ADC Demands INEC Clarify “Implausible” PVC Pre-Registration Figures, Question South West…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explain what it described as “statistically implausible” pre-registration figures in its first-week report on Continuous Voter…
Nigeria Immigration Service Raises Standard Passport Fees from September
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward review of Nigerian Standard Passport fees, which will take effect on 1 September 2025.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from a press release issued by the Service that the new…
Tinubu Returns from Japan and Brazil with Pledges of Technology, Food Security, and Global…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Thursday after high-level visits to Japan and Brazil, during which he secured new partnerships, economic commitments, and pledges of cooperation in technology, food security, and investment.…
Jigawa Approves Digital Economy Drive, Roads and Water Projects
By Zulkifl A Dagu
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved major policy and infrastructure initiatives, including a roadmap for digital economy and e-governance.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from the council’s resolution of 25…
Governor Namadi Celebrates Jigawa at 34, Vows ‘Greater Jigawa’
Governor Malam Umar Namadi has expressed gratitude to Allah and the people of Jigawa as the state marks its 34th anniversary since creation from old Kano State in 1991.
In a statewide broadcast on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, Namadi…
Jigawa OGP Retreat Charts New Action Plan
The Jigawa State Open Government Partnership (OGP) has concluded a two-day retreat in Kaduna, aimed at reviewing achievements under the State Action Plan II (SAP II) and drafting a new action plan.
The retreat, held at Bafra…
African Defence Chiefs Meet in Abuja to Tackle Security Threats
By Saifuddin Lawan Madachi
Top military chiefs from across Africa are meeting in Abuja to discuss the continent’s growing security challenges.
The three-day summit, which began on Monday, 25 August 2025, is the first of its kind and…
NUJ Hails Jigawa at 34, Commends Namadi’s Leadership
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, has congratulated the government and people of the state on the 34th anniversary of its creation.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from a statement signed by the Acting Secretary of…
NECO Opens Applications for Computer-Based Exam Centres
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that it will fully migrate from the traditional Pen and Paper Test (PPT) to Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) beginning with the November/December 2025 Senior School Certificate…
Nigeria Imposes Six-Month Ban on Raw Shea Nut Exports
President Bola Tinubu has approved a six-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts to curb informal trade, boost local processing, and strengthen the country’s shea industry.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered that the ban takes…