuted recent allegations by some Western figures claiming that a “Christian genocide” is taking place in the country, describing the assertions as false and misleading. This followed comments by U.S. talk show host Bill Maher, who alleged that Christians were being systematically exterminated in Nigeria by Islamist extremists. Maher further claimed that over 100,000 Christians had been killed since 2009 and more than 18,000 churches destroyed, calling it “a genocide attempt greater than what is going on…

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Northern Elders rally for $10bn regional investment

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Northern elders rally for investment

…As ACF reaffirms neutrality ahead of 2027 Northern Nigeria’s two foremost socio-political blocs — the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) — have taken significant steps to reposition the region, with one focusing on economic revival and the other reinforcing political neutrality ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the just-concluded Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit (NNIIS) in Abuja, the NEF announced the creation of the Northern Nigeria Economic Development Council (NNEDC) — a new institution tasked with driving industrialisation, harmonising policy, and attracting investment…

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President Tinubu Signs Landmark Bill to Establish 48 Police Training Academies Nationwide

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Hassan Umar Faruk Abuja  In a major overhaul of Nigeria’s security infrastructure, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, into law. The new legislation provides a legal framework for 48 specialized police training institutions across the country, aiming to standardize and professionalize law enforcement education. A New Ecosystem for Police Training The law formally recognizes and organizes these institutions into a cohesive national network, categorized for specific functions: · Police Colleges: Foundational training institutions in Ikeja (Lagos), Kaduna, Maiduguri (Borno), Oji River (Enugu),…

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Tinubu unveils ₦4tr bond, $2bn, China loan to reboot Nigeria’s power sector

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FG unveils bond, China loan

…“Reforms, super grid, industrial power projects to end chronic outages” – Adelabu The Federal Government has announced sweeping financial and infrastructural interventions to overhaul Nigeria’s electricity sector, including a ₦4 trillion bond to clear outstanding debts to power generation companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers, as well as plans for a $2 billion loan from China’s Exim Bank to build a nationwide ‘super grid’. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the Expert Forum on: ‘Uninterrupted Power: The Industrial Imperative’, organised by the Nigerian Economic…

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Alleged certificate forgery scandal: Tinubu’s Minister, Nnaji resigns

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Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from office. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement released late yesterday. Nnaji’s resignation comes amid growing controversy over his academic qualifications. Recall that an investigation revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka  (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree certificate in Nnaji’s possession, stating that he did not complete his studies at the institution and was never issued a certificate. According to UNN Vice-Chancellor, Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted to the university in 1981 but…

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FG seeks fresh $2.35bn external loan, $500m Sovereign Sukuk

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the 10th House of Representatives seeking its approval to raise a total of $2.347 billion from the international capital market to fund part of the 2025 Budget deficit, as well as refinance Nigeria’s maturing EuroBonds. He also sought approval for issuance of a $500 million debut sovereign Sukuk to support critical infrastructure development. The request was contained in a letter read by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary yesterday. According to the President,  the request was made pursuant to Sections…

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INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu resigns

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Tinubu INEC Chair Yakubu

…Hands over to Agbamuche-Mbu Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has resigned after ten years in office. Yakubu made the announcement yesterday, during the Commission’s quarterly meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, describing it as his final session as chairman. Yakubu, who has led the electoral body since 2015, said his decision to step down was in line with Section 306 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), aimed at ensuring a smooth leadership transition as INEC enters a busy election period. Following his…

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W’Bank raises Nigeria, other African countries’ growth forecast

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W'Bank raises Nigeria

The World Bank has said that Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African economies are expected to grow by a faster 3.8% this year on the back of stable prices that have spurred easing by policymakers. According to Reuters, the development followed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s easing of interest rates from 27.5% to 27 percent last month. The Bank upgraded growth forecasts for Ethiopia, Nigeria, and the Ivory Coast – all major economies in the region, saying real incomes are also growing at a faster rate this year and into…

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