Author: Standard Focus

By Rosemary Nwankpa, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to secure greater representation for Nigerians within the African Union (AU) system, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, urging increased appointments of qualified Nigerians into key positions across the continental body. Odumegwu-Ojukwu made the appeal during a bilateral meeting with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission... Read more

By Ruth Chris, Abuja Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Nigeria's housing sector, warning that soaring rents and exploitative tenancy practices are pushing millions of Nigerians deeper into hardship. In an open letter dated July 27, 2026, and addressed to the President, Adeyanju said the worsening housing crisis,... Read more

By Clement John, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released the final list of successful candidates for the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise into the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II), marking the commencement of the next phase of the recruitment process. In a statement issued on Monday, the Service advised all applicants to visit its official website... Read more

No fewer than 30 persons are feared to have been killed in a deadly overnight attack on Chawai community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, with many residents fleeing their homes amid fears of renewed violence. The latest attack, which reportedly lasted for several hours on Sunday night, has sparked widespread condemnation, with former Vice President and African... Read more

By Juliet Usman , Abuja The Federal Government has expressed confidence that Nigeria will successfully pass the 2026 validation exercise of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), saying sustained reforms in transparency, accountability and governance have strengthened the country's standing in the global extractive sector. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the National Stakeholders Working... Read more

By Rosemary Nwankpa, Abuja Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has declared that President Bola Tinubu's chances of securing a second term in the 2027 presidential election will rest on his administration's performance rather than campaign promises, citing what he described as the positive impact of ongoing economic reforms. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, Alausa said the President's... Read more

By Halima Abubakar, Abuja The House of Representatives on Monday commenced legislative action to strengthen Nigeria's commercial and trade framework, holding a public hearing on 13 commerce-related bills, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Domestication Bill, aimed at positioning the country to maximise opportunities under Africa's single market. The public hearing, organised by the House Committee on Commerce... Read more

By Halima Abubakar Abuja Fresh revelations emerged on Monday at the House of Representatives investigative hearing into the alleged operation of a fake presidential agency, as lawmakers uncovered how a letter purportedly originating from the State House was allegedly used to secure official government recognition for the controversial Presidential Economic Advisory Council. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, told... Read more