Author: Maimuna Bashir Isa

THE Federal Government has declared that effective electricity supply across Nigeria can no longer depend solely on centralised control from Abuja, urging the 36 states to immediately begin establishing and operating their own power firms to tackle the country’s persistent energy crisis. News Point Nigeria reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stated this position on Tuesday while speaking at the Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit in Lagos. Adelabu said decentralizing the power sector was the only sustainable solution to the decades-long electricity challenges that have crippled industries and left millions of Nigerians in darkness. Nigeria has struggled for years…

THE Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has hailed recent judicial decisions reinforcing consumer rights across the country, describing the judgments as a major boost for consumer protection and accountability in Nigeria’s marketplace. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Tunji Bello, commended the courts for delivering rulings that affirm the enforceability of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 and encourage consumers to seek lawful redress when their rights are violated. One of the landmark rulings…

THE Parents Association of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has issued a formal apology to the university’s faculty and staff following a disturbance that occurred at the entrance of an examination hall on October 24, 2025. In an official statement signed by the Association’s Chairman, Alhaji Mustapha Balarabes sent to News Point Nigeria, the body expressed deep regret over what it described as “unacceptable and condemnable behavior” by Bashir Hussain Adamu, an unregistered member of the association, and his student niece. According to the statement, the duo’s disruptive conduct at the exam hall entrance violated the university’s…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force “grey list” as a strategic victory for the nation’s economy and financial governance. The FATF, the global watchdog on money laundering and terrorist financing, announced Nigeria’s delisting at its October 2025 Plenary in Paris, France, on Friday. This followed the country’s full implementation of a 19-point action plan aimed at strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism framework. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga sent to News Point Nigeria, Tinubu said the development was “not just…

FOREIGN Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has said that Nigeria will no longer accept deportees from the United States, stating that the matter is no longer open for discussion in Nigeria-US relations. News Point Nigeria reports that Tuggar said this at a fireside chat during the Reuters Next Gulf Summit in Abu Dhabi. “That ship has sailed. We made our point, and I believe it’s no longer on the discussion table. We don’t see the need to take nationals from other countries under duress” he said. The minister revealed that Nigeria’s focus is on developing and training its own population and…

NIGERIA and South Africa have taken significant steps toward resolving longstanding visa restrictions and strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, defence, energy, and cultural exchange. News Point Nigeria reports that at a high-level Nigeria–South Africa Political Consultation Meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, officials from both nations agreed to simplify visa procedures for business people and fast-track the signing of new bilateral agreements aimed at deepening economic and diplomatic relations. The Nigerian delegation was led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, while the South African side was headed by Ms. Thandi Moraka of the Department…

THE Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy and Lens for Good Initiative are set to empower Nigerian creatives and promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage through a strategic partnership. Both parties which entered into a partnership on Monday at the Nest Gardens in Guzape agreed to collaborate on strengthening national identity through positive storytelling, catalysing economic growth in the creative sector, and fostering skill development through training, mentorship, and resource-sharing. Through this partnership, Nigerian creatives will gain access to digital resources, mentorship, and learning materials, as well as training and workshops in photography, filmmaking, digital storytelling, and content creation.…

POLICE authorities have defended the use of teargas on people who gathered for the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest around a major route in Abuja on Monday, arguing that the action was to prevent damage to critical infrastructure in the heart of the nation’s capital. The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today monitored by News Point Nigeria, on Monday, said the move was in line with a court order which restricted the protesters from converging around Aso Rock Villa, National Assembly, Force Headquarters, Court of Appeal, Eagle Square and Shehu Shagari Way. “You see, FCT is…

THE Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Anambra State Government to establish Renewed Hope Creative and Cultural Villages, preserving historic sites and promoting economic growth through tourism and job creation. News Point Nigeria reports that the partnership aims to restore historic sites, palaces, and monuments, while conserving their cultural significance, and strengthening local craftsmanship through skills development and resources for artisans. During her visit to Anambra state on Friday, Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa thanked the state governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR, and the people of Anambra for…

THE Nigerian Air Force says it would conduct its annual 10-kilometre Walk/Jog Exercise in Abuja as part of efforts to enhance the health, fitness and operational readiness of its personnel. The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja sent to News Point Nigeria. He said that the exercise underscored the importance of physical fitness to military efficiency and overall mission readiness. The exercise, he stated, would commence by 6:00 am and end by 8:00 am and will take place along the service lane between Karu Bridge and…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria is blessed with abundant solid mineral deposits and should not remain impoverished. News Point Nigeria reports that the President made the remarks on Wednesday at the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week held in Abuja. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Tinubu said, “Nigeria has no reason to be poor, given our abundant resources and talented people. “Our challenge is to harness these potentials to bring prosperity to all. Let us turn our minerals into miracles of development. ‘Minerals to Miracles’ must be our rallying cry.” Describing the…

NIGERIA’s headline inflation rate dropped to 18.02 per cent in September 2025, representing a significant 2.1 percentage point decrease from the 20.12 per cent recorded in August 2025. This is according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday sighted by News Point Nigeria. Data from the report indicate that the country has now recorded six consecutive months of declining inflation since April 2025. The decline comes after a series of statistical adjustments earlier this year, including a change in the base year and a reweighting of items in the…

THE Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), May Agbamuche, is meeting with Chairmen and Secretaries of political parties at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is part of a series of consultative engagement with stakeholders, scheduled by the commission ahead of the Anambra state governorship election in November this year. The meeting will provide opportunities for the commission and political parties to brainstorm over grey areas and perfect the preparations for the Anambra exercise. This is the first meeting with political parties that the acting INEC chairman is presiding over. More details shortly…

THE Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy resumed talks with the Qatari government, on Monday, to boost cultural exchange, arts, and tourism relations between the two countries. The Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who held a meeting with H.E. Dr Ali Ghamen Al-Hajri, the  Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria in Abuja, highlighted Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and potential partnerships with Qatar to promote mutual understanding and growth. She emphasised Nigeria’s diverse cultural history, showcasing its music, movie industry, and arts, and expressed interest in collaborating with Qatar to preserve and display Nigerian artefacts. “Our relationship with…

AT least 236 people have lost their lives and hundreds of thousands displaced as devastating floods swept through 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in what is now being described as one of Nigeria’s worst humanitarian crises in recent years. The grim figure was contained in the latest 2025 Flood Dashboard released by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) seen by News Point Nigeria, which paints a dire picture of the scale of destruction across the country. According to the report, 409,714 Nigerians have been affected across 117 Local Government Areas (LGAs), with massive destruction to homes, farmlands,…

THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria, beginning midnight, Monday, October 13, 2025. News Point Nigeria reports that the declaration was made by ASUU National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. According to Piwuna, the strike follows the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government on September 28, 2025, over unresolved issues concerning lecturers’ welfare, university funding, and the long-standing implementation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement. “Compatriots of the press, it goes…

BAYERO University, Kano (BUK), has once again proven its rising academic prestige as it emerged the third-best university in Nigeria in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its growing reputation as a beacon of excellence in northern Nigeria and beyond. News Point Nigeria reports that the University of Ibadan (UI) reclaimed its position as Nigeria’s best university, moving up from fourth place last year, while the University of Lagos (UNILAG) secured second place. BUK impressively ranked third, ahead of Covenant University and Landmark University, which came fourth and fifth respectively. According to the global ranking published…

THE Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has emphasized the importance of empowering Nigeria as a gateway country to the black global community, highlighting the UAE’s support in achieving this goal. The Minister made this known in Abuja on Wednesday when she met with the United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to Nigeria H.E. Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoub Al Shamsi, to discuss ways to strengthen tourism and cultural ties between the two countries. She congratulated Sheikha, the Secretary-General of the UN Tourism, on her historic appointment as the first female Secretary-General, noting that she is opening…

THE Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called on stakeholders to increase investment in the country’s creative sector. Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister Musawa emphasized the sector’s potential to drive inclusive growth, generate employment, and enhance global competitiveness. She said that recent statistics show that the creative economy in Nigeria currently contributes approximately 2.3% to the national GDP and employs over 4.2 million people across various sectors. Musawa highlighted the sector’s growth potential, citing the success of Nollywood, the Nigerian fashion industry, and the Afrobeats music genre.…

THE Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has inaugurated a working committee to unveil the Confederation of African Fashion (CAF), also known as Afroliganza. According to a statement by Nneka Ikem Anibeze, Ph.D, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister sent to News Point Nigeria, this initiative aims to revolutionize the African fashion industry by creating a unified platform for African countries to develop and implement policies that will propel the continent’s fashion industry to new heights. The Confederation’s primary objective is to increase Africa’s share of the global fashion market from 1.2% to a…