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The Geopolitician

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Nigeria · Country watch

FG Halts NTI Admissions, Power Supply to Improve

Nigeria cancels NTI admissions over regulatory issues; power supply set to improve within 72 hours.

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The picture Stable How this is judged →

Business conditions in Nigeria remain stable. The cancellation of NTI admissions affects the education sector, while anticipated improvements in power supply could alleviate recent disruptions. Market losses reflect ongoing economic challenges.

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In this briefing National Teachers’ Institute · Ministry of Education · National Universities Commission · Joseph Tegbe · Ministry of Power · E. D. Subilim · Kaduna State University · National Industrial Court of Nigeria · Dangote Cement · Aradel Holdings

Regulation

  • Public sector

FG Cancels 2026 NTI Admissions Over Violations

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has cancelled all 2026 admissions into the National Teachers’ Institute's National Certificate in Education and degree programmes due to regulatory violations, according to Daily Post Nigeria. The Ministry of Education issued the directive, instructing the institute to halt all degree-awarding activities immediately. The National Universities Commission has been tasked with ensuring compliance among affected universities.

Impact Educational institutions linked to NTI must halt degree programmes, affecting faculty and prospective students.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria ↗, Punch ↗, Vanguard Nigeria ↗

Disruption

  • Energy
  • Public sector

Minister Promises Power Supply Improvement in 72 Hours

Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe announced that electricity supply in Nigeria is expected to improve within 48 to 72 hours, according to Punch. The government is addressing generation and transmission constraints that have caused recent outages. Tegbe stated that his team is working to bring affected generating units back online in phases.

Impact Businesses and residents facing power outages will see improved electricity supply within 72 hours.

Sources: Punch ↗, P.M. News Nigeria ↗

Internal tension

  • Public sector

Court Blocks KASU Unions' Planned Strike

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has issued an injunction preventing three unions at Kaduna State University from striking, Channels TV reports. Justice E. D. Subilim ordered the unions to refrain from industrial action pending the outcome of a related lawsuit. The unions had threatened to strike over unpaid allowances and salary adjustments.

Impact Kaduna State University operations remain stable, affecting faculty and students relying on uninterrupted services.

Sources: Channels TV ↗, Daily Post Nigeria ↗, Premium Time ↗

Markets

  • Finance

Investors Lose N3.52trn as Large Cap Stocks Plunge

Investors in Nigeria's stock market have lost N3.52 trillion over a five-day period due to a significant sell-off in large-cap stocks, Business Day reports. Major companies like Dangote Cement Plc and Aradel Holdings Plc led the decline. The market downturn reflects broader economic challenges impacting investor confidence.

Impact Investors in Nigerian equities face significant losses, impacting portfolio values and market sentiment.

Sources: Business Day ↗

Nothing significant reported today in Safety & health · Companies · Trade · Politics.

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