GOVERNMENT
Federal Government vows completion of Doma, Fari-Ruwa dams projects
The Federal Government has pledged to complete ongoing dam projects across Nigeria, including the Doma and Fari-Ruwa dams in Nasarawa State. The Minister of Water Re ...
NAFDAC cracks down on substandard bakeries, water factories in Rivers
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has shut down three substandard bakeries and a sachet water factory in Port Harcourt. In a ...
Jailbreak: Suleja prisons built with mud over 100 years ago – Senate
The Nigerian Senate has clarified the circumstances surrounding the reported jailbreak at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, attributing it to the collapse of the prison wall ...
Fuel Scarcity: FRSC warns motorists against storing product in vehicles
Amid the lingering fuel scarcity, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has cautioned motorists, particularly commercial drivers, advising them against keeping extra fuel in their vehic ...
NYSC cautions Corps members against night journeys
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members observing their one year mandatory service in Taraba State have been cautioned against embarking on night journeys. The s ...
Forex traders vanish on the streets of Nigerias major cities after EFCC raids
Forex traders who trade on the street across major cities in Nigeria went into hiding today after a raid by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Th ...
Nigerians to pay 0.5% cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions
From Monday, May 20, 2024, Nigerians will pay a cybersecurity levy for all electronic transactions, according to a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The levy, which will ...
CBN mandates all banks to collect, remit 0.5% cybersecurity levy to NSA
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has asked all banks in Nigeria to collect and remit a 0.5 per cent cyber security levy to the office of the National Security Adviser. ...
FIRS boss tasks African tax administrators on local solutions
Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has challenged tax administrators in Africa ...
Community service sentences will deter offenders from committing crimes – CAPIO
The Carmelite Prisoners Interest Organisation (CAPIO) says community service sentences will deter offenders from committing crimes, reduce prolonged trial period and cost of maintai ...
Many arrested as Gov. Mbah launches onslaught against Uzo-Uwani assailants
In an effort to ensure that the government flushes out remnants of criminal activities in Uzo Uwani local government area and enhance the safety and security of the people, the Enugu State governo ...
Nasarawa govt allocates 24.62 hectares for Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Projects
From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Nasarawa State Government has allocated 24.62-hectare piece of land for the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Projects ...
Nigerian govt pledges restoration of electricity in eight LGAs in Sokoto
The federal government of Nigeria has pledged to restore electricity to eight local government areas of Sokoto State, after being without power for about a decade. T ...
NAF airstrikes decimate terrorists cells in Niger State
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has reported a significant blow to terrorists elements in Niger State following airstrikes conducted in Allawa village, Shiroro Local Government Area. ...
Former CDS, Olonisakin, hails Nigerian Military School at 70
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin (CFR), was among a retinue of alumni of the Nigerian Military School at commen ...
Nigerian government to review sentencing for suicide attempt – AGF Fagbemi
The Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has promised a review of the law punishing suicide attempts. He gave the promise when he re ...
Edo Govt issues 7-day ultimatum to illegal gold miners to vacate sites in Egbetua Community
From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Government has issued a 7-day ultimatum to illegal gold miners in Egbetua Autonomous Community in Ososo, Akoko-Edo Local A ...
Benue govt wades in to quell 30 years feud over ownership of river
From Scholastica Hir Makurdi The Benue State Government has waded in to quell an over 30 years communal feud between two communities in Guma Local Gov ...
Banditry: Gov Idris vows to sign death warrant against informants in Kebbi
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State says he will sign a death warrant on any informant who is caught volunteering information to bandits in the state. Idris gave the ...
Gov Buni assures security agencies of more support to fight crime
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has assured more support to security operatives in the state to enhance their performance for a secured state. The Governor, in a ...
Nigerian Army begins recruitment, warns against fraudsters
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of recruitment applications for Non-Tradesmen and Women. This is contained in a post on the official X handle of the ...
Nigerian govt bans use of imported syringes, needles in tertiary hospitals
The Federal Government has ordered all Chief Medical Directors, CMDs, and Medical Directors, MDs, of Federal Tertiary Hospitals to procure needles and syringes solely from NAFDAC-appro ...
Chief of Air Staff expresses concern over encroachment, reallocation of Airforce land in Kano
From.Desmond Mgboh Kano The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal, Hasan Bala Abubakar has expressed concern over the encroachment and re- al ...
NANNM lauds government steps to end Nurses salaries discrepancies in Kebbi
From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi Kebbi state,branch chairman, of National association of Nigerian nurses and midwives (NANNM),Comrade Kelani Abdul w ...
GOV OTTI SIGNS DIG ONCE POLICY TO REGULATE TELECOM, PUBLIC UTILITIES ASSETS
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, signing the Dig Once Policy document after it was presented to him by the Commissioner for Digital Economy and SMEs, Dr. Matthew Ekwuribe ...
Ekiti Govt directs kingmakers to ratify Prince Alabi as nominee for Olosi Stool
In a bid to fasttrack the installation of a new traditional ruler in Osi Ekiti, Ido/Osi Local Government Area, the Ekiti State Government has directed the kingmakers to ratify the sele ...
Explosion: Nigerian govt gives fresh requirements for gas firm license
The Nigerian government has issued a fresh requirement for a firm to get a gas license amid the recent explosion in Ogun State. The Minister of State for Petroleum ( ...
Benue state to launch own security outfit
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has said the state government will launch its own local security outfit that will consist of ten thousand youths before the end of May. ...
FG declares Wednesday public holiday to celebrate Workers Day
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a public holiday in commemoration of Workers Day. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declara ...