ABUJA — In a concerted push to deepen digital governance and streamline public administration across Nigeria, Heads of Civil Service from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) gathered in Abuja on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, for a comprehensive presentation on the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system—a key component of ongoing public sector
ABUJA — The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has emphasized that Nigeria’s quest for sustainable national development is inextricably tied to the effectiveness of its civil service, describing it as the “engine room” of policy implementation and institutional stability. Dr. Alake made the remarks on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, during a panel
The Adamawa State Government has formally revoked the traditional title of Waziri Adamawa, previously held by former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, citing the implementation of a revised policy affecting emirate and traditional council appointments across the state. According to reliable sources within the state’s Ministry of Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs, the new directive mandates
ABUJA — Tensions are mounting as retired police officers across Nigeria have issued a strong warning of a nationwide strike set for August 2025, over lingering grievances tied to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The aggrieved retirees staged a protest in Abuja on Tuesday, demanding urgent government intervention to exit the scheme, which they described
LONDON — Global crude oil prices have plummeted by over 3%, falling below the $70 per barrel threshold, following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The truce, confirmed Tuesday morning, has significantly eased tensions in the Middle East, triggering a rapid decline in geopolitical risk premiums associated
BRUSSELS — Nigeria and India have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation on customs operations, trade facilitation, and anti-smuggling initiatives following high-level discussions at the 91st Session of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Policy Commission, held in Brussels, Belgium. The strategic dialogue took place on the sidelines of the global customs meeting, where Nigeria’s Comptroller-General of
ABUJA — Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested six suspected bandits, including three women, shortly after their return from the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The arrests were made over the weekend at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, following intelligence-led surveillance. A senior security source confirmed that the
In a major anti-corruption bust, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Umar Ajiya Isa, over a massive $7.2 billion scandal involving Nigeria’s long-abandoned refinery rehabilitation projects. It was gathered on Monday that Isa, who served as NNPCL’s CFO, is
LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has joined the Philippine Consulate and members of the Filipino community in Nigeria to commemorate the 127th anniversary of the Philippines’ independence, reaffirming the state’s commitment to promoting cultural diversity, international friendship, and mutual cooperation. The colourful event, held at the Philippine Consulate in Lagos, brought together government officials,
MAGODO, LAGOS — Participants of the Lagos State Public Service Accelerator Programme (PSAP) have engaged in a purposeful team-bonding exercise aimed at fostering collaboration, enhancing interpersonal skills, and reinforcing the core values of effective public service delivery. The session, which took place earlier this week at the PSAP training facility in Magodo, was part of
