In a move aimed at fulfilling its promise to improve the welfare of public sector workers, the Federal Government has announced that it will commence the long-awaited payment of the N35,000 wage award arrears owed to federal civil servants. The arrears, which span five months, will be paid in monthly instalments of N35,000, according to
With just two days to go, preparations are in top gear for the Kaduna Economic and Financial Inclusion Summit (KEFIS) 2025, scheduled to hold on April 30, 2025. The summit, which will take place in Kaduna, aims to bring together policymakers, financial sector leaders, development partners, and innovators to discuss strategies for advancing economic growth
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new measures aimed at simplifying documentation requirements for transactions conducted through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). In a circular issued on Monday, April 28, 2025, the apex bank disclosed that individuals making PAPSS transactions up to $2,000 and corporate entities up to $5,000 will now
The Adamawa State Government has launched a statewide polio vaccination campaign with the goal of immunizing over 1.4 million children under the age of five. The four-day exercise, which began on Sunday, is part of renewed efforts to eradicate polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases across the state. The campaign was flagged off at the Malkohi
Katsina State Government has announced a groundbreaking commitment to allocate 30% of its annual budget to climate-resilient infrastructure and environmental sustainability efforts. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda made this declaration during the inaugural Katsina Climate Action and Green Investment Summit held recently in Abuja. Speaking at the summit, Governor Radda emphasized the state’s dedication to addressing
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has warned job seekers across the country to be cautious and avoid falling prey to fraudulent recruitment schemes orchestrated by criminal elements posing as officials of the Service. In a statement issued on Monday, Controller General of the FFS, Engr. Abdulganiyu O. Jaji, raised the alarm over the circulation of
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the payment of ₦46.6 billion as the first phase of liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank. The payout, which started on Friday, targets depositors whose balances exceeded the insured limit of ₦5 million. This move comes following the revocation of Heritage Bank’s operating license
The Federal Government has restated its unwavering commitment to ensuring peace and security across all parts of Nigeria, describing it as the cornerstone for the nation’s development and prosperity. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this assertion while speaking in Abuja at his inauguration as the Chairman of the Niger State Development
In a significant development, the United States has reiterated its commitment to support Nigeria’s efforts in combating the growing menace of drug trafficking and the abuse of illicit substances. This commitment was made official on Monday during a high-level meeting in Abuja, where representatives from both countries engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation on
The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses encroaching on the designated road and rail corridor along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The warning, which came through a public notice, calls for the immediate cessation of unauthorized activities along the 69.1-kilometer stretch of the expressway, which is crucial for the ongoing and
