Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

JAMB Reopens Portal For 2025 WAEC Result Upload After Brief Suspension. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the reactivation of its portal for uploading 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, following a temporary suspension to address technical issues. The decision, confirmed on 20 August 2025, allows candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to proceed with uploading their O’level results, a critical step for securing admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. JAMB’s decision to pause the upload process on 14 August 2025 was prompted by discrepancies caused by the West…

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Imposes Indefinite Ban On Sign-Out Ceremonies. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra State, has announced an immediate and indefinite ban on the traditional “signing off” celebrations held by final-year students after their examinations. The decision, outlined in a statement by the university’s registrar, Dr Chinenye Okeke, on 20 August 2025, cites recurring incidents of chaos, violence, and disruption as the primary reasons for the prohibition. The popular ritual, where students mark the completion of their studies by signing customised shirts and engaging in festive gatherings, has increasingly led to disorderly conduct, according to university authorities. Dr…

Kwara PDP Accuses Governor Abdulrazaq Of Downplaying Insecurity. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has sharply criticised Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, alleging that he is downplaying the escalating insecurity in the state by communicating through aides rather than addressing the public directly. The opposition party claims the governor’s approach reflects an “absentee style of leadership” that fails to address the pressing concerns of residents. In a statement released on Thursday, 21 August 2025, Olusegun Adewara, the PDP’s state publicity secretary, condemned the governor for praising President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in combating insurgency in other parts of Nigeria while…

President Tinubu Leaves Japan For Brazil To Strengthen Bilateral Ties. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night for an ultra-long-haul flight to Brazil, where he will commence a state visit on Sunday, August 24. The trip marks the second leg of his two-nation tour, which began on August 15 with his departure from Abuja, Nigeria, and included a brief stopover in Dubai before arriving in Yokohama on August 18. In Japan, President Tinubu attended the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) from August 20 to 22, themed “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa.” The summit…

NNPCL Records ₦185 Billion Profit After Tax In July 2025. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a profit after tax of ₦185 billion for July 2025, demonstrating its strong financial performance despite ongoing economic challenges. The state-owned oil giant also revealed it remitted ₦7.9 trillion to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) between January and July 2025, reinforcing its critical role in boosting Nigeria’s revenue stream. In its latest monthly financial report, NNPCL highlighted a significant increase in crude oil and gas production as key drivers of its profitability. The company reported that daily crude oil…

Tinubu Calls On Nigerians Abroad To Drive National Development. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians living in the diaspora to return home and contribute their skills, expertise, and resources to the nation’s growth. Speaking at an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Japan, on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), the President emphasised that Nigeria’s progress hinges on collective responsibility. During the meeting held at Kahala Hotel and Resort in Yokohama, Tinubu highlighted his administration’s achievements, including improvements in passport issuance, healthcare infrastructure upgrades to curb medical tourism, and economic…

EFCC Detains Former Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion. The arrest, which took place on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, follows a months-long investigation into suspected violations of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Tambuwal, who served as Sokoto State Governor from 2015 to 2023 and previously as Speaker of the House of Representatives, arrived at the EFCC’s offices around 11:30 a.m. for questioning. A…

Nigeria Police Extend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement To October 2025. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced an extension of the grace period for enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit requirement, pushing the deadline to 2 October 2025. The decision, approved by Inspector General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, responds to a surge in applications through the official portal, possap.gov.ng, indicating growing public compliance with the directive. The extension aims to allow thorough scrutiny of applications to ensure permits are issued only to eligible individuals, aligning with national security priorities. Deputy Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer,…

Federal Government Clears N5.12 Billion Pension Arrears for 90,689 Retirees. The Federal Government of Nigeria has disbursed N5.12 billion to settle pension arrears for 90,689 Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, marking a significant step in addressing long-standing pension liabilities. The announcement, made by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) on Monday, August 11, 2025, underscores the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of retirees under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to PTAD’s Head of Corporate Communications, Olugbenga Ajayi, the funds have been distributed across four pension departments, covering arrears for one to two months depending on…

World Bank Approves £230 Million To Support Displaced Persons In Northern Nigeria. The World Bank has authorised a £230 million ($300 million) financing package to bolster resilience and enhance access to essential services for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and their host communities in Northern Nigeria. The announcement, made on August 7, 2025, marks a significant commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis in the region, where over 3.5 million people have been displaced due to ongoing conflict and insecurity. The initiative, named the Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project (SOLID), targets conflict-affected Local Government Areas in…

Lagos State Government Mandates Vehicle Inspections For E-Hailing Drivers. The Lagos State Government has issued a directive requiring all licensed e-hailing operators, including Uber, Bolt, Lagride, and InDrive, to ensure their drivers submit their vehicles for a comprehensive roadworthiness audit. The announcement, made by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, follows a stakeholder meeting held at the Ministry of Transportation in Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The initiative aims to enhance safety standards, improve service quality, and ensure regulatory compliance across the e-hailing sector. Mr. Osiyemi expressed concern over the “deplorable condition” of some vehicles currently operating…

Nigeria Launches Electronic Fiscal System To Revolutionize Tax Administration. The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Electronic Fiscal System (EFS), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at modernizing the country’s tax administration, curbing tax evasion, and enhancing transparency in revenue collection. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announced that the system, featuring an electronic invoicing platform known as the Merchant-Buyer Model (MBM), went live on August 1, 2025, following a successful pilot phase that began in November 2024. The EFS targets large companies with annual turnovers of ₦5 billion and above in its initial phase, providing real-time visibility…