August 26, 2025

General

General Land

FCT Administration Moves to Revoke Titles of Over 3,300 Property Owners, Including Embassies, Over Ground Rent Defaults

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to revoke the titles of more than 3,300 property owners—including diplomatic missions and corporate entities—over non-payment of ground rent. According to FCTA officials, the affected individuals and organizations failed to settle statutory land use charges despite multiple notices and extended deadlines. The administration emphasized that this

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General

President Tinubu Hails Uncle Sam at 90, Describes Him as an Eminent Statesman and Journalism Icon

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Chief Olu Samuel Ogbemudia, popularly known as “Uncle Sam,” on the occasion of his 90th birthday, describing him as an eminent statesman and a towering icon of Nigerian journalism. In a congratulatory message released by the Presidency, Tinubu lauded Uncle Sam’s enduring legacy in the media

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General Policy update

Tinubu Establishes National Credit Guarantee Company, Appoints Dogara as Board Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), a key initiative aimed at enhancing access to credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. In a significant development, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has been appointed as the Chairman

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General

NEMA Hosts Strategic Workshop to Develop 2025 Operational Plan

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has convened a high-level strategic workshop aimed at formulating its Operational Plan for 2025. The session, held in Abuja, brought together senior management staff, emergency response stakeholders, and technical partners to review current capacities and chart a proactive course for disaster preparedness and response in the coming year. Director-General

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General Webinar

NASFAT and HASDAT Host Virtual Seminar on Halal Certification and Consumer Confidence

By Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere | June 13, 2025 In a remarkable show of collaboration and commitment to food safety and Islamic compliance, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) and the Halal Standard Development and Assessment Trust (HASDAT) hosted a virtual seminar, drawing stakeholders from various sectors to discuss key issues surrounding Halal certification. The seminar, held via Zoom,

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General

Lagos Special Adviser Advocates Smart, Inclusive Cities at Global Real Estate Congress

Lagos State Special Adviser on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, has called for the development of smart and inclusive cities as a pathway to sustainable urban growth. Speaking at the Global Real Estate Congress, she emphasized the need for integrated planning that addresses affordable housing, digital infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. Odunuga-Bakare highlighted Lagos State’s commitment to forward-thinking

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Democracy Day General

Democracy Day: VP Shettima Joins President Tinubu at National Assembly for Special Joint Session

Earlier today, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a special joint sitting of the National Assembly to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, celebrating 26 years of unbroken democratic governance in the country. The historic session, held within the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly in Abuja, formed part of the official

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General Police

IGP Charges Police to Maintain Momentum as Security Forces Record Breakthroughs Against Kidnappers in Delta, Katsina

In a decisive show of strength and coordination, the Nigeria Police Force, in synergy with other security agencies, has made commendable progress in its nationwide clampdown on violent crime, recording significant achievements in Delta and Katsina States. These latest operations, carried out with precision and guided intelligence, have led to the rescue of multiple kidnapped

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Democracy Day General

VP Shettima: History Returns Democratic Mandate to Abiola’s Loyal Ally, President Tinubu

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has remarked that history has, through divine orchestration, handed the baton of Nigeria’s democratic journey back to one of the closest allies of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—decades after the setback of the June 12, 1993 presidential election annulment. Speaking on Thursday at the

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Mosop Urges Tinubu to Establish Inquiry to Exonerate Saro-Wiwa, Others, Says ‘Pardon Not Enough’

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to go beyond issuing a posthumous pardon and initiate a formal inquiry aimed at exonerating the late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni 9 members. MOSOP emphasized that while a presidential pardon may be symbolic, it does

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