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The MD/CE of the NDIC, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, has called on the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers (NIESV) to strengthen strategic collaboration with the Corporation, as the NDIC relies on NIESV members for accurate and credible valuation of assets of failed banks. This was contained in a statement signed by Hawwau Gambo, ...
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Fresh concerns have emerged within the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has grilled a former Director, Yisau A. Adepoju, over alleged irregularities surrounding his contract appointment and continued involvement in the Commission after retirement. Adepoju, who retired from the Ministry of Industry, ...
HEALTH
The First Lady, Sen. Remi Tinubu has called for passionate advocacy, campaign towards combating HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. She made the calls during her Keynote address at the 2025 World AIDS Day on the theme: 'Overcoming Disruption sustaining Nigeria's HIV response' held in Abuja on Monday. The First Lady said "Nigerians need to support the renewed ...
News
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned Corps members against negative usage of the social media. The Director General (DG) of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the warning while addressing the 2025 Batch 'C' Corps members at the NYSC Delta State Orientation Camp, Issele-Uku. Nafiu, who said negative social media post by ...
Foreign
The West African country - Guinea-Bissau has been suspended from all ECOWAS decision-making bodies after a military coup on November 26 and called for the immediate return of constitutional rule, saying the coup threatens the country’s fragile democracy. The Extraordinary Session of ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) met virtually on Thursday night, chaired by ...
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among African leaders currently stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a military coup in the country. Jonathan is part of a 36-member delegation of high-profile observers from the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the West African Elders Forum (WAEF), sent to monitor the presidential election ...
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The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) Youth Entrepreneurs (NYE) have proffered solutions that are posing as bottlenecks towards enhancing business activities in the continent. The youths who converged at the 2025 edition of the Africa Youth Investment Forum (AYIF) in Abuja on Wednesday brought together young innovators and representatives ...
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has abolished the open grazing of cattle in the country. Speaking in Yola Adamawa State during the 1st National Council on Livestock Development the Minister Mallam Idi Muktar Maiha said open grazing has caused unnecessary hiccups in the past years creating crisis and loss of needless lives across the country. ...
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The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has urged financial sector stakeholders to strengthen and sustain a culture of proactive compliance to safeguard Nigeria’s position in the global financial system following its recent exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List. Speaking at the Nigerian Capital Market ...
Politics
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, creating a major shift in Nigeria’s political scene ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the announcement on Monday through a post on X, where he shared photos of himself receiving his ADC membership card along with a customised “Waziri 01” ...
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The Igala Youth Council (IYC) and a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kogi State have petitioned the Senate President over what they describe as “systematic and unconstitutional diversion” of local government funds through what they call the Lokoja Voucher Scheme. In the petition dated November 19, 2025, the groups alleged massive discrepancies between ...
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The Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu has pledged the readiness of RMAFC to ensure that Kogi State receives its due share of the 13% derivation fund as and when due. The Chairman stated this when he hosted His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State ...
Politics
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday inaugurated its National Headquarters in Abuja. The event marked a renewed commitment by the party to leadership, service, and nation-building as it positions itself for the 2027 elections. The inauguration attracted a galaxy of prominent political figures, including former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, ex-Chief of Staff to ...
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The Federal government under the able Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Yusuf Tuggar, has unveiled the Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD), a framework aimed at strengthening democratic governance in West Africa. The RPD is a home-grown initiative that seeks to promote democracy, stability, and development in the region, with a focus on African values and ...
HEALTH
The Federal Government has reassured its commitment towards enhancing primary healthcare delivery across Nigeria with the launch of a series of strategic tools, reports, and digital platforms aimed at improving accountability and service outcomes. This programme unveiled at session of the 2025 Joint Annual Review (JAR) Conference in Abuja recorded top dignitaries cutting across government ...
Oil & Gas
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called for better welfare for pensioners in the oil and gas industry. In a one-day summit organised by the Association recently in Abuja with the theme: “The Future of Pension in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry”, the event aimed at addressing issues ...
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In a strengthen its digital economy, as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) announced plans to train 50 million citizens and raise the nation’s digital literacy level to 70 percent by 2027.This move is to create a workforce equipped to drive innovation, boost productivity, and enhance the country’s competitiveness in the global digital economy. ...
HEALTH
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salko has revealed that about 18 million malaria cases were averted annually through ongoing interventions under the National Malaria Eradication Programme (NMEP). He stated this this during his keynote address at the second day of the 2025 Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review (JAR), themed ...
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The Convener and National Coordinator of Transporters for Tinubu 2027 Support Group, Dr. Prince Segun Obayendo has called on Nigerians to endorses President Ahmed Tinubu's reelection in 2027 general elections. He made the disclosure while making his keynote address at a media conference held in Abuja on Thursday. The Convener tasked on citizens to rallying ...
HEALTH
The Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF) has reiterated its dedication to raising awareness, supporting indigent female and male cancer patients, and advocating for stronger policies to improve cancer care in Nigeria by empowering about 60 Cancer survivors with a sum of N100million. The Chief Executive Officer of Medicaid Cancer Foundation Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu disclosed the Fund ...
