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)

  • 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)
  • June 2026 Minimum wage review looms — Organised labour is set to begin renegotiating the N70,000 national minimum wage by July 2026. (Punch)
  • 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 2026 UTME held nationwide — Over 2.2 million candidates sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. (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)