Abuja, Nigeria | September 17, 2025 The Federal Government has commended state governments for their improved commitment to basic education financing through increased access to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) counterpart funds. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday while receiving an update from UBEC officials on the
Lagos, Nigeria – September 16, 2025 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive requiring all Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) to implement succession planning for their Managing Directors (MDs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs). This policy aims to enhance corporate governance and ensure the stability of the Nigerian banking sector.According to a
LAGOS, Nigeria – September 16, 2025 The Personal Pension Plan (PPP), formerly known as the Micro Pension Plan (MPP), has recorded a remarkable ninefold growth over the past four years, highlighting its increasing significance in Nigeria’s pension sector.According to the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), contributions to the scheme rose from ₦168.63 million
Abuja, Nigeria | September 16, 2025 Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has described President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms as the most ambitious overhaul of Nigeria’s fiscal framework in decades.Speaking on Tuesday during the maiden Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Dogara urged the government to prioritize transparency
By: Saidat Adewale A major fire is currently unfolding at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Mandilas branch located on Broad Street, Lagos Island. The blaze reportedly began around 1:30 PM today, rapidly spreading through multiple floors of the six-storey building.According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the fire appears to have originated
Abuja, Nigeria | September 16, 2026Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced a series of fresh incentives aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, targeting the reduction of poverty and creation of jobs in rural communities. The announcement was made today during the FAO National and Subregional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja.The reforms are designed to lift
Kano, Nigeria | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 The newly appointed Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, Bala Bawa-Bodinga, has ordered 24-hour patrols and surveillance on critical national assets and infrastructure across the state’s 44 local government areas.The directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the
Abuja, Nigeria | September 16, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of five Executive Directors to the board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC).The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of
Awka, Nigeria | September 16, 2025 The Anambra State Government has concluded plans to disburse ₦3.5 billion to 8,300 beneficiaries under the second batch of its “1Youth2Skills Plus” programme.Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Awka. He explained that the empowerment package is designed to help youths establish
UYO, Nigeria – September 16, 2025 The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Fabian-Obot, has inaugurated a six-member committee to review and update the rules of the state’s Judicial Service Commission.The announcement was made on Monday during the opening of the 2025/2026 Legal Year at the Judiciary Multi-purpose Hall in Uyo. Justice Fabian-Obot
