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Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over allegations of certificate forgery, marking a fresh twist in the legal battle surrounding the former cabinet member. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Nnaji was arrested on Wednesday at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, while preparing to board a private jet. The arrest comes barely weeks after a Federal High Court in Abuja reportedly granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission an order to arrest the former minister following allegations that he failed to honour repeated invitations by…

The Federal Government has urged private school owners, state governments and local government authorities to register with the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System, warning that incomplete education data could undermine efforts to reform the country’s education sector. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the official launch of the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS). Alausa said the digital platform was designed to provide real-time information on schools, teachers, classrooms, student enrolment, infrastructure and other critical education indicators needed for effective planning, policy implementation and service delivery. He disclosed that while…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country over their failure to comply with regulatory requirements. The apex bank announced the decision in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, saying the revocation takes immediate effect. According to the CBN, the action was taken pursuant to Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020, following findings that the affected institutions no longer met the conditions required to operate as licensed financial institutions. The bank said investigations uncovered several regulatory…

The Nigeria Union of Teachers has directed public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to suspend their one-month withdrawal of services following fresh security assurances by the state government after the killing of two teachers and the abduction of others in Oriire Local Government Area. The directive, contained in a circular dated July 1, 2026, and signed by the NUT National President, Comrade Audu Titus Amba, and Secretary-General, Dr. Clinton J. Ikpitibo, ordered the reopening of all public schools across the state with effect from Thursday, July 2. The industrial action was declared after armed attackers invaded schools…

The Partnership Against Violent Extremism Network has launched a 30-day nationwide civic advocacy campaign aimed at mobilising Nigerians to demand stronger action against insecurity, abductions and violent extremism across the country. The campaign, which commenced on Wednesday and will run until July 30, is themed, “Protect Nigerian Lives: End Abductions, Strengthen Communities and Stop the Politicisation of Insecurity,” with the slogan, “Nigerian Lives Must Come First.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, the network said the initiative would galvanise civil society organisations, labour unions, professional bodies, youth and women groups, traditional and religious leaders, media organisations and policymakers…

The Rotary International District 9111 has donated a Peace Institute to the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, in a move aimed at strengthening peacebuilding, conflict resolution and leadership development. The institute was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, with the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, describing the project as a major addition to the state’s educational infrastructure and a boost to the university’s capacity for civic engagement. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Salako-Oyedele said the institute would provide a platform for dialogue, conflict prevention, mediation, civic education and community development, while expanding the university’s role beyond conventional teaching. She noted…

The Nigerian Correctional Service has disclosed that no fewer than 1,271 offenders are currently serving various non-custodial sentences across the country under alternative punishment measures aimed at reducing congestion in custodial centres. Latest statistics released by the NCoS as of June 29, 2026, showed that 1,137 of the offenders are males, while 134 are females. According to the figures, community service remains the most widely adopted non-custodial sentence, accounting for 1,038 offenders nationwide. The breakdown indicates that 992 males and 46 females are currently serving community service sentences. The data further revealed that 12 offenders are on parole, comprising nine…

Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) generated a combined N801.16bn in revenue from Nigerian electricity consumers between January and April 2026, despite months of widespread blackouts, unstable power supply and mounting complaints over poor service delivery. Data obtained from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission showed that the 11 electricity distribution firms billed consumers N1.01tn during the four-month period but recovered N801.16bn, leaving an outstanding N207.77bn in unpaid electricity bills. The regulator’s commercial performance reports indicated that the DisCos collected N204.74bn in January, N196.68bn in February, N196.13bn in March and N203.61bn in April. The strong revenue performance came even as households and businesses…

Dr. Olawale Amuzat, a Nigerian- Canadian-based procurement and supply chain expert with extensive international credentials, has been named a Senator of the University of Alberta for a three-year term beginning in July. The institution is widely regarded as one of Canada’s leading universities—consistently ranked among the top three in the country and within the top 100 globally in major international rankings. The appointment places him within one of Canada’s key university governance structures and marks a significant milestone in his growing profile as a global leader in procurement, education, and institutional development. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement…

The National Emergency Management Agency has received 123 Nigerian returnees repatriated from Algeria under the Assisted Voluntary Return programme coordinated by the International Organization for Migration in collaboration with the Federal Government. The returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday aboard a Nesma Airlines flight, NEMA disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the agency, the exercise formed part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safe, dignified and orderly return of distressed Nigerians stranded abroad. NEMA said the reception was coordinated by its Lagos Operations Office in partnership with…