The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has declared October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence. This declaration was made on behalf of the FGN by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has stated that thesis submission via the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) is now mandatory for mobilization into, or exemption from, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

The Federal Government has appealed to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to suspend its planned strike scheduled to begin on Monday over its disagreement with Dangote Refinery. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, appealed on Sunday, noting that the Ministry has already initiated steps to bring both sides to the negotiation table to prevent the dispute from worsening.

The National Leader of the Izala (Ahlus-Sunnah) movement, Sheikh Bala Lau, has applauded the Director-General (DG) of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for his essential role in resolving the crisis in Kano State.

Vehicular movement and commercial activities were brought to a halt in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday following hours of intense rainfall that resulted in flash floods. The heavy downpour, which lasted for several hours, disrupted normal life as major roads and neighborhoods were submerged, leaving both residents and commuters stranded. The floods particularly ravaged communities known to be prone to such incidents, including Life Camp, Mambila Barracks, Karu, Kubwa, and the Maraba axis. In these areas, water levels rose rapidly, overwhelming drainage systems and spilling into residential and commercial properties. Many households and business owners recounted their losses, stating that their homes, shops, and valuable goods were overrun by floodwaters.

The Dangote Refinery has been urged by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria to provide its gasoline supply to marketers more easily and to offer goods at reasonable prices. Ikem Ohia, the association's representative, stated on Channels Television's The Morning Brief on Wednesday that tighter cooperation with the refinery will guarantee a consistent supply and eliminate gasoline lines nationwide.