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    EU Allocates €235m to Address Humanitarian Crises in West, Central Africa

    April 23, 2026 (updated April 23, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Sarah Mattew , Abuja The European Commission has announced a €235 million humanitarian aid package to assist vulnerable populations across West and Central Africa, including Nigeria, amid escalating conflicts, food insecurity, and mass displacement. In a statement issued by the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS and signed by its Press and Information Officer, Modestus Chukwulaka, the Commission said... Read more

    Category: News

    Edun, Dangiwa Resigned Voluntarily, Not Sacked — Presidency

    April 23, 2026 (updated April 23, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By ABUJA — The Presidency on Wednesday clarified that former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, were not removed from office but resigned voluntarily. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was explained... Read more

    Category: News

    NASU Rejects 30% Allowance Offer, Demands Parity, Threatens Nationwide Strike

    April 23, 2026 (updated April 23, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adams Samuel The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed 30 per cent allowance increase for non-teaching staff, insisting on parity with the 40 per cent approved for academic staff and warning of a possible nationwide shutdown of tertiary institutions. The union stated its position at the opening of the University... Read more

    Category: News

    ASUU Flags Welfare Crisis in Sokoto Varsities, Seeks Urgent Government Action

    April 23, 2026 (updated April 23, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adamu Kabiru SOKOTO — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branches at Sokoto State University and Shehu Shagari University of Education have called on the Sokoto State Government to urgently address lingering welfare and administrative issues affecting lecturers in the state-owned institutions. At a joint press conference on Wednesday, the union warned that continued neglect of its demands... Read more

    Category: Education, News

    NCDC Confirms Isolated COVID-19 Case in Cross River, Urges Calm

    April 23, 2026 (updated April 23, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adebayo Samson The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a single case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, assuring Nigerians that there is no cause for concern as the situation remains under control. In a statement issued by its Director-General, Jide Idris, the agency said the infected individual has been isolated and is receiving treatment... Read more

    Category: Health, News

    FG Inaugurates New CAC Board to Drive Investment, Improve Business Climate

    April 23, 2026 (updated April 23, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By James Akinlade ABUJA — The Federal Government has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), signalling renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s business environment and attract greater investment inflows. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Jumoke Oduwole, described the CAC as a critical institution within... Read more

    Category: News

    Adelabu Resigns as Power Minister to Contest Oyo Governorship Election

    April 23, 2026 (updated April 23, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By James Akinlade The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from his position, bringing to a close a tenure marked by key reforms and marginal improvements in Nigeria’s electricity sector. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his exit will take effect from April 30, 2026, as he... Read more

    Category: News

    Massive Fire Outbreak Devastates Onion Farmers in Sokoto, Over ₦56m Produce Destroyed

    April 20, 2026 (updated April 20, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Abdulahi Kabiru SOKOTO: A devastating fire outbreak has dealt a heavy blow to onion farmers in Kojiyo community of Goronyo Local Government Area, Sokoto State, destroying no fewer than 2,275 bags of onions valued at about ₦56.8 million and plunging dozens of rural households into economic distress. The incident, which ravaged about 65 traditional onion storage huts, occurred on... Read more

    Category: News

    FG Cracks Down on Fake Ambassadors, Warns Offenders Face Prosecution

    April 17, 2026 (updated April 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Sarah Mattew ABUJA- The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to Nigerians falsely parading themselves as ambassadors, declaring that the prestigious title is neither for sale nor subject to private conferment, and that offenders will face prosecution. The warning comes amid ongoing preparations for the deployment of a new batch of Nigerian envoys, following significant progress in securing... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert, News

    Reps approve N248.6bn debt relief, 10-Year restructuring plan for Kano, Jos, Ikeja DisCos

    April 17, 2026 (updated April 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has approved a comprehensive financial relief package and a 10-year debt restructuring plan for the Kano, Jos, and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), in a move aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s power sector. The resolution covers accrued interest of N128.57 billion on debts incurred between 2015 and September 2025,... Read more

    Category: News

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