The newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Nnam, has officially assumed duty, with a strong charge to staff under his leadership to uphold the highest standards of performance, professionalism, and integrity in the discharge of their duties. Addressing departmental directors and unit heads at his inaugural meeting held at
The revered Ghusl Kaaba ceremony—an age-old Islamic tradition of cleansing the interior of the Holy Kaaba—is scheduled to take place on the 15th of Muharram, 1447 AH. Based on lunar calendar calculations, the date corresponds to either Thursday, July 10, or Friday, July 11, 2025, subject to the official sighting of the moon in the
Abuja, Nigeria – May 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has officially opened the N300 billion Series VII Sovereign Sukuk for public subscription. This offering presents a viable Halal investment opportunity for Muslims across the country who seek to grow their wealth in line with Islamic financial principles. The
The revered city of Makkah is set to witness a deeply spiritual and historic moment as the Kiswah, the ceremonial cloth that enrobes the Holy Kaaba, is replaced on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This date coincides with 1st Muharram, 1447 AH, heralding the beginning of the Islamic New Year. This time honoured tradition, though once
In a sweeping move that could reshape the migration plans of thousands of Nigerians, the British Government has released a new Immigration White Paper outlining significant changes to who can enter, work, study, and settle in the United Kingdom. The aim: to cut immigration by around 100,000 people per year, and Nigerians, who are among
The Federal Government has called for the strategic utilization of Nigeria’s growing pension assets to support key sectors of the economy, emphasizing that proper deployment could serve as a catalyst for national development and long-term financial sustainability. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made this known during a
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CIG Motors Company Limited to provide technical training in automobile repairs and maintenance for beneficiaries of its flagship Skill-to-Wealth programme. The agreement, signed in Abuja, marks a significant step in the government’s drive to tackle
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has called on the top management of the Federal Ministry of Finance to redouble their efforts in advancing Nigeria’s economic growth and ensuring fiscal stability in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The minister made the
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the maritime sector through comprehensive digital reforms aimed at improving regulatory governance, fostering shipping development, and optimizing revenue collection. In a recent statement, NIMASA highlighted its ongoing efforts to modernize the agency’s operations and ensure greater efficiency in managing Nigeria’s maritime
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the timely delivery of the Abuja (Mararraba)-Keffi section of the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Dual Carriageway, with assurances that the project will be completed by June 2026. This assurance was given after an inspection of the project site on Saturday, 10th May 2025, led by the Honourable Minister of State
