Author: Amina Ibrahim

THE Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Saturday, declared its full operational readiness for timely and effective response to emergencies during the Yuletide season and beyond. A statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the Agency declared the emergency response lines when its Director General, Zubaida Umar, led staff on a fitness exercise in Abuja. The exercise, which featured a route walk of about five kilometres, was aimed at promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and preparedness among staff in line with the Agency’s mandate as a frontline emergency coordination agency. Speaking at the end of the exercise,…

THE Federal Government has outlined fresh measures aimed at addressing fraudulent phone calls and tracking criminal activities through Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure, as insecurity linked to mobile communication continues to generate public concern. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this while speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired on Friday monitored by News Point Nigeria. According to the minister, the challenge of criminal communication is “far more technical” than it is often portrayed, noting that criminals have continued to adapt their methods despite government interventions in the telecom sector. The telecom sector has…

THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revised its cash withdrawal rules, effective January 2026. News Point Nigeria reports that the newly revised rules end a previous special authorisation permitting individuals to withdraw ₦5 million and corporates ₦10 million once monthly. The apex bank explained that previous cash policies had been introduced over the years in response to evolving circumstances. However, with time, the need has arisen to streamline these provisions to reflect present-day realities. In a circular released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and signed by the Director of the Financial Policy & Regulation Department, Dr. Rita I. Sike,…

THE Senate has announced that it will on Wednesday screen the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence, describing the process as part of its ongoing response to the country’s security challenges. News Point Nigeria reports that the disclosure was made by the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, in a statement issued by his Directorate on Media and Public Affairs on Tuesday. There, he noted the importance of the screening to efforts aimed at ensuring internal peace and stability. Musa’s nomination follows the resignation of former Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed…

NIGERIA has moved to provide asylum and protection to Fernando Dias da Costa, Guinea-Bissau’s opposition presidential candidate, following reported threats to his life after last week’s military coup. The coup was announced by military officers on Wednesday, just days after Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election in which both incumbent President Umaro Embaló and his main challenger, da Costa, claimed victory before official results were released. Former President Goodluck Jonathan, who led ECOWAS observer team to the poll, questioned the genuineness of the coup, hinting that it was staged by President Embaló. Nigeria condemned the takeover and urged an immediate return to constitutional…

THE Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, in Kogi State, conferred an honorary doctorate degree on Dr. Usman Yahaya Kansila, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UYK Consortium, during its convocation ceremony. News Point Nigeria reports that speaking at the event, on Saturday, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, said the university’s Senate and Governing Council unanimously approved Kansila’snomination in recognition of his extensive contributions to the growth and development of the education sector in Kogi State and across Nigeria. According to him, Kansila’s recognition underscores the institution’s commitment to honouring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a statement warning the public to disregard a fake online aviation recruitment advertisement. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by Henry Agbebire, Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, the agency on Thursday, it said the advert claimed that Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel were being recruited through a link associated with the agency. It noted that no AVSEC recruitment was underway and that the public should not click on the link or provide any personal information to unknown sources. The authority urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, report suspicious messages…

FAMILIES on Saturday evacuated their children from the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Bwari, on the outskirts of Abuja, as security concerns in the area grew. News Point Nigeria reports that the scene outside the school gate was marked by anxious parents carrying luggage, assisting their children, and making arrangements to return home. Many students, some still in uniform, packed belongings into vehicles while others helped classmates gather their items. The federal government on Friday ordered the immediate shutdown of 47 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide, including FGGC Bwari. The directive was contained in a circular signed by the Director of…

NILE University of Nigeria, Abuja has conferred an honorary doctorate on former President Goodluck Jonathan. News Point Nigeria reports that the university said the honour reflects its commitment to acknowledging individuals whose work has had a meaningful and lasting impact on society. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the university’s 13th convocation, Vice‑Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Dilli Dogo, said the former president was chosen in recognition of his statesmanship, his contributions to strengthening democracy, and his efforts in promoting peace and good governance across Africa. Dogo noted that, “Jonathan’s leadership style and post‑presidency engagements have continued to inspire a…

A TOTAL of N2.094 trillion from the October 2025 Federation Account revenue has been shared among the Federal Government, the 36 States and the 774 local government councils. The allocation was confirmed at the November 2025 meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in Abuja. According to the FAAC communiqué sighted by News Point Nigeria, the N2.094 trillion distributable revenue consisted of N1.376 trillion statutory revenue, N670.303 billion Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, and N47.870 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL). Read Also: Alleged Christian genocide: U.S. statements emboldened violent groups in Nigeria, Fed Govt warns FAAC…

THE nation’s foreign reserve has risen to over $46 billion, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso. News Point Nigeria reports that Cardoso, who was represented by the Deputy Governor Economic Policy Directorate, Dr. Muhammad Abdullahi, disclosed this at the opening of the Monetary Policy Department’s 20th anniversary colloquium at the CBN headquarters in Abuja He said it was the first time the country had reached such a level since 2018, adding that the number could cover over 10 months of imports. According to the deputy governor, lending rates may decline in the coming…

NIGERIA’s telecommunications sector experienced one of its most dramatic shake-ups in recent history, as nearly 60 million phone lines were wiped from the national network in 2024 due to the strict enforcement of the National Identification Number–Subscriber Identity Module (NIN–SIM) policy, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). News Point Nigeria reports that the NCC’s 2024 Subscriber/Network Performance Report revealed that active voice subscriptions fell sharply from 224.7 million in 2023 to 164.9 million by December 2024, representing a 26.6% year-on-year decline. The regulator attributed the unprecedented drop to two major factors: The mass removal of SIM cards not linked…

THE National Bureau of Statistics has said that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has dropped to 16.05 per cent in October 2025. News Point Nigeria reports that the NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index and and Inflation report released on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. According to the report, the inflation rete fell from 18.02 per cent recorded in September. It added that on a month-on-month basis, headline inflation rose by 0.93 per cent in October. Data from the report indicate that the country has now recorded seven consecutive months of declining inflation since April 2025.…

THE Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday released the new voter registration figures totalling 2,316,232 nationwide, showing wide variation across the states, with Osun topping the list. News Point Nigeria reports that INEC reiterated in its notice that “registration is suspended in Anambra State until after the governorship election on 8th November 2025 in line with Section 9 (6) of the Electoral Act 2022,” leaving the state without figures in the latest update. INEC described the update as part of its ongoing effort to maintain transparency in the continuous voter registration process, stating that the figures represent “completed online and…

THE Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has apologised to the House of Representatives over the unruly behaviour of a senior Board official during an investigative hearing. News Point Nigeria reports that Oloyede rendered the apology when he appeared before the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies to submit documents earlier requested by lawmakers. It was his first engagement with the committee since the October incident that triggered outrage among members of the House. The controversy began when a JAMB Director, Mufutau Bello, who represented the Registrar at the previous hearing walked…

THE total number of active customers nationwide increased from 11.89 million in July to 11.96 million in August 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Released via its official X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram handles on Monday sighted by News point Nigeria, the Commission’s latest Metering Factsheet for July and August 2025, noted that the updated active consumers data spreads across all 11 electricity distribution companies in the country. “Out of these, 6.58 million customers were metered, resulting in a metering rate of 55.01%, up slightly from 54.71% in July. A total of 70,888 customers were newly metered…

THE Federal Government has condemned what it described as deliberate acts of sabotage targeting the ongoing Abuja–Kaduna–Kano road reconstruction project, warning communities and residents along the corridor to desist from destroying critical infrastructure. News Point Nigeria reports that Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, sounded the warning on Saturday during a site inspection tour of the major highway, one of Nigeria’s busiest roads and a key link between the North and the Federal Capital Territory. Despite the progress recorded on the project, Goronyo expressed concern that vandalism and improper use of completed sections could undermine years of investment and…

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has been named among the winners of The Street Journal’s prestigious “Super Ministers of the Year” award, in recognition of his sweeping reforms and high-impact diplomatic engagements since assuming office. In a statement released by the organisers sent to News Point Nigeria, Tuggar was praised for leaving “indelible imprints” on Nigeria’s foreign relations and for translating President Bola Tinubu’s foreign policy philosophy into measurable global achievements. Tuggar has championed the country’s 4D foreign policy doctrine, Democracy, Development, Diaspora, and Demography, which the organisers said has repositioned Nigeria on the global stage with:…

THE United States has arrested five fugitives including a Nigerian allegedly linked to a sprawling fraud network accused of defrauding thousands of victims of more than €300 million in Germany. News Point Nigeria reports that the arrests were carried out in the Central District of California at the request of the German government, which is now seeking their extradition. The suspects were detained by the U.S. Marshals Service and appeared in federal court on Wednesday. They were identified as Medhat Mourid of Woodland Hills; Andrew Garroni of Los Angeles; Guy Mizrachi of Agoura Hills; Ardeshir Akhavan of Irvine; and Tunde…

THE Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), with the presentation of cheques to beneficiaries at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). News point Nigeria reports that the Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed that the move would boost the welfare and productivity of the country’s tertiary education workforce. According to him, the TISSF is a direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s directive to enhance the living conditions of academic and non-academic staff in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. However, the minister revealed that over 33,000 applications were received nationwide for the maiden…