President Tinubu Set To Inaugurate Key Projects Across Abuja
As part of President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary celebrations, the Federal Capital Territory Administration will inaugurate 15 key projects across Abuja, starting June 10. President Tinubu yesterday returned to Abuja after attending the inauguration of the 267th Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, in Rome, Italy. However, the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed the plan for the […]
Federal Government To Sell Emefiele’s 753-unit Housing Estate
The Federal Government has announced plans to sell a 753-unit housing estate forfeited by embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as part of assets recovered from him through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, confirmed yesterday that his ministry had […]
NYSC Sets June 11 for 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, will begin the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course on Wednesday, June 11. A statement by NYSC’s Acting Director of Information, Caroline Embu, advised all prospective Corps Members to take note of the date and begin preparations for the orientation exercise. It also urged stakeholders and participants to stay […]
Senate Passes Two Tax Reform Bills, Rejects VAT Increase
Senate has passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills, namely Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who announced the passage of the bills, said they would enhance governance, revolutionize tax collection and distribution across the country. He further assured that the remaining […]
FEC Approves Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new policy directive by President Bola Tinubu called the “Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy” aimed at prioritizing all Nigerian businesses, goods, and services as well as foster a new business culture in the country. Briefing journalists after the FEC meeting at the State House, Abuja, the Minister […]
Organised Labour Demands Upward Review of Retirement Age
The organised Labour is demanding the upward review of retirement age for all categories of civil servants, as well as payment of all outstanding allowances, pensions and gratuities across the nation. Addressing workers at the May Day celebration in Eagle Square, Abuja, NLC National President, Joe Ajaero, said it was imperative to extend the revised […]
JAMB Denies Posting Candidates Outside Chosen Examination Towns
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied allegations that it assigns candidates to exam centers outside their chosen towns. The board’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated that candidates are assigned to centers within their selected towns and challenged anyone with proof to the contrary to come forward. Benjamin added that, to ensure transparency […]
Federal Government To Conduct Forensic Audit On NNPCL
Federal Government plans to conduct a forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, soon. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who revealed this at the ongoing Nigerian Investor Forum in Washington DC, explained that the recent changes in the NNPCL management are part of a broader effort […]
EFCC Admits SCUML Certificate Not Clearance To Operate In Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that having a Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) certificate does not necessarily imply clearance to lawfully operate in Nigeria or regulatory approval for online businesses. This statement comes amid the collapse of the CBEX cryptocurrency investment scheme, which was reportedly operating under the corporate […]
President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Visit To France, UK
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a working visit to France and the UK. The President had departed Nigeria on April 2 for Paris, France, where he held a meeting with the U.S. Department of State’s Senior Advisor for Africa, Mr Massad Boulos, on deepening bilateral cooperation to enhance regional security and sustainable […]
