Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 14.63% in September, Says NBS Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 14.63 per cent in September 2026 from 15.39 per cent in August, marking the third consecutive monthly drop since June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report
FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.43trn in September Revenue The Federal Government, state governments and local government councils have shared ₦2.428 trillion in revenue generated into the Federation Account in September 2026. The revenue allocation was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office
NYSC Moves to Streamline Online Registration with AI-Enabled Technology The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is set to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions to streamline the online registration process for Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) and improve service delivery. The Director-General of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this during
Electricity Meters Remain Free – NERC Reassures Nigerians The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reassured electricity consumers that meters supplied under government-backed metering initiatives are free, clarifying that customers are not required to pay for installations provided through the programmes. The Commission gave the assurance during an X Space discussion on Wednesday, explaining that
Atiku’s North-West Office Unveils Kano Teams to Drive Coordination, Public Engagement The Office of the Special Assistant to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Voter Engagement and Coordination in the North-West has announced the appointment of members of its Kano State Main Steering Team, Secretariat and Social Media Team. The appointments, announced in a statement dated
INEC Chairman: Algorithms Will Not Decide Nigeria’s 2027 Elections The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has declared that artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms will not determine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, insisting that the sovereign will of the electorate must remain the ultimate authority in
Ribadu, AU Raise Alarm Over Terrorists’ Use of Crypto, Social Media The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre have raised the alarm over the growing use of social media, cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies by terrorist groups to recruit members, finance operations and coordinate attacks across West Africa and the
Ondo Air Crash: Senate Orders Audit of NAF Aircraft, Maintenance Funds The Senate has called for a comprehensive audit of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and their maintenance funding following the October 5 air crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which reportedly killed 25 people. The upper chamber also mandated its relevant committees to examine budgetary
Ondo Aircraft Crash: NAF Constitutes 12-Member Investigation Board The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has constituted a 12-member Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to determine the circumstances and causes of the crash involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The aircraft crashed on October 5, 2026, killing all personnel on board. The Air
Tinubu Sends Five Bills to Senate on NDLEA Reform, Transport Safety, War Crimes President Bola Tinubu has transmitted five bills to the Senate for consideration, seeking reforms in drug law enforcement, transport safety investigation, public sector training and the domestic implementation of international laws on armed conflict and criminal justice. The bills were conveyed in