Senate summons finance, education ministers over collapse of $30m Safe School Initiative
Dec. 3, 2025 The Senate, through its Ad hoc Committee investigating the collapse of Safe School Initiative, has summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale…
Rural Telephony: FEC approves 4,000 telecom towers to boost coverage
Dec. 3, 2025 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the deployment of 4,000 telecom towers nationwide to expand digital access in underserved communities. Briefing State House Correspondents…
U.S. to stop visa issuance to alleged Christian genocide sponsors, terrorist sympathisers globally
Dec. 3, 2025 The U.S. government says it will henceforth stop the issuance of U.S. visas to individuals, and their immediate families, who are found to be Christian genocide sponsors…
FEC approves 2026–2028 MTEF, targets N34.3trn revenue
Dec. 3, 2025 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), outlining revenue projections, fiscal assumptions and spending priorities for the next three years….
“No barriers” mindset of blind adventurer helps secure his place as a GWR ICON
December 3, 2025 Erik Weihenmayer (USA) was diagnosed with juvenile retinoschisis as a toddler and, by the age of 14, the condition had left him totally blind. It’s not the…
NUC secures €3m loan for ICT projects in universities
Dec. 3, 2025 The National Universities Commission (NUC) says it has received Three million euros as the first tranche of the $40 million loan secured from the French Development Agency…
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Nigerian artistes lead global music expansion
Dec. 3, 2025 Spotify says Nigerian artistes have continued to lead and expand the country’s sonic footprint on the global stage. The music‑streaming platform made the assertion in its “Wrapped 2025…
82 female Nigerians on death row, says ASF France
Dec. 3, 2025 Avocats Sans Frontieres (ASF) France, an international rights organisation, says no fewer than 82 female Nigerians are currently on death row in various correctional centres across Nigeria….
Insecurity: NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of security training institutions
Dec. 3, 2025 The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N100 billion for rehabilitation of training institutions for police and other security agencies. NEC during its 154th meeting held virtually…
Bill to designate kidnapping as act of terrorism passes 2nd reading in Senate
Dec. 3, 2025 The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill to designate kidnapping as an act of terrorism. The bill was sponsored by the Senate Leader, Sen….