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The Federal Government has published an updated roster of 48 individuals and organizations implicated in terrorism sponsorship within Nigeria. This disclosure, made by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, coincides with the ongoing mass trial of terrorism suspects.
The Senate has extended the deadline for the capital component of the 2025 federal budget implementation until June 30, 2026. This decision came during a plenary session where an appropriation bill aimed at amending the budget timeline was approved.
The Kenyan government has committed $30 million to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), securing its position as a co-host for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed that this payment fulfills all necessary financial and institutional obligations required by CAF.
The Nigerian Federal Government has successfully brought back another group of 523 stranded citizens from Niamey, Niger, raising the total number of returnees to 1,231 within just a week. The evacuees were welcomed in Kano on March 29, 2026, under the supervision of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons.
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) is urging the federal government to address salary delays and re-initiate the renegotiation process to prevent impending industrial action.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised alarms regarding the government's failure to implement key aspects of the recently signed agreement aimed at resolving ongoing disputes in Nigerian universities. ASUU's President expressed concerns that university staff are still receiving inadequate salaries despite the pact designed to end industrial unrest.
The Prime Minister of Thailand has declared the country's intention to establish a new government, with plans to unveil a cabinet roster for royal acknowledgment next week.
Yakubu Akuki Ogalebe, the Head of Operations for the Nasarawa State Operations Coordinating Unit, suddenly died after collapsing in his office on March 27, 2026.
Imran U. Wakili, a social media commentator, asserts that the abrupt release of former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai signifies that the authorities unfairly targeted him. He claims that El-Rufai's detention aimed to humiliate him rather than punish him for a crime.
Greek authorities are urging businesses to conduct security checks on their systems in response to rising cyberattack threats associated with the Iran conflict. This precautionary measure comes in light of recent cyber incidents targeting entities linked to Iran.
The recent formation of an eight-member committee by the Inspector General of Police marks a significant step towards the establishment of state police in Nigeria. This move, alongside proposed amendments to the Nigerian Constitution, underscores the urgent need for policing that meets local demands.
The Federal Government has cautioned content creators against violating the privacy of Nigerians without obtaining necessary consent. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has emphasized that unauthorized recording of individuals infringes on their constitutional rights and may lead to sanctions.
The federal government is calling on aviation unions to refrain from striking during disputes, citing the negative impact on the economy. Dr. Yakubu Kofarmata, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Aviation, emphasized the importance of collaboration in the sector.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, succeeding Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. The appointment was announced by Bayo Onanuga, the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Kano has refused to issue temporary orders preventing the state government from reclaiming vehicles previously assigned to former members of the Kano State Executive Council. The court ruled that the matter requires further hearings.
