The Federal Government has issued a fresh N728.98 billion bond to settle verified legacy debts owed to 11 electricity generation companies (GenCos). The Series 2 bond is part of the government’s N4 trillion Power Sector Multi-Instrument Issuance Programme. It comprises N402 billion in cash bonds raised from the domestic capital market and N326.98 billion in non-cash bonds allocated to participating GenCos. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, […]

The North-East Development Commission has commenced a strategic summit in Maiduguri, Borno State, aimed at strengthening collaboration and improving service delivery across the region. The 2026 Excellence Forum brought together staff from the six North-East states of Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe and Taraba. The Managing Director of the NEDC, Mohammed Goni, said the forum would focus on quality, accountability, integrity, problem-solving and improved service delivery. Goni said the commission’s […]

The Sokoto State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa Jumu’at Mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis following an alleged attack on the cleric after Friday prayers. The government also ordered a full investigation into the attack and the subsequent killing of the suspected assailant. It said the mosque would remain closed as the scene of the incident to allow security agencies conduct their […]

The Nigeria Police Force has heightened security around schools, NYSC orientation camps, places of worship and other vulnerable locations following intelligence about planned terrorist attacks across the country. Police intelligence indicated increased mobilisation of terrorist elements and surveillance of potential targets, with the threats coming as the 2026/2027 academic session resumes. The police also reported the movement of armed elements from Katsina through Kaduna towards Plateau State and said suspected […]