Politics2027: Reps invite INEC chairman over commission’s readiness
The House of Representatives yesterday invited the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan to appear before its...
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Politics2027: Reps summon INEC chair, ADC alleges postponement plot
The House of Representatives has summoned the INEC chairman to brief it on preparations for the 2027 elections, amid concerns over insecurity and voter iss
PoliticsTinubu prepares 2027 budget, FEC approves roads, airport biosecurity
The Federal Executive Council has approved N626.49bn for road projects and other policies, as the Minister of State for Budget reveals plans to present the
GeneralStates hold N264bn UBEC funds as schools struggle
Nigerian states have left N264.12bn in UBEC matching grants unspent, even as public schools grapple with dilapidated classrooms and overcrowding.
PoliticsEkiti Assembly confirms two commissioners, approves 10 SAs
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has confirmed Dayo Apata (Justice) and Akintunde Oyebode (Finance) as commissioners nominated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji
TechnologyStartup funding plunges 96.9% in September, these 9 CEOs still attracted $11.3 million
Nine startups raised a combined $11.3 million in September 2026, as funding for Nigerian startups fell sharply from the $364.1 million recorded by 20 companies in August.
PoliticsOyebanji seeks Ekiti assembly’s approval to reappoint three ex-commissioners, 10 special advisers
Governor Oyebnaji, in a letter to the House of Assembly, requested the screening and confirmation of the nominees.
GeneralEbola: How much have Nigerian states allocated to emergency preparedness?
Some states made substantial provisions for health emergencies, while others allocated smaller sums to specific disease-control activities.
PoliticsConstitutional Amendment: Ondo Assembly passes state police bill
The House passed the bill on Monday after an elaborate deliberation during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji.