Nigeria has integrated its electronic passport system into the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD), a move expected to speed up border clearance and improve the global recognition of Nigerian e-passports. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the milestone enables Nigerian e-passports to be seamlessly authenticated at border control points in countries that are members of the ICAO PKD. According to the NIS, the breakthrough followed the successful upload of all of Nigeria’s Country Signing Certificate Authorities (CSCAs) into the ICAO Public Key Directory during a ceremony held…
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The National Examinations Council (NECO) says candidates who sat for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) will receive their results by the first week of September, or earlier. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Education following the successful rollout of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format for the examination. Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, Minister of State for Education, described the conduct of the CBT examination as a major milestone in the government’s drive to improve examination integrity and digitise Nigeria’s education system. After monitoring the exercise in Abuja, the minister expressed…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed N2.55 trillion to the Federal Government, 36 states and the 774 local government councils for June 2026, following a sharp increase in federally collected revenue. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), gross federation revenue rose by 32.6 per cent month-on-month to N4.5 trillion, up from N3.39 trillion recorded in May. The distributable revenue comprised N1.809 trillion from statutory revenue and N740.724 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT). FAAC said the gross revenue of N4.5 trillion was reduced after deductions for collection…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of successful candidates in the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force, directing applicants to check their status on the official recruitment portal. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr. Torty Njoku Kalu, the Commission’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, the PSC said candidates who participated in the recently concluded written examination can begin checking their recruitment status from Thursday, July 16, 2026. Successful applicants will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process, which includes medical screening, documentation, and training. The Commission said the…
Broadcasters are being ordered to clean up their act. New guidelines released by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) aim to put an end to the sexualization of female athletes, urging TV crews to ditch intrusive, inappropriate camera angles during live sports coverage. Developed in direct collaboration with female athletes, the new “do’s and don’ts” checklist targets voyeuristic broadcasting habits. The guidelines explicitly ban low-angle shots from underneath competitors in events like the high jump and pole vault, and call for an end to unnecessary, lingering close-ups and slow-motion replays that serve no technical or storytelling purpose. British Olympic bronze medalist…
Stakeholders drawn from government, industry, international development organisations and the private sector have expressed strong support for the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) initiative to provide zero-rated access to educational platforms and digital learning content for students and learners across Nigeria. The endorsement was made during the first public consultation forum on the proposed framework titled “Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in Nigeria,” held by the Commission in Abuja on Tuesday. Participants described the initiative as a significant step towards promoting not only connectivity, but also equitable access to education and digital inclusion across the country. Stakeholders at the…
NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, has concluded the NESCAFÉ Next Level Promo, rewarding more than 41,000 consumers across the country through a nationwide campaign designed to celebrate consumer loyalty while supporting entrepreneurial ambition. Running from April to June 2026, the promotion invited consumers to purchase a promotional sachet of NESCAFÉ Original 3-in-1, uncover a unique code and enter for a chance to win airtime, cash prizes and entrepreneurial support. The promotion attracted over 240,000 entries and culminated in four Grand Winners receiving prizes to advance their entrepreneurial journeys. Reflecting the nationwide reach of the promotion, the four Grand Winners emerged…
To commemorate World Environment Day 2026, FBRA organised environmental education sessions for more than 250 secondary school students, conducted a recycling awareness campaign that reached over 1,000 residents, recovered more than three metric tonnes of recyclable waste from over 400 households through a community buyback programme in Igando, Lagos, and formally launched a new recyclables collection centre in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and West Africa ENRG. The activities attracted strong participation from government agencies, private sector organisations and non-governmental organisations, including NESREA, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, LAWMA, LASTMA, GIZ, FBRA…
Air Peace has confirmed that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft was severely damaged after a baggage conveyor belt vehicle operated by the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) collided with the aircraft’s engine at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 in Lagos. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 14, shortly after the aircraft completed Flight P47427 from Kano and passengers had safely disembarked. According to the airline, the impact caused extensive damage to the aircraft’s engine, rendering it unserviceable and forcing disruptions across its flight network. In a statement, Air Peace said the aircraft had been scheduled to operate several…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified sharply, with the death toll doubling in just over two weeks and confirmed infections exceeding 2,000, underscoring what the World Health Organisation (WHO) has described as its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak. Latest figures released on Tuesday by the DRC’s National Institute of Public Health show 754 confirmed deaths and 2,011 confirmed cases. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has now spread beyond its original epicentre in Ituri Province into two additional provinces. The surge comes as health authorities race to contain the virus while…