The Federal Government has approved contracts worth ₦68.7 billion for major electricity projects aimed at improving power supply to universities, teaching hospitals, and rural communities involved in agriculture across Nigeria. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed the development to journalists after this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting, which was presided over by President Bola Tinubu...
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TINUBU OFFERS AUTOMATIC EMPLOYMENT, SCHOLARSHIP, CASH TO 210 EX-CORPS MEMBERS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has offered automatic employment, Scholarship within Nigeria up to Doctorate level and cash awards of N250,000 each, to a total of 210 ex-Corps Members drawn from 2020 – 2023 service years. This number is comprised of 200 who went beyond the call of duty to distinguish themselves in the course...
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CGC Adeniyi Honours Late Journalist Dr. Leon Usigbe With Heartfelt Tribute at State House
By Folusho Adeogun The Presidential Villa, Abuja, became a site of reflection and reverence on Monday, 27 July 2025, as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, paid a solemn visit to the State House Press Gallery to honour the memory of the late Dr. Leon Usigbe, Abuja Bureau Chief of...
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Kwara Women Accountants Urged to Uphold Integrity, Resist Pressure
Women accountants in Kwara State have been urged to remain steadfast in upholding the values of integrity, truth, and accountability, despite societal pressures that may challenge their professional ethics. The newly inaugurated Chairperson of the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Ilorin Chapter, Hajia Bilkisu Lawal, gave the charge during her investiture ceremony as...
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The Leap of Faith: Trusting Your Muse in the Creative Void
By Emman Usman Shehu Every time a writer settles into their chair, fingers poised over the keyboard or pen hovering above the page, they are not merely beginning a task; they are initiating a profound act of faith. It’s a leap into what often feels like a creative void, an expanse where ideas may or...
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INUWA URGES BUSINESS OWNERS TO WELCOME AI AS INNOVATION PARTNER
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged business executives to stop seeing artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat to human jobs and instead embrace it as a cooperative partner in fostering innovation and economic growth.Inuwa questioned the traditional view of AI as just an automation tool during...
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Dettol, WBFA Empower Kwara Students as Hygiene Ambassadors to Lead Health Campaigns in Schools
In a bid to promote hygiene and reduce disease transmission in schools, Dettol and its partner, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), have inducted 42 students from Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State as ambassadors of its Hygiene Quest programme. The induction, held in Ilorin, marked a significant milestone in efforts to instill a lifelong...
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NIGERIA CHAMPIONS SUSTAINABLE FINANCING AT AU EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AS UNION SEES STRONG IMPROVEMENTS IN MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS
The African Union has reported significant progress in member-states’ contributions to its 2025 Regular Budget, with Nigeria playing a key leadership role in championing sustainable financing. This was disclosed by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, at the 47th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council, held...
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CLARIFICATION ON FAILED JUNE 2025 SALARY PAYMENTS FOR SOME EMPLOYEES
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) wishes to inform the general public, particularly Federal Government employees, that it is aware of the recent complaints regarding the non-receipt of June 2025 salaries by some personnel especially those whose accounts are domiciled with Zenith Bank Plc. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the...
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FGN ADVANCES ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY IN BRAZIL AT OGUN INVESTMENT FORUM SUMMIT
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step in advancing its economic diplomacy efforts in Brazil, as the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun participated in the Ogun State Investment Forum with the Brazilian Business Community. This engagement was part of a broader effort to promote...