Bauchi State Government has approved a revised salary and welfare package designed to attract and retain medical doctors and other health professionals within the state’s healthcare system. The decision comes amid growing concerns over staff shortages and the need to improve healthcare delivery across the region. The approval was made during a recent State Executive
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced urgent reconstruction works on three transmission towers that collapsed along the 330kV Kainji–Birnin Kebbi transmission line on May 7, 2025. The collapse, caused by severe wind conditions, resulted in significant power outages affecting Sokoto, Kebbi, and parts of Kaduna states. To fast-track the restoration process, TCN deployed
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has voiced serious concern over the renewed outbreak of violence in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, urging all parties to exercise restraint and return to the path of peaceful dialogue. In a statement issued on Friday, May 17, 2025, the Chairperson welcomed
The 42nd edition of Nigeria’s national economic brief has spotlighted a significant shift in the country’s fiscal trajectory, with debt repayment emerging as a central focus for both federal and state governments. The development comes in the wake of key policy reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at restructuring the economy and enhancing
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appealed to financial institutions and corporate organisations operating within the state to actively partner with the government in improving the lives of residents through impactful social investments. The governor made the call during a public engagement in Abeokuta, stressing that the role of both government and private sector
In a bold move to reclaim and rejuvenate one of Lagos’ most neglected urban corridors, the Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft to execute a large-scale environmental cleanup in Apapa and its surrounding communities. The initiative, which aligns with the state’s broader vision of building a
A tragic gas explosion at Nobpet Fueling Station, situated directly opposite the Air Force Junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday morning, has left no fewer than five individuals injured and eight vehicles burnt beyond recognition. The incident, which occurred around 10 a.m., originated from the gas section of the fueling station and quickly
In a major push to modernize administrative processes and promote ease of doing business, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a comprehensive digital platform designed to handle citizenship and business permit applications seamlessly. The new system, known as the Online Citizenship and Business Department Management System (CBMS), was unveiled by the Ministry of Interior
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to deepening its strong and enduring relationship with the Republic of Zambia, emphasizing the fraternal bond that has existed between both nations for decades. Speaking on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima made the remarks while receiving Dr. Samuel Miambo, Special Envoy of Zambian President
ABUJA — The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to unite in the fight against corruption, warning that without collective resolve, the menace could cripple the nation’s quest for sustainable development. Olukoyede made the appeal while addressing stakeholders at
