Latest News from Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has directed the suspension of the cashless payment system recently introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

On World Obesity Day, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) urged the Nigerian government to toughen policies on marketing unhealthy foods and beverages linked to obesity and other noncommunicable diseases.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies to refund N20.33 billion to customers under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme, starting March 1, 2026.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s substantive Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja.

The Federal Government has introduced fresh regulations that outlaw the use of roadblocks and cash collection to collect taxes across the country, in a bid to reform Nigeria’s tax system and make it fairer for traders and small businesses.

The Lagos State Government has officially opened online registration for the 2026 Screening Test into Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools across the state.

Nigeria’s newly installed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has inaugurated a new committee to help roll out the planned State Police system and set out his vision for policing in the country.

Nigeria is grappling with a worsening Lassa fever outbreak, with fresh deaths reported in Taraba, Benue, Plateau, and Edo states.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 58-year-old fugitive drug lord Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, wanted in the United Kingdom and Nigeria for more than 15 years.

Iranians will begin bidding farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday night, a senior official told state media.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the alleged terrorism trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son, Abdulaziz, to March 10, 2026.

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of possible protests in Abuja on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing tensions linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has directed the United States Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade transiting the Gulf, particularly energy shipments.

Nigeria’s food and drug regulator has launched a nationwide campaign to strengthen enforcement of the federal ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages in bottles smaller than 200 milliliters.

The Federal Government says the long delayed Abuja Kaduna highway has reached 80 percent completion, with delivery targeted for the end of April.