Nigerian government

The Nigerian government has charged three men with terrorism for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The charges follow a military and security forces rescue operation that freed 44 hostages from three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area.

The Nigerian government has suspended a plan to review the fees for WAEC and NECO examinations. The ministry had previously directed the examination bodies to set a uniform SSCE fee of N50,000 per candidate.

The Nigerian government announced that a group of students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Oyo state have been rescued. The rescue was confirmed by the government, though details remain unspecified.

Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state have been rescued, according to the government. Over 40 people were abducted, one teacher was killed, eight militants were arrested, and an unspecified number of militants were killed. President Bola Tinubu stated the operation ended a 50+ day siege.

Nigerian lawmakers urged the government to summon the South African envoy over the killing of Nigerian citizens. They rejected proposals to suspend diplomatic relations with Pretoria.

Nigerian lawmakers have requested the government to stop rehabilitating repentant terrorists, arguing that the policy weakens efforts to address insecurity and encourages criminal behavior.

A Nigerian police investigation report reveals that officials who signed letters enabling Mr. Adeyemi to infiltrate high levels of government have not been questioned. The scandal involves 12 officials and agencies under scrutiny.

A police investigation report reveals that individuals who signed letters enabling Mr. Adeyemi to infiltrate the Nigerian government have not been questioned, implicating 12 officials and agencies in the Fake Agency Scandal.

The Nigerian government is launching a platform to automate school census and make education data public. Over 32 million students are enrolled on the DNEMIS portal, according to Adebayo Onigbanjo, the National Project Coordinator for the Special Programmes Operations and Implementation Unit in the Office of the Minister of Education.

The Nigerian government in Abuja is seeking financial advisers for a planned Eurobond offering. The move aims to secure international funding through debt instruments.

The Nigerian government has summoned the new Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) vice-chancellor for appointing 24 aides shortly after assuming office. The aides include roles such as coordinator of the office of the vice-chancellor, executive assistant, and special assistants for protocol, projects, communication, and student support services.

The ECOWAS Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by SERAP against the Nigerian government, which had alleged that the government's persistent borrowing led to unsustainable public debt, hindering the provision of essential public services.

The Nigerian government welcomed US sanctions on a Lagos-based BDC operator and firms, adding them to its sanctions list following intelligence gathering, financial investigations, and inter-agency assessments. The move targets terrorism financing.

The Nigerian government has disbursed N13 billion in interest-free loans to 7,450 tertiary institution workers, allowing access to up to N10 million per individual for transportation, healthcare, and small-scale business ventures. The loans are capped at 33.3% of the workers' gross annual salaries.

The Nigerian government secured fertiliser supplies for the 2026 wet farming season through an early procurement strategy, mitigating the impact of renewed Middle East geopolitical tensions on global markets.

The Nigerian government has denied reports that it is scrapping NBAIS, stating the claim is false, misleading, and unfounded.

The Nigerian government arraigned five men for terrorism and attempted supply of smuggled arms to Boko Haram. The weapons, allegedly smuggled from Niger Republic, were intended for a Boko Haram member in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The Nigerian government has declared Friday a public holiday for Democracy Day, reaffirming its commitment to democratic ideals, rule of law, transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.

The Nigerian government has introduced guidelines to prevent the abuse of honorary doctorates by implementing stricter eligibility criteria for universities, limiting the number of awards, and prohibiting recipients from using the 'Dr' title. The measures were approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

The Nigerian government and partners are training NAPTIP, Civil Defence, and other agencies on prosecuting gender-based violence (GBV) in schools to improve access to justice for child survivors. The initiative addresses rising concerns over violence, exploitation, and harassment in educational settings.

The Nigerian Government plans to convert police stations into digital connectivity hubs as part of Project BRIDGE. This initiative aims to establish police stations as points of presence on the network nationwide, according to Mr. Tijani.

A group has called on the Nigerian government, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders to address the country's escalating security crisis. The group highlighted 'increasing threats to the Nigerian Nation' and aims to share its concerns with citizens.

Nigeria has arrested a former minister who was hiding after being sentenced to 75 years in jail for corruption. The former power minister was convicted earlier this month. The arrest marks a significant step in Nigeria's fight against corruption.

Gunmen abducted 39 students and 7 teachers in attacks on Nigeria schools, targeting a secondary school and two primary schools, kidnapping children aged between two and 16. The attacks resulted in a significant number of hostages. The incident occurred in Nigeria.

US forces killed ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation with Nigeria in the Lake Chad Basin. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, head of US Africa Command, testified to Congress about concerns that a 75% force reduction over the past decade has compromised America's ability to counter terrorism threats across Africa's Sahel region.