Abuja – June 30, 2025 The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has appealed to stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) education sector to embrace constructive dialogue and a shared sense of responsibility in resolving the ongoing strike by primary school teachers. Speaking during a strategic engagement with education officials and relevant stakeholders in
Abuja – June 30, 2025 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced that its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. This was confirmed by the Deputy National Secretary of the party, Barrister Festus Fuanter, while briefing journalists shortly after the
A Nigerian lawyer, Joshua Ijaodola, has dragged the Federal Government before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to invalidate the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), alleging that both institutions are unconstitutional. The suits, which were filed separately on June 24, 2025,
Shelleng/Guyuk, Adamawa State – June 30, 2025 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the devastating windstorm disaster that struck parts of Shelleng and Guyuk Local Government Areas in Adamawa State. The evaluation, carried out by officials from NEMA’s Yola Operations Office, was in response to reports of extensive damage
June 30 2025 – International Desk Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Monday, sliding below $67 per barrel, following Iran’s unexpected decision not to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over a potential supply disruption in the Gulf region. The development comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. However, Iran’s
Abuja, Nigeria – June 30, 2025 The Federal Government has officially unveiled sweeping tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms, set to take effect in 2026, aimed at reducing the tax burden on low-income earners, increasing transparency in financial transactions, and restructuring VAT distribution across the three tiers of government. The reforms, announced through the
Nigeria has taken major strides toward exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, as government agencies and financial regulators intensify efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework. This progress was revealed following ongoing evaluations by international financial oversight bodies, which acknowledged Nigeria’s recent reforms and improved compliance with FATF’s
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has confirmed the disbursement of over ₦38.2 billion in verified institutional charges, directly benefiting 366,247 students across 206 accredited tertiary institutions in the country. This milestone underscores NELFUND’s unwavering commitment to ensuring transparency, efficiency, and impact in the implementation of its student loan scheme, which forms a vital component
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty through the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), a comprehensive empowerment initiative under the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE). As part of the scheme, beneficiaries across the country will
The Board, Management, and entire staff of Jaiz Bank Plc have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Dr. Aminu Alhassan Dantata, CON, widely revered as a national beacon of philanthropy, humility, and Islamic faith. In a condolence message issued by the bank, the late elder statesman was described as a “towering figure whose
