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   The escalating insecurity in Nigeria , particularly the audacious activities of bandit groups across the northern states , has taken a new, concerning dimension with revelations from Bosun Tijani , Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. In a recent interview, Minister Tijani disclosed that these criminal elements are employing " a special kind of technology " to evade traditional surveillance methods, making calls by bouncing signals off multiple cellular towers and operating in underserved communication zones.  This revelation casts a stark light on the sophisticated capabilities of these non-state actors. It underscores the urgent need for a robust upgrade of Nigeria's telecommunications infrastructure and advanced intelligence capabilities to counter the evolving threat landscape. The Federal Government's simultaneous launch of an AI strategy , while forward-looking for economic growth, must now be critically aligned with immediate securi...

  The Police Service Commission (PSC), in a crucial collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has officially opened its doors for the enlistment of Police Constables and Specialist personnel , marking a significant stride in addressing Nigeria's persistent internal security challenges . This recruitment drive, slated to run from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026, directly responds to President Bola Tinubu 's directive for the injection of 50,000 new officers into the NPF. This ambitious expansion underscores a renewed national commitment to bolstering manpower and enhancing the force's capacity to effectively combat the rising tide of crime and insecurity across the country. Read the full guide  A Legacy of Reform: Contextualizing Police Manpower Needs The current recruitment initiative is not an isolated event but rather a critical continuation of ongoing efforts to reform and expand Nigeria’s primary law enforcement agency. For decades, the Nigerian Police F...

The sudden collapse and subsequent hospitalization of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo , the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State , on Thursday afternoon, December 11, 2025 , has sent ripples through the state's political landscape, igniting concerns not only for his well-being but also for the stability of the nascent administration. While the immediate focus remains on assessing the Deputy Governor's health, this incident invariably casts a long shadow, prompting urgent questions about the underlying pressures within the state's governance structure, particularly in the wake of significant recent political realignments . The PUNCH Online report, which brought this critical development to light, underscores the seriousness of the situation, with sources describing Ewhrudjakpor's condition as critical. His reported transfer to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa , for urgent medical attention signifies the gravity of the incident. This health emergency arrives at a particularl...

  The recent detention and subsequent release of 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel and their C-130 aircraft in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso , has cast a stark spotlight on the escalating geopolitical tensions and fragile democratic landscape within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This "unauthorised" emergency landing, termed an "unfriendly act" by the breakaway Association of Sahel States (AES), has become a flashpoint, intertwining with a failed coup attempt in Benin and Nigeria's subsequent military intervention .  The incident underscores a critical juncture for ECOWAS, forcing a renewed introspection on its collective security, democratic principles, and regional cohesion in the face of a rising tide of unconstitutional governmental changes . The quick resolution of the personnel's release, while a diplomatic positive, does not diminish the gravity of the underlying regional vulnerabilities exposed. Explore this topic . A Region ...

  The political landscape of Rivers State has been irrevocably altered following Governor Siminalayi Fubara 's defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This high-stakes move, announced just hours after a crucial closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja , underscores a strategic realignment of power and loyalty within one of Nigeria 's most politically volatile states. Fubara’s declaration that he would have been an "ex-governor" without President Tinubu’s intervention illuminates the profound influence of the presidency in resolving local political impasses and shaping party allegiances, ultimately confirming the president's role as the paramount arbiter in the intricate web of Nigerian politics . Background to a High-Stakes Defection The genesis of this dramatic shift lies in a protracted and acrimonious feud between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike , now the Minister of t...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ushered in a pivotal era for the nation's retail foreign exchange market , issuing final operating licenses to 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) under its revamped 2024 Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines . This significant move, effective November 27, 2025 , represents a decisive step towards instilling transparency, stability, and much-needed resilience in a sector long plagued by volatility and illicit practices. By drastically elevating capital requirements and streamlining oversight, the apex bank aims to dismantle informal structures and foster a more robust and accountable forex ecosystem . This strategic re-licensing initiative is poised to fundamentally reshape how retail forex operations are conducted in Nigeria, promising a more structured and predictable market environment for businesses and individuals alike. Read more A History of Flux: Navigating Nigeria's Forex Landscape Nigeria’s foreign exchange market has historically been c...

  Nigeria has embarked on its most ambitious public finance reform in over a decade, launching a unified revenue platform designed to centralise and digitalise the collection, monitoring, and reconciliation of federal funds. This sweeping overhaul, anchored by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) through a series of circulars issued between November 24 and 27, marks a decisive pivot towards cashless transactions , automated audit trails , and real-time visibility of federal revenue . With January 1, 2026 , set as the mandatory go-live date for digital receipts, this initiative, championed by Minister of Finance Wale Edun , aims to seal revenue leakages, combat corruption, and stabilise the nation's often-volatile public finances. Read more This paradigm shift, spearheaded by the new Revenue Optimisation Platform (RevOp), promises to reshape Nigeria's economic governance landscape by integrating key financial infrastructure, including the Treasury Sin...