This Week in Nigeria

This Week in Nigeria — Current Affairs Digest

Verified · updated July 5, 2026

A weekly, fact-checked digest of the current affairs shaping Nigeria — government, economy, security, sports and more. Each item is verified against at least two sources and dated, so you always study the latest.

Weekly digests are published here every week. Meanwhile, see the current highlights below and our full events timeline.

Current highlights

Latest Developments (2026)

  • 8 July 2026 New Kano rep sworn in after by-election — Shuaibu Rabiu (APC) took the oath as member for Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, Kano State, after winning the 20 June by-election with 35,356 votes. The seat fell vacant on the death of Muhammad Danjuma-Hassan (NNPP). The House remains 360 members. (Premium Times)
  • 7 July 2026 Panel inaugurated to draft state police law — President Tinubu inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, chaired by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila. It follows the National Assembly's passage of the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill 2026, which proposes a Federal Police Service and 36 state police services. (Channels TV)
  • July 2026 ₦70,000 minimum wage renegotiation opens — Talks between organised labour and the Federal Government on reviewing the ₦70,000 national minimum wage begin this month. The NLC is demanding ₦154,000; the Nigeria Governors' Forum has proposed ₦100,000. (Voice of Nigeria)
  • 30 June 2026 FEC approves sweeping NYSC reforms — First overhaul in 53 years: orientation extended to six weeks, a civilian Director-General (military retains security), a redesigned uniform, 11 specialised career streams, and the Passing-Out Parade replaced with a graduation ceremony. (Premium Times)
  • 20 June 2026 Ekiti governorship election — Incumbent Biodun Oyebanji (APC) was re-elected Governor of Ekiti State. (Daily Trust)
  • 21 May 2026 New JAMB Registrar named — Prof. Segun Aina was appointed to succeed Prof. Is-haq Oloyede as JAMB Registrar from 1 August 2026. (Channels TV)
  • April 2026 Federal cabinet reshuffle — Taiwo Oyedele became Minister of Finance and Muttaqha Rabe Darma Minister of Housing and Urban Development. (Vanguard)
  • February 2026 New Inspector-General of Police — Olatunji Disu was appointed Inspector-General of Police following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. (Channels TV)