The Federal Government has reintroduced Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum to strengthen national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship.

This was announced in a statement by the Federal Ministry of Education, stating that Nigerian pupils will study History continuously from Primary one to JSS three, while SSS one to three students will take the new Civic and Heritage Studies, integrating History with Civic Education.

The ministry also stated that it will retrain teachers, provide resources, and strengthen monitoring.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to stimulating productivity, deepening financial inclusion, and ensuring monetary and price stability as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s economy.

CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, gave the assurance while declaring at an event in Kano State.

He noted that within the last two years, the bank has introduced several key policies to strengthen the financial system, including Exchange rate unification to minimise arbitrage opportunities and reduce volatility in the foreign exchange market.

The polytechnic Ibadan management paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan designate, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, at his residence.

The chairman of the council, Olarenwaju Nasa, while speaking, said that the institution at large is proud of the Olubadan designate, stressing his act of discipline, transparency, and high respect for the Yoruba culture.

Responding, Oba Rasheed Ladoja said that as much as the selection to become the next Olubadan gladdens him, it is also a burden of expectations on him, pleading with all and sundry to support him in every way necessary.

Ladoja added that Ibadan, as a city, is one of the prominent cities that has produced successful personalities both at home and abroad.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns that the surge in cybercrime is contributing to stricter visa regulations for Nigerians abroad.

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, stated that fraudulent activities not only jeopardize the future of those involved but also damage Nigeria’s global reputation, leading to tougher travel conditions for law-abiding citizens.

Olukoyede, represented by Chief Superintendent of the EFCC, CSE Coker Oyegunle, made the remarks during an event in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The EFCC chairman reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening awareness campaigns, enforcement, and collaboration with communities in the fight against financial crimes.

The Federal Government has announced fresh commitments to major water supply, sanitation, irrigation, and hydropower projects across the country as part of efforts to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG-6), which seeks universal access to clean water and sanitation.

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, made the declaration in Makurdi, Benue State. Utsev disclosed that work is advancing on major initiatives such as the 460 MegaWatt Katsina-Ala Dam and the 186 MegaWatt Bawarku Dam on the Benue River, highlighting flagship projects under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.