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Nigeria’s data boom outpaces infrastructure

April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Tijani warns Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has said Nigeria’s data consumption has surged nearly 19-fold over the past decade, far outpacing investments in digital infrastructure, a development he identified as the root of persistent connectivity challenges across the country.Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Tijani said the Federal Government is now taking decisive... Read more

2026 Budget: NPA targets N1.489Trn revenue…Ready for Apapa, Tincan, other Ports mordanization

April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Abuja The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has disclosed that it has a proposed N1.489 trillion revenue target for the 2026 fiscal year which is N21 billion above N1.468trillion targeted and surpassed in 2025. This was disclosed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho while presenting the proposed 2026 budget of the agency and performance of... Read more

27 Reps defect as APC strengthens majority in House

April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

No fewer than 27 members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday announced a change in party affiliation, triggering a fresh realignment within the lower chamber, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerging the biggest beneficiary.Following the defections, the APC gained about 14 lawmakers, despite losing two members, bringing its total strength in the House to approximately 280. The Peoples... Read more

President Tinubu seeks N9 trillion naira adjustment to 2026 budget over legacy projects, new priorities

April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

President Ahmed Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve major adjustments to the 2026 budget, citing the need to clear outstanding obligations and fund key national projects.In a formal communication to the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu said the proposed changes aim to address unpaid capital commitments from previous budgets, introduce new strategic projects, and maintain... Read more

Niger Crisis

April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Niger Crisis: FG Evacuates 1,230 Nigerians The Federal Government has successfully evacuated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger, amid ongoing political instability and security concerns in the country, reaffirming its commitment to the protection and welfare of citizens abroad.In a press statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said... Read more

8 charcoal burners kidnapped in Plateau communityJOS

April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

No fewer than eight charcoal burners were kidnapped on Tuesday evening in Nyalun community, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.The incident occurred as the victims were returning home after processing charcoal on the outskirts of the community.Shapi’i Sambo, a youth leader in Wase, told journalists that the kidnappers initially abducted all 10 occupants of the vehicle... Read more

Plateau lawyers condemn Angwan Rukuba killings, call for urgent security overhaulJOS

April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Plateau Lawyers Bar Forum has condemned the killing of several residents in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the Sunday night attack as “dastardly and heartless.”In a statement issued Wednesday and jointly signed by its Chairman, Ledak Dafer, and Secretary, Niri Darong, the forum expressed deep sorrow over the March 29 incident, which left... Read more

Just In: Tinubu posts Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Dambazau, 62 others as ambassadors

March 6, 2026 Published by Standard Focus

President Bola Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and the United Nations, with former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode assigned to Germany and presidential aide Reno Omokri to Mexico. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who signed the statement announcing the postings on Friday, disclosed that 34... Read more

Tinubu Desptches 5-person Delegation to Attend Jesse Jackson’s Burial

March 5, 2026 (updated March 5, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Alex Okoro ABUJA - President Bola Tinubu has sent a five-person delegation to represent him and the country at the final burial rites of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the American civil rights leader, activist and former presidential candidate. Jackson passed away at age 84 on February 17, 2026, in Chicago. Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation,... Read more

FEC Approves Major Road Projects, Carter Bridge Demolition, Plans to Commission Four Per Zone by May 15

March 5, 2026 (updated March 5, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Alex Okoroa The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved several major road and bridge projects across the country, including the reconstruction of key highways and the redesign of Carter Bridge in Lagos. The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, who disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at... Read more

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