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19 of 38 directors fail Permanent Secretary qualifying exam
total of 19 directors out of 38 shortlisted for the position of permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service have failed the qualifying examination. A memo signed by Dr Emmanuel…
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Tragic Loss: Two Soldiers Fallen in Abia Checkpoint Attack
Gunmen attacked an army checkpoint early on Wednesday at Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states in Umuopara, Umuahia South Local Government Area, killing two soldiers. The development…
Embassy of France in Nigeria Scholarship 2025/2026 offers funding for a Master’s degree in Management. Learn about eligibility, benefits, and application steps.
The Embassy of France in Nigeria has launched a scholarship programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. Overview of the Scholarship The scholarship is funded by the French Ministry for Europe…
EFCC Points to Corrupt Contractors as Cause of Nigeria’s Frequent National Grid Collapses”
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has attributed the frequent collapse of the national grid to the usage of substandard electric materials supplied by those he described as corrupt…
Governor Muftwang Dispels Explosion Rumors in Jos, Confirms Item Was a Polythene Bag, Not IED
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has dismissed rumours of an explosion around the old Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) site, near the Terminus Market in Jos North Local Government Area.…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Surge to $40.08 Billion, a Record Since 2022″
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have increased to $40.08 billion on November 7, 2024, reaching their highest level in nearly two years, according to data by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).…
Political Alliances: Obasanjo Meets Aiyedatiwa as Ondo Gears Up for Election
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the Government House in Akure ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 16 November. In a post shared…
New Agreement Between Dangote and Marketers Promises Lower Petrol Prices
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has said the commencement of direct sales of Dangote’s Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) to its members will crash the price of fuel in…
MC Oluomo Inaugurated as NURTW National President
Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya otherwise known as MC Oluomo has been sworn in as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Union (NURTW), MC Oluomo was sworn in…
36 Nigerian States’ Debts Climb to N11.4tn Despite Revenue from IGR and FAAC Allocations
The total debts of the 36 states in Nigeria has increased to N11.47tn as of June 30, 2024, despite allocations by the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), and their respective…
36 Nigerian States’ Debts Climb to N11.4tn Despite Revenue from IGR and FAAC Allocations
The total debts of the 36 states in Nigeria has increased to N11.47tn as of June 30, 2024, despite allocations by the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), and their respective…
MC Oluomo emerges NURTW national president
The Southwest Zone of the National Union of Road Transport Union, NURTW, has elected Alhaji Musliu Akinsaya, popularly called MC Oluomo as the union’s National President. The election was conducted…
Amid Economic Hardship, FG Renovates Vice President’s Lagos Residence With N5 Billion
Despite widespread economic hardship and soaring inflation across the country, the Federal Government has allocated N5bn towards the renovation of the vice president’s official residence in Lagos State. In the…
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Zimbabwe orders admins to be paying $50 to $2500 for managing WhatsApp groups
The Zimbabwean government has introduced new regulations requiring WhatsApp group administrators to pay fees ranging from $50 to $2,500. According to reports, the Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services,…
Edo governor Obakesi cries out, says EFCC plans to arrest him next week
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is planning to arrest him after his tenure ends on November 14. Speaking at the EdoBEST…
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2025 Hunger Crisis To Affect 133.5 Million Nigerians – Report
As food scarcity intensifies in Nigeria, the recently released Cadre Harmonisé report on food and nutrition insecurity indicates that 133.5 million Nigerians could be affected by a hunger crisis in…
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Nigerians raise concern as Malaysia set to ban CNG-powered vehicles in 2025
Nigerians have raised safety concerns as the Malaysian government announced plans to phase out the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles and end the sale of natural gas…
TCN blames ongoing repairs for fresh national grid collapse
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has stated that the ongoing repair works in the power sector were responsible for the latest national grid collapse. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed…
Kaduna government gifts N100k and smartphone each to 39 released #EndBadGovernance protesters
The Kaduna State Government under the leadership of Sani Uba has gifted mobile phones and a sum of N100,000 to each of the newly released #EndBadGovernance protesters in the state.…
Corps members ask Tinubu to order implementation of N77k allowance, say 33k no longer sustainable
National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members have asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the implementation of the promised N77,000 allowance to alleviate the current economic hardship. The corps members…
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Minimum Wage: Makinde Approves Payment Of ₦80,000 For Oyo Workers
In a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi…
Tinubu postpones FEC meeting indefinitely over Lagbaja’s death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the rescheduling of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting following the demise of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja. In a…
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. President Tinubu looks forward to strengthening the…