Iranian officials have warned of a “crushing response” following a reported joint Israel-U.S. strike, as defense sources assess a high likelihood of imminent missile retaliation.
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.07 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by stronger services, agriculture and improved oil output, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Via PREMIUM TIMES: Contrary to the official narrative that ex-police chief Kayode Egbetokun resigned for family reasons, sources in the
Lagos State plans to spend billions on lawmakers’ welfare, including N4.2 billion for Deputy Governor’s office furniture and N55.4 billion on Assembly residential quarters, amid limited allocation for community projects.
The Presidency has advised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to reconsider his presidential ambitions and consider retiring from politics following Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s defection to the APC.
The Federal Government is in advanced talks with Chinese investors to revive Ajaokuta Steel Company through a $2 billion investment plan aimed at boosting output to 10 million metric tonnes and generating $15 billion in annual exports to China.
Cement prices have surged to between N10,500 and N11,000 per bag across several states, leaving consumers and builders grappling with rising construction costs.
INEC has rescheduled the 2027 general elections, fixing January 16, 2027, for presidential and national assembly polls and February 6, 2027, for governorship and state assembly elections following the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026.
Nigeria ranked 62nd out of 64 countries in the 2025 AI Adoption Index, with infrastructure and access gaps cited as key barriers despite rapid year-on-year growth.
The National Universities Commission has issued new guidelines to regulate the conferment and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria, citing growing concerns over indiscriminate awards and misuse within the university system.
