Nigeria’s Youth Minister, Ayodele Olawande, has clarified that the government has not yet approved Adire as the new uniform for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), following widespread public debate. His comments come hours after an interview on Channels Television led to reports...
Nigeria’s government has announced a sweeping reform of its mandatory youth service scheme, which will see the iconic khaki uniforms replaced with locally produced traditional “Adire” fabric. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), established in 1973 to foster national unity...
Nigeria’s government has announced a sweeping reform of its mandatory youth service scheme, which will see the iconic khaki uniforms replaced with locally produced traditional “Adire” fabric. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), established in 1973 to foster national unity...
Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassador to Qatar, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has formally assumed office after presenting his diplomatic credentials to the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The ceremony took place with full military honours at the Amiri Diwan, the seat of...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country after they failed to meet key regulatory requirements. The shutdown, which took effect on 1 July 2026, was approved by the central bank governor, Olayemi Cardoso. In a...