Police in Anambra State have launched investigations after separate violent incidents left multiple casualties, with early indications pointing to organised criminal or cult-linked elements in at least one location.
Security sweeps were reportedly intensified to prevent reprisals and restore public confidence.
Source:Punch, 2025-12-08
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has urged governments to deploy modern surveillance technology and strengthen campus perimeter security in response to rising school abduction concerns.
The union says technology-backed safety is essential to protect staff and students and sustain learning stability.
Source : The Nation, 2025-12-08
The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted final operating licences to 82 Bureaux De Change under updated regulatory guidelines, warning the public to transact only with authorised operators.
The move is part of broader FX-market reforms aimed at tightening compliance and reducing parallel-market abuses.
Source:The Nation, 2025-12-08
Nigeria’s power sector reportedly recorded a 450MW restoration to the national supply, offering temporary relief amid persistent outages.
The improvement underscores the need for deeper investment in grid resilience, gas supply stability and distribution efficiency.
Source: Punch, 2025-12-08
Reports indicate that a large portion of 2025 capital projects may spill into 2026, intensifying debate over implementation bottlenecks and annual budget realism.
Stakeholders are likely to call for clearer prioritisation and tighter execution timelines to prevent mounting project backlogs.
2025-12-09
Punch
2025-12-09
The ICPC says it is monitoring 760 road projects across Nigeria to determine status, curb abandonment and strengthen accountability in capital-project delivery.
The move signals tougher scrutiny of contract performance and value-for-money outcomes in public infrastructure.
Source: Punch2025-12-08
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approved a 13th-month salary bonus for 2025 and authorised payment of some outstanding arrears for LAUTECH Teaching Hospital staff.
The move continues the administration’s worker-welfare messaging amid broader cost-of-living pressures.
Source: Punch 2025-12-08
Kano State’s government mobilised 4,444 Qur’anic reciters in a faith-based initiative aimed at reinforcing community resolve against insecurity. The event reflects the state’s blending of spiritual and civic approaches to public anxiety.
Officials may hope the mobilisation complements conventional security efforts and fosters social cohesion during a tense period.
2025-12-09
Punch
2025-12-09
Ekiti State is reportedly set to inaugurate commissioners and special advisers, indicating a governance refresh aimed at sharpening policy delivery.
Observers will watch portfolio distribution and political balance to gauge the administration’s priorities going into 2026.
2025-12-09
The Nation
2025-12-09