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The Federal Government has said it will not publish specific details on how funds obtained from its $5bn financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank will be spent, arguing that the facility was duly approved by the National Assembly and is primarily intended to refinance more expensive debt. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister […] The post FG Says It Won’t Release Spending…
The Lagos State Government has equipped 100 young people with practical skills in event planning and management as part of efforts to create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the state’s expanding events industry. The beneficiaries completed the maiden Events Planning and Management Training Programme organised by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment in partnership […] The…
The Federal Government has called on the South African authorities to take immediate and practical steps to end xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in the country. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call on Tuesday during a virtual roundtable organised by the Nigerian Institute […] The post FG Urges South…
The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to suspend the processing of expenses for official foreign trips by government appointees who do not obtain prior clearance from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The directive was contained in a circular dated August 13, 2026, signed by […] The post FG Orders MDAs to Stop Funding…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria two days earlier than the scheduled end of his two-week vacation. Shettima arrived in Abuja late on Tuesday, August 18, according to officials in his office who confirmed his return on Wednesday. “He returned yesterday evening,” one of the officials said, while another aide confirmed that the […] The post Shettima Returns to Nigeria Two Days…
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to address the 81st United Nations General Assembly General Debate in New York on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. According to the provisional list of speakers, Tinubu will deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the morning session on the second day of the high-level debate, which runs from September 22 to 28 […] The post Tinubu to Address UN General Assembly…
The Lagos State Government has recognised 506 officers of the Unified Local Government Service for dedicating more than 30 years to public service. The officers, made up of 492 senior and 14 junior personnel, received the Long Service Merit Award on Tuesday at the 2026 ceremony organised by the Office of Local Government Establishments and […] The post Lagos Honours 506 Local Government Officers…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the by-election to fill the vacant Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. The seat became vacant following the death of Tongo Yaya, who represented the constituency in the National Assembly. INEC announced the election date on Tuesday in its timetable […] The post…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to deliver key infrastructure and healthcare projects before the end of his tenure, despite the limited time remaining in office. Fubara made the commitment on Tuesday during the inauguration of the 12.1-kilometre Egwi-Afara-Mba Road in Etche Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who has previously stated […] The post Fubara Vows to…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu could have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress in the August 15 Osun State governorship election if the Federal Government had deployed its political influence. Wike, who remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, made the statement on Tuesday […] The post Wike Claims Tinubu Could…
