July 7, 2025 In a move aimed at cushioning the impact of rising transport costs, the Kaduna State Government has officially rolled out a free transportation scheme for civil servants and students across the state. Beginning today, July 7, eligible individuals with valid identification cards can board designated state-run buses at no cost. Announcing the
July 7, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a major drug trafficking attempt involving cocaine ingeniously concealed within lipstick containers and property title documents. The illicit substances were being shipped to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom through courier and airport channels. According to a statement by the NDLEA, the drugs
Ibadanland is poised for a new chapter in its rich traditional history as former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, prepares to ascend the revered throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Sources within the Olubadan-in-Council confirmed that all customary rites and due consultations have been concluded in line with the ancient chieftaincy succession
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the opening of subscription for the July 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds, offering investors competitive interest rates of 16.262% and 16.762% for the 2-year and 3-year tenors respectively. In a public notice released on Monday, the DMO disclosed that the offer will remain open from
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has reiterated the need for inclusive national growth and sustained attention to rural development in her message to commemorate World Rural Development Day. In her address, the First Lady emphasized that rural communities form the backbone of Nigeria’s socio-economic structure
July 7, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially discredited a fraudulent list currently circulating on social media, which claims to contain names of shortlisted candidates for a purported Computer-Based Test (CBT) in an ongoing recruitment exercise. In a statement issued on Monday, the NCS described the document as fake and misleading, warning the
July 7, 2025 Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) posted their highest quarterly revenue since the sector was privatised in 2013, raking in a record sum during the first quarter of 2025. This development comes despite growing public frustration over erratic electricity supply nationwide. According to industry data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the
July 7, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to improving food security and enhancing agricultural productivity by systematically eliminating structural bottlenecks hindering the sector. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, President Tinubu
July 7, 2025 The Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, a premier maternal and neonatal healthcare institution in Nigeria, celebrated its 65th anniversary on Monday, July 7, 2025, marking over six decades of unwavering dedication to maternal and child health. Founded in 1960, the hospital has stood as a beacon of hope for thousands of families, delivering
July 7, 2025 In a bid to strengthen environmental health standards and ensure safer medical practices, the Lagos State Government has commenced a comprehensive training programme for health facility managers across the state on effective healthcare waste management. The training, spearheaded by the Lagos State Ministry of Health in collaboration with relevant environmental agencies, began
