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Oluwo woos North for Tinubu’s re-election

Inknews September 17, 2026 0

By Kayode Idowu The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has called on political leaders and power brokers in Northern Nigeria to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027.The monarch said allowing Tinubu to serve two terms would, in his view, strengthen the longstanding

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NASS transmits constitution review bills to State Assemblies

Inknews September 16, 2026 0

By Kayode Idowu The National Assembly has transmitted the 2026 Constitution Alteration Bills to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration and concurrence.The development marks a major stage in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution, with the proposed amendments now requiring the consideration of state legislators before the process can proceed to the […]

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SEDC set to flag off first agro-mechanisation project in Enugu

Inknews September 16, 2026 0

By Kayode IdowuThe South East Development Commission (SEDC) is set to flag off its first agro-mechanisation project in Enugu State as part of its plan to develop 50,000 hectares of farmland across the South-East.The project, located in Nomeh Unateze community, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, is one of 15 agro-mechanisation projects planned […]

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inflation drop: Relief remains elusive–Citizens

Inknews September 15, 2026 0

By Idowu KayodeDespite the latest decline in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate, many citizens say the development has yet to translate into any meaningful improvement in their economic reality, with households continuing to grapple with high food, transport, energy and other living costs.The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Tuesday that headline inflation fell

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Inflation drops to 15.39%

Inknews September 15, 2026 0

By Kayode Idowu Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.39 per cent in August 2026, representing a 0.04 percentage-point decrease from the 15.43 per cent recorded in July.The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this on Tuesday in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for August 2026.According to the statistics agency, the latest figure […]

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Inflation drops to 15.39%

Inknews September 15, 2026 0

By Kayode Idowu Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.39 per cent in August 2026, representing a 0.04 percentage-point decrease from the 15.43 per cent recorded in July.The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this on Tuesday in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for August 2026.According to the statistics agency, the latest figure […]

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Inflation drops to 15.39%

Inknews September 15, 2026 0

By Kayode Idowu Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.39 per cent in August 2026, representing a 0.04 percentage-point decrease from the 15.43 per cent recorded in July.The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this on Tuesday in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for August 2026.According to the statistics agency, the latest figure […]

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British council commends Benue’s education quality, partners SUBEB to train 150 teachers

Inknews September 15, 2026 0

By Kayode Idowu The British Council has commended the improvement recorded in the quality of education and teacher development in Benue State, as it partners the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to train 150 teachers and headteachers. The training, organised under the Strengthening Teachers’ English Proficiency (STEP) programme and School Leadership

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Benue SUBEB understudies Lagos project zero to tackle out-of-school

Inknews September 14, 2026 0

By Kayode Akanji The Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has commenced an engagement with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) to understudy its Project Zero initiative as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s response to the growing challenge of out-of-school children.The Executive Chairman of Benue SUBEB, Dr. Grace Adagba, led

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Outrage over N1,400/L petrol

Inknews September 14, 2026 0

By Kayode IdowuThere is growing outrage among Nigerians as the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, has surged beyond N1,400 per litre in several parts of the country, triggering fresh concerns over transportation costs, food prices and the worsening cost-of-living crisis. The latest increase has been particularly pronounced in Abuja, where some […]