The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has clarified that the Federal Government has not discarded Remitta as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approved payment gateway. The OAGF explained that Remitta would rather be integrated into the Treasury Management and Revenue Assurance (TMRAS) alongside other eligible Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSPs)...
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Nigeria’s Digital Future: There is Need for Collaboration Among Industries – NITDA DG
In order to propel Nigeria’s digital transformation, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged for increased industry collaboration, highlighting innovation and policy as crucial facilitators of sustainable growth. Inuwa stated that through concerted efforts among stakeholders, Nigeria has the potential to become a global digital powerhouse at The...
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NNN: 106 died awaiting payment of entitlements, survivors begs northern Governors
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna Beneficiaries of New Nigerian Newspapers (NNN) under the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) have lamented the non payment of their benefits amounting to N2.1billion, alleging that death toll of members waiting for the payment of their benefit have hits 106 as at January 2025. A statement issued and signed by Alhaji...
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NSCDC Kwara Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety on International Civil Defence Day
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has restated its dedication to ensuring public safety and national security as it joined the global community in marking International Civil Defence Day 2025. Speaking at the event held at the Command Headquarters in Ilorin, the State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, highlighted the...
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FG URGES NIGERIAN WOMEN TO LEVERAGE CAPITAL MARKET FOR WEALTH CREATION
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the Federal Government has called on Nigerian women to explore investment opportunities in the capital market, emphasizing its potential as a strategic pathway to wealth creation. The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, made the call today in Abuja during the official launch of the...
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Cleric Urges Husbands to Share Ramadan Chores, Appreciate Wives’ Efforts
The Chief Imam of Ajiyobiojo Central Mosque, Olunlade, Ilorin, Alhaji Saheed Ajiyobiojo, has called on Muslim men to support their wives with household chores during the Ramadan fast. Speaking in Ilorin the cleric emphasized the need for husbands to actively assist their wives instead of leaving all domestic responsibilities to them. He noted that many...
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Borno Gov orders 2-year tax waiver for flood victims, others
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved a two-year tax waiver for traders who were affected by the September 2024 flood disaster and Maiduguri Monday market traders. A statement Sunday by his media aide said, Zulum granted the waiver to ease financial burden and encourage business growth. “The devastating flood...
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N57bn NPA Contract Saga: What Malami SA told me before 2023 handing over -Contractor Otokpa
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna As the contract squarble lingered on, Mr. Emmanuel Otokpa, the main contractor awarded N57 billion contract in Nigeria Port Authority (NPA), has made another startling revelations, alleging that NPA moved the contract funds from Port Authority account to another account before the circular stopping movement of money from agencies accounts, when...
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ONLY CONTRACTORS WHO CAN DELIVER ARE NEEDED TO WORK ON NIGERIAN ROADS .- UMAHI
— Mobilise to Site for 2 Weeks Before Payment of Mobilisation Fees – Umahi* Only contractors who can deliver are required to work on Nigerian roads, according to the Honourable Minister of Works, His Excellency, Engr. (Sen.) David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE. This is to ensure that unwilling contractors do not give up on road...
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NIGERIA COMMITS TO PROTECTING EDUCATION, WELCOMES GLOBAL EXPERTISE
The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to protecting education, emphasizing that education is an investment, not expenditure. The Minister made this statement while receiving Michela Ranieri, Global Consultant for the Safe Schools Implementation Network, who paid her a courtesy visit in her office in Abuja. Education is...