Nigeria's National Economic Council (NEC) has approved President Bola Tinubu's proposal for a comprehensive overhaul and modernization of training institutions for security agencies nationwide. A committee, chaired by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has been established to develop a blueprint within one month.
President Bola Tinubu officially swore in Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Abuja. Amupitan, a Professor of Law and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, succeeds Professor Mahmood Yakubu and is tasked with upholding the integrity of the nation's electoral process.
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service Establishment Bill, 2025, on October 21, 2025. This legislation aims to combat illegal mining, enhance regulatory oversight, and secure mining sites across the country, addressing significant economic losses and security threats.
The Nigerian Senate has unanimously approved a bill mandating life imprisonment for individuals convicted of child defilement, a significant increase from the previous five-year maximum sentence. The Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, also stiffens penalties for other sexual offenses, reflecting a national push to combat rising child abuse cases.
The Lagos State Government has released ₦1,006,057,173.45 in accrued pension rights to 463 retirees at the 111th Retirement Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony. This payout underscores the state's commitment to its pension obligations and the welfare of its former civil servants.
Reports detail escalating persecution of Christian communities in Nigeria, with thousands killed and churches attacked by extremist groups. Senator Ted Cruz seeks to label Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern' for religious freedom violations, while the Nigerian government and some analysts dispute claims of systematic targeting, asserting that insecurity affects all faiths.
Nigeria's NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, announced the nation's bold vision to become Africa's AI powerhouse at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai. The country boasts a 70% generative AI usage rate, significantly above the global average, underpinned by strategic initiatives and a focus on indigenous AI development.
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a nationwide flood alert, warning of imminent flooding in several states due to rising water levels in the River Niger and River Benue. Residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and relocate to higher ground.
Nigeria's government announced a landmark ₦1 trillion investment in its solid minerals sector at the 10th Nigeria Mining Week 2025. This historic commitment aims to diversify the economy, boost GDP contribution, and create jobs through extensive geological exploration and infrastructure development.
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has strongly refuted US allegations of Christian persecution, asserting that communal violence stems from resource pressures exacerbated by population growth and climate change. US lawmakers, including Senator Ted Cruz, are pushing for Nigeria's redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern, citing reports of thousands of Christian killings.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for significant investment in disaster preparedness and resilience mechanisms during the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in Abuja. The event, themed 'Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,' saw the unveiling of key national strategies aimed at shifting Nigeria from reactive crisis response to proactive prevention.
An immersive three-month exhibition, 'Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion,' has opened at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Running until December 28, 2025, the showcase celebrates the life, music, and activism of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with rare artifacts, installations, and a diverse cultural program, marking its African debut after a successful run in Paris.
More than 66,000 members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) have officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State, Nigeria. The mass defection, which took place at a rally in Dutse, was attended by high-ranking APC officials and is seen as a significant boost for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nigeria is set to host the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) from November 11-13, 2025, in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu will attend as the Special Guest of Honour. Organized by NiDCOM and NDSI, the summit aims to mobilize diaspora investment for national development, building on the N673 million in deals generated at the 2024 event.
Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a vital 2-1 win over Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on October 10, 2025. Goals from William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams propelled Nigeria, keeping their qualification aspirations alive after a hard-fought match.
Nigerian police have arrested twelve suspected armed robbers in connection with the murder of Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and security guard Barnabas Danlami. The incident occurred on September 29, 2025, during a robbery at Unique Apartment in Abuja. Suspects were apprehended through digital intelligence and confessed to the crime.
Nigeria's Federal Government, through the NUPRC, has warned international oil companies like Shell and Total that they risk losing export permits if they fail to meet domestic crude supply obligations to local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery. This move aims to bolster energy security and ensure feedstock for local processing.
Nigeria's Federal Government has intensified power sector reforms under President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. Initiatives include a ₦4 trillion debt clearance, cost-reflective tariffs, the Presidential Power Initiative, and the Light Up Nigeria Project, all aimed at delivering stable and reliable electricity to industrial clusters and households nationwide.
The Nigerian Senate is set to debate a motion titled 'Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions Regarding the Purported 'Christian Genocide' Narrative in Nigeria and International Communities'. Sponsored by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume and others, the motion aims to clarify that violence in Nigeria stems from complex socio-economic, ethnic, criminal, and terrorist factors, affecting citizens of all faiths, not solely Christians. The debate comes amid international scrutiny and calls for Nigeria's designation as a 'Country of Particular Concern' by some U.S. lawmakers.
The internal crisis within the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified with a faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike electing a parallel state executive committee led by Nosa Ogieva on October 5, 2025, in Benin City. This move, spearheaded by the Legacy Group and its leader Chief Dan Orbih, comes a week after a rival faction re-elected Tony Aziegbemi, further fragmenting the party ahead of future elections.
