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Solomon Dalung, a former minister of youth and sports development under Muhammadu Buhari’s presidency, has condemned the government’s inaction regarding the persistent violence in Plateau State, particularly in the Bokkos Local Government Area, where recent attacks claimed the lives of 80 people. Dalung emphasized that the attackers are terrorists, not mere herders, as some have suggested. Dalung, in an interview on Arise Television’s programe, The Morning Show, monitored by BusinessDay in Jos, pointed to the absence of justice as the key factor fueling the crisis, noting that multiple commissions of inquiry have been set up over the years, yet none have led to the prosecution of perpetrators. “This is a reflection of the lack of political will to address the problem. Until justice is served based on the reports from these commissions of inquiry, which are just gathering dust in government archives, we will not see an end to this carnage”. He recalled that governor Caleb Mutfwang of Pl...

 Saudi Arabia has announced a significant change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries, including Nigeria, from applying for new short-term visas. The restriction, which takes effect on 13 April 2025, impacts multiple visa categories, including business visas (both single and multi-entry), tourist e-visas, and family visit visas. According to the official notice, Nigerian nationals currently holding valid Saudi visas may continue travelling to the Kingdom until 13 April 2025, but must exit no later than 29 April. After this deadline, affected individuals face potential penalties, including a possible 5-year ban from entering the country. Saudi authorities have indicated that the move is “part of ongoing efforts to regulate travel ahead of the upcoming Hajj season,” according to a Gulf News report. The decision reportedly comes in response to logistical challenges and overcrowding experienced during the previous Hajj season, when many pilgrims allegedly entered...

Nigeria to phase out solar panel imports, boost domestic production, and accelerate clean energy transitions The federal government has announced plans to halt the importation of solar panels to promote local manufacturing and advance Nigeria’s shift towards clean energy.  Speaking at the unveiling of the NEV T6 electric buses in Abuja, Uche Nnaji, Minister of Science and Technology, stated that the decision aligns with a presidential directive prioritising local content in science, engineering, and technology.  Nnaji highlighted Nigeria’s capacity to produce its own solar panels, with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) playing a key role in local manufacturing. He projected that as domestic production grows, more households and institutions would transition to off-grid solar power solutions.  “We have lithium in abundance here in Nigeria, so Mr. President is already taking action. We are adding value to our raw materials. The lithium ...