The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 25th December 2025; Friday, 26th December 2025; and Thursday, 1st January 2026 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations respectively.The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extended warm Christmas and New Year felicitations...
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Unity, reforms, renewed national spirit to shape Nigeria’s future- Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says Nigeria’s future will be shaped by the level of unity, institutional reform and renewed national spirit embodied by citizens. Tunji-Ojo said this while he was being confered an Award of Excellence in Public Service by Obafemi Awolowo University on Friday evening at OAU Oduduwa Hall in Ile-Ife....
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FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENS NIGERIA–HUNGARY TIES, ENHANCES DIGITAL VISA SYSTEM
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Hungary while advancing Nigeria’s digital visa infrastructure.Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Hungarian Ambassador, Lorand Endreffy to the Ministry of Interior in Abuja, Dr. Tunji-Ojo highlighted his recent visit to Budapest as a testament to...
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Tinubu Sends 32 More Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate, Lists Women, Ex-Governors, Politicians and Career Diplomats
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a fresh list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, widening his ongoing diplomatic shake-up meant to reposition Nigeria’s representation across key global capitals. This comes just days after the first batch of three nominees was transmitted for screening. In two letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the...
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FG unveils ECOWAS Biometric Card, deepens campaign against cross-border crimes, irregular migration
The Federal Government on Friday broadened its regional security strategy and modernized national identity management with the formal introduction of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), signalling a renewed offensive against transborder criminality, irregular migration and document falsification across West Africa.With the rollout, Nigeria becomes the seventh country in the sub-region to adopt the...
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Minister of Interior Reaffirms Support for Youth Leadership, Advocates Trust, Character and Long-Term Partnerships
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to youth development and transformative leadership in Nigeria, during an interactive session with members of the Junior Chamber International ( JCI). Speaking at the event, the Minister emphasized that true leadership goes beyond ambition, it requires preparation, integrity, and a relentless...
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Audu Ogbeh: Nigeria Loses Elder Statesman and Advocate for Agricultural Reform at 78
Nigeria is mourning the death of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, 9 August 2025, at the age of 78. In a statement issued by the family, Ogbeh was described as “a beloved husband, father and grandfather” whose life was defined by “integrity, service, and...
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FG’s New E-Visa Records Early Success, Saves Nigeria N1bn Annually — Minister
Nigeria’s move to a fully digital visa system is already yielding results, with over 14,000 applications processed in just six weeks, according to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Speaking during a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop on innovations within the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) held in Abuja, the minister said the e-visa rollout, which began...
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INTERIOR MINISTER TUNJI-OJO NAMED ‘MINISTER OF THE YEAR’ … as Group Hails Passport Reform, Justice Initiatives
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been honoured as “Minister of the Year” by the Boardroom Publications Ltd., the organisers of the Presidential Call for Advanced Nigeria (PCAN). The award recognises his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s development through transformative reforms in the Ministry of Interior, particularly in immigration services, paramilitary welfare and...
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NIGERIA’S DOMESTIC DOLLAR BOND ISSUE WINS WEST AFRICA DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
Nigeria’s first-ever domestic US dollar bond has been named West Africa Deal of the Year at the 2025 Global Banking & Markets Africa Awards, following a highly successful issuance that raised $917 million. Announced by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on August 19, 2024, the bond initially targeted $500 million but was oversubscribed by 180%....