Years ago, a young Hausa/Fulani boy named Ahmad Isah arrived Dutse with little more than hope and a determination to learn the Qur’an. Life was not easy. To survive, Isah ran errands for neighbours and worked in people.. The post From Almajiri to graduate: Inspiring journey of Ahmad Isah appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

When the German-language Jewish writer Franz Kafka directs his narrative genius at the civil service - after spending a princely part of his working life in it The post Tunji Olaopa and the reimagined bureaucracy  appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,478 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,475 per dollar on Tuesday. But the naira appreciated to N1,451 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,451 […] The post Naira depreciates to N1,478/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has urged residents of the state to prioritise vigilance and responsible behaviour during the Yuletide season, as social activities and travel peak across the state. The post Lagos agency calls for vigilance, responsibility during Yuletide appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

President John Mahama has renewed Africa’s demand for reparative justice, insisting that the continent has reached a point where forgetting the past is no longer an option.

“The President has no powers, the executive has no powers to suspend it, that is the first point. The second point is that there are four tax laws, two commenced immediately. The post Gazette furore: Tinubu can’t stop tax law, says Oyedele; lawyers disagree appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Fafunwa Educational Foundation (FEF) has expressed concerns over the Federal Government’s decision to reverse the policy mandating the use of mother tongues as the primary language of instruction in early basic education. The post Fafunwa Foundation faults reversal of mother tongue policy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Idowu Olayinka, has lamented that Nigerian lecturers are among the lowest-paid in Africa, warning that poor remuneration will continue to fuel recurring industrial actions in the country’s public universities. The post Nigerian lecturers among least paid in Africa, says ex-VC appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

LAGOS – President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Christians at Christmas, restating his commitment to religious freedom and protection of people of different faiths from violence. Tinubu in his Christmas message… The post Tinubu Reassures Nigerians Of Security, Religious Freedom appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS – As thousands of holiday-makers hit the highways for Christmas and New Year reunions, many Nigerians are voicing concern over soaring inter-state travel costs, especially by road – even… The post Nigerians Feel The Strain Of Rising Travel Costs By Road appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Federal Government has trained scientists drawn from key research institutions across the country on mRNA technology for malaria vaccines, as part of efforts to boost local production of critical vaccines in Nigeria. The post Govt trains scientists on mRNA technology appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has expressed deep concern over worsening insecurity, rising cost of living, and chronic underfunding of Nigeria’s polytechnic system.. The post ASUP raises concern over funding gaps, academic qualification dichotomy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

CHIDI UGWU The Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources on Wednesday kick stated its journey to paperless era with the unveiling of Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), billed as the “golden… The post Petroleum Ministry Launches ECMS, Ushering In Paperless Civil Service Era appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ABUJA – Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend the implemen­tation of the disputed Tax Reform Acts scheduled to take effect in Jan­uary, amid… The post Ndume Urges Suspension Of Tax Laws Over Alteration Claims appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Weekend's reshuffle of top directors within the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may not be unconnected with the allegations of inefficiency and compromised oversight in the agency's Directorate of Airworthiness Standards (DAWS). The post NCAA directors reshuffled over alleged in efficiency in air worthiness unit appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Celebrated playwright, academic and poet, Professor Osonye Tess Onwueme, has canvassed increased investment in Nigeria’s education sector, stressing that knowledge remains the most critical foundation for sustainable national development.  The post Onwueme canvasses increased investment in education sector appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed a terrorist attack on its personnel stationed at the Wawa area of Borgu Local Council of Niger. The post NSCDC confirms terrorist attack on outpost in Niger appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

…Says Tinubu Lacks Power To Suspend Tax Laws LAGOS – The presidency has urged Nige­rians to wait for investigation of the National Assembly concern­ing allegation of alteration of the harmonised… The post Tax Laws Alterations: Let’s Wait For Outcome Of NASS Probe — Presidency appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended Christmas goodwill to Nigerians, urging cit­izens to draw inspiration from the values symbolised by the birth of Jesus Christ as a… The post Christmas: PDP Calls For Values-Driven Politics, National Rebirth appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

President John Mahama has rebuked racist language used against African countries, declaring that the continent and its people no longer have the luxury of silence or forgetting when described with words such as “garbage,” “filth,” and “shitholes.”

ABUJA – As celebrations light up homes and churches across the country, Senator David Mark has remind­ed Nigerians that Christmas is not only a season of joy, but also a… The post David Mark Urges Sober Reflection In Face Of Mounting Challenges appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has said the nation owes the troops on the frontline an immeasurable debt of gratitude. The CDs said Nigerians are grateful The post CDS to troops: Nigeria is grateful to you appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Concerned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders have begun moves to broker peace between the two factions of the party. The peace move is said to be in accordance with the The post PDP may set up joint caretaker committee appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N723,454,988,670.00. The Nation recalls that last month, Governor Ademola Adeleke submitted the 2026 Appropriation Bill, named: ‘The The post Osun House of Assembly passes N723 billion 2026 Budget appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has formally begun the transition to a fully digitised records and administrative system. It assured the nation that The post Akume assures civil service of full digitisation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A former Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations (UN), Chief Arthur Christopher Mbanefo, has died. He was 95. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday expressed deep condolences to the The post Ex-UN envoy Arthur Mbanefo dies at 95 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria has reached a significant global milestone in natural medicine governance. This followed the appointment of the Director-General of the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA), Prof. Martins Emeje, as The post Emeje to chair global traditional medicine body appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA – President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has described the outgoing year and life in general as being very chal­lenging and totally unbearable for most Nigerians.… The post Life Has Been Challenging, Unbearable In Nigeria — Labour appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

As Nigerians join the rest of the world in celebrating Christmas today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to the protection of all faiths in an atmosphere of The post We will continue to promote religious tolerance, says Tinubu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote must appear personally to adopt his corruption allegation petition, the  Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has indicated. The business mogul filed The post ICPC: Dangote must testify in person appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio yesterday urged Nigerians to promote peace, love and unity during the Christmas season. In his Christmas message, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, The post Leaders admonish Christians on significance of Christmas appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Farouk Aliyu, has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve its internal wrangling or merge with the All Democratic Congress The post APC chieftain to PDP: resolve your differences or merge with ADC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Sanctions await any Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) that fail to prepare and render its statement of accounts to the treasury on or before December 31, the Federal Government warned The post Fed Govt to MDAs: no statement of accounts, no funds in 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has described the  verbal attack on him by  Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as “a clear indication of panic and desperation.’’ Makinde had while briefing a The post Power Minister Adelabu slams Makinde appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A former member of the House of Representatives, Bimbo Daramola, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s renewed commitment to the welfare of military personnel and veterans in The post Ex-Rep member hails Tinubu for improved soldiers’ welfare appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi expresses satisfaction with his team’s performance in their 2-1 AFCON defeat against Nigeria, praising their tactical play. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-played-better-against-nigeria-says-tanzania-coach/