The U.S. has shuttered its embassy in Nigeria amid security concerns over a potential protest by Shia Muslims to remonstrate the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei
FEC has approved a new exit benefit scheme granting retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent to 100 per cent of their total annual emoluments.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of approved funds for the maintenance of the country’s space assets in line with the National Space Policy and Programme.
FCT minister Nyesom Wike has promised to issue certificates of occupancy to the indigenous people of Abuja living on their ancestral land.
According to him, the intervention builds on gains recorded in the first and second phases.
“Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026,” the U.S. government stated.
Iran’s embassy in Nigeria has condemned military attacks on Iran, citing concerns over international law and sovereignty.
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna road.
The judge adjourned the matter until March 9 for a hearing.
Mr Umukoro said that most of the DisCos were performing below expectations.
