BREAKING: Enugu Govt Slashes Land Rates by 60%, Bans Illegal Levies

…Abolishes Ogbonecheagu Fees The Enugu State Government has announced sweeping reforms in the land sector, including the immediate abolition of illegal levies and the streamlining of land-related charges, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s broader economic transformation agenda. The government disclosed that ground rent, land use charge, and all property-related charges have now been unified … [Read more…]

Ekiti: Gov’t okays N76m vehicle, housing loans for primary school teachers

The Ekiti State Government has approved N76.6m as vehicle and housing loans for primary school teachers in the state. The approval comprises vehicle loans for 49 teachers and housing loans for 72 beneficiaries. The Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, said the gesture was part of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s … [Read more…]

In Türkiye, FMIST Minister Udeh Unveils Nigeria’s Plan to Commercialise Research

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, SAN, has stated that Nigeria will henceforth commercialise its research outcomes into viable products. Udeh, who is among President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s entourage to Türkiye, revealed this while speaking to ARISE News. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria noted that Türkiye had become advanced in turning … [Read more…]

Sit-at-home: Soludo Says No Going Back on Onitsha Main Market Closure

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has declared that there will be no reversal of the decision to shut the Onitsha Main Market, insisting that the continued Monday sit-at-home by traders amounts to deliberate economic sabotage. Speaking at a press briefing in Awka on Wednesday, Soludo said the state government would not hesitate to revoke shop … [Read more…]

Nigeria Pushes Research–Industry Synergy at NAS Confab

Dr. Kingsley Udeh

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to building a knowledge-based economy driven by Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, said this at the opening of a two-day 7th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) in Abuja on Wednesday. The conference was … [Read more…]

Rivers gov’t set to recruit 5,000 new civil servants

The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the immediate recruitment of 5,000 indigenes into the state civil service to enhance administrative efficiency and public service delivery. This decision was reached during the second council meeting of 2026, presided by Governor Siminalayi Fubara with his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, in attendance, held in Government House, Port … [Read more…]

Tinubu stumbles during reception in Türkiye, as Presidency says it was minor incident

  President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday stumbled and fell during a ceremonial march-past organised for his reception at the parade ground in Türkiye. The incident occurred as the President joined the guard of honour, drawing momentary attention before the programme continued without disruption. A video posted on X by Turkish digital news platform Nefes Gazetesi … [Read more…]

Gov. Mbah Inaugurates Digital Court Building, Backs Judicial Financial Autonomy

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a new digital court building constructed by his administration, describing it as a giant step in his administration’s prioritisation of speedy justice delivery in the state. Mbah said, technological integration, when combined with judicial financial autonomy, which was already in effect in the state, would ensure … [Read more…]

Anambra LP Guber Candidate Resigns From Party

The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Dr. George Moghalu has formally resigned his membership of the party. The former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) conveyed his decision in a letter dated January 26, 2026, which he personally signed and submitted to the Chairman of … [Read more…]