Tinubu writes Senate, seeks $20.5bn, €1.04bn foreign loans to fund projects
President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking approval of a supplementary external borrowing plan of $20.52 billion and €1.045 billion to finance infrastructure and development projects across the country.
Education, medical tourism drive foreign travel spending to $6bn
Nigerians spent $5.996 billion on airline tickets for foreign travels in 2025, a 32 per cent rise, year-on-year, YoY, amid increases in education related travels and a surge in international business engagements.
NUT directs Oyo teachers on indefinite strike over abducted teachers, pupils
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to commence an indefinite strike from Monday, June 1, 2026, over the continued abduction of teachers and pupils in the state.
Insecurity in Oyo: APC knocks Makinde, demands resignation
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Governor Seyi Makinde over his comments on the security situation in the state, describing them as a misrepresentation of the constitutional role of state governors in addressing insecurity.
Rivers 2027: Rainbow Coalition will decide who succeeds Fubara — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he has endorsed any governorship candidate for the 2027 Rivers State election, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Hon. Ogundu Kingsley Chinda.
Insecurity: We cannot give up on Nigeria — Oluremi Tinubu
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said Nigeria’s security challenges will be overcome through sustained federal efforts, support from security agencies and international collaboration.
