World Bank Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Child Development Crisis, Cites Long-Term Economic Threat
The Case for Early Childhood Development,” which notes that early childhood, particularly from pregnancy to age five is critical, and that investments during this period generate lasting benefits including better education outcomes, higher earnings, lower health costs, and stronger social cohesion.
ECOWAS Opens 2026 Recruitment Exercise, Invites Applications from Member States
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced its 2026 recruitment exercise, throwing open applications for dozens of positions across its key institutions to qualified citizens of member states, including Nigeria.
Dangote Refinery Reverses Petrol Price Back to ₦1,200 Per Litre After Short-Lived Hike
The adjustment represents a ₦75 drop from the previous ₦1,275 per litre, which had been introduced just days earlier in response to rising crude costs and supply concerns in the global market.
Gov. Okpebholo Urges Edo Youths to Enlist in Nigerian Army
He advised interested applicants to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal for full details on eligibility, requirements and application procedures, and to ensure all necessary documents are complete before presenting themselves at designated sensitisation centres.
ASUU UNIJOS Begins Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid March 2026 Salaries
The branch chairperson, Professor Jurbe Molwus, directed all members to immediately abstain from lectures, examinations, and statutory meetings. According to Channels Television, he said ”We are on strike, and we are not going to work until we are paid,” Molwus stated.
Nigerian Govt Begins Mass Terrorist Trial at Federal High Court in Abuja
Thirteen courtrooms at the headquarters of the Federal High Court in Abuja were busy with terrorism cases on Tuesday morning, with the trial presided over by several judges including Justice Binta Nyako, Justice Emeka Nwite, Justice Musa Liman, and Justice Akpan Ekerete.
Wike’s N51 billion Bus Terminal Torn Down By Rainstorm Few Months After Inauguration
Just days ago, according to Daily Trust, Wike disclosed that President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council had approved the management of both the Kugbo and Mabushi bus terminals under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement, and said operations would commence within one to three weeks.
Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Arrears, Scrapped Allowance
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) declared a total and comprehensive industrial action beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, following an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held virtually on Saturday. The decision was announced in a statement signed by NARD’s Secretary General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim.
NGE, SERAP, NUJ Demand Probe as Wike’s ‘Shoot’ Remark Sparks Outrage
NGE President Eze Anaba, General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh, and SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, urged the Tinubu government to urgently take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of Okinbaloye and other journalists facing threats solely for carrying out their legitimate journalistic work.
Nigeria Earned N161 Trillion in 15 Years as Tax Revenue Overtakes Oil
Nigeria generated a total of N161.1 trillion in revenue over the 15 years from 2010 to 2024, with a landmark shift now confirmed that tax income has overtaken oil as the country’s primary revenue source, according to a new research report.