In a significant step toward expanding Nigeria’s digital footprint on the global stage, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading Canadian tech enterprises, Goose FL and Fireflies AI. The landmark agreements were formalized during the Nigeria–Canada Investment Forum and the Nigeria Investment Economic Conference in...
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Counter-statement: How FG Refutes the Falsified “CDCFIB Recruitment Update
The Ministry of Interior has alerted the public about a fraudulent press release currently in circulation on various social media and messaging platforms. The fake document, dated August 11, 2026, concerns the ongoing recruitment exercise of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).This misleading release is titled “CDCFIB Recruitment Update” and has...
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Tinubu’s Security Push Pays Off as 163 Woro Abductees Regain Freedom — AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies for the successful rescue of 163 women and children abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who received the rescued victims in Ilorin on Friday, said the development was a major relief after months...
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Prof. Nnodu Unveils Roadmap to Success for Emerging Clinical Researchers and Institutions
By Prosper OkoyeThe growing burden of non-communicable diseases and shortage of well-trained investigators have made it increasingly urgent to mentor and train the next generation of clinical researchers in West Africa, Professor Obiageli Nnodu, Director of Research and Grants at the West African College of Physicians, has warned.Speaking Monday at a two-day Research Capacity Building...
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FG Announces Drop in Malaria Prevalence to 15%, Moves to Scale Up Chemoprevention for Infants
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating malaria elimination across the nation, announcing plans to advance policy measures for the large-scale rollout of Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC). Speaking at the PMC Dissemination Meeting held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,...
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NCAA Air Traffic Engineers Distance Themselves from NAAE Executive Statement on Ticket Sales Charge Review
The NCAA Chapter of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has formally disassociated itself from recent media statements credited to the NAAE National President concerning the proposed review of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) sharing formula. The chapter clarified that the published position does not reflect the consensus of its members, noting that...
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Housing Minister Inspects FMBN Headquarters After Fire Incident
* Assures Nigerians Records Remain Safe* Commends Bank’s Digital TransformationThe Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqa Rabe Darma, PhD, has assured Nigerians that no critical records or customer data were lost in the fire incident that affected a section of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria’s (FMBN’s) headquarters in Abuja on Saturday,...
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FG TO PAY OUTSTANDING WAGE AWARD BEFORE MID AUGUST, PROMOTION ARREARS TO FOLLOW
The Federal Government has assured public servants that the outstanding wage award will be paid before the middle of August, while promotion arrears are being processed as part of ongoing efforts to fulfil its commitments to workers. The assurance was given by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele,...
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FG Strengthens Workers’ Welfare as HCSF, NSITF Present Maiden Compensation Cheques to Civil Servants.
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare, dignity and protection of Federal Civil Servants with the maiden presentation of compensation cheques to beneficiaries under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), a significant step in strengthening social protection within the Federal Public Service. The presentation, held today in Abuja, provided tangible support to public...
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NACTAL, survivor-led group explore partnership to combat human trafficking in Nigeria
By Prosper Okoye The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) on Friday held a strategic meeting with representatives of the Voices Unchained Trafficking Survivor Initiative to explore collaboration on efforts to combat human trafficking and promote safe and regular migration in Nigeria. The meeting, held at the NACTAL National Secretariat in Abuja, focused...