The Federal Government of Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing fight against terrorism, securing 44 new convictions against individuals found guilty of financing terrorist activities. The convictions were obtained following detailed investigations and prosecutions carried out under the framework of the Kainji mass trial proceedings, which resumed recently in Niger State. The
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Federal Government has attributed the delay in processing June 2025 salaries for some federal civil servants to a technical network glitch at Zenith Bank, which affected automated payments into affected employees’ accounts. In a statement released by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), spokesman Bawa Mokwa
As Nigeria’s Federal Government gears up for a comprehensive review of its refining assets in 2025, insiders at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) signal a potential move to sell its state-owned refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna. This decision stems from persistent challenges tied to underperformance, massive capital expenditure, and a renewed
July 11, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Interior has officially announced the commencement of recruitment into four of its key paramilitary agencies, set to begin on Monday, 14th July 2025. The exercise will open up employment opportunities in the following agencies: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Nigeria Fire
July 11, 2025 | Port Harcourt — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Government, has officially kicked off the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises – Niger Delta (LIFE‑ND) project, allocating a combined $90 million to support agribusiness in Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Imo
Abuja | July 10, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to end the continuous use of public funds to subsidize power distribution companies (DISCOs), warning that the current arrangement is economically unsustainable and counterproductive. During plenary on Tuesday, lawmakers decried the heavy financial burden placed on the federal budget through
In a renewed push to tackle the persistent energy crisis across the continent, the Federal Government of Nigeria is calling for a strategic investment of $32.8 billion aimed at improving electricity access for over 300 million Africans currently living without power. The appeal was made in line with Nigeria’s commitment to regional development and energy
Abuja, July 10, 2025 The Federal Government has officially launched the first-ever national common entrance examination into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Class 1, targeting admissions into 34 revamped federal and state technical colleges. The exercise marks a strategic shift toward developing industry-ready skills among youth. Held on June 14, 2025, the landmark exam
Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s economy is on the path to recovery, crediting the steady improvement to the bold and far-reaching reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the newly elected executives of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, the
Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Federal Government has finalized a significant syndicated financing arrangement, secured through the Engineering, Procurement, Construction + Finance (EPC+F) model with Hitech Construction, to support Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. The deal includes: A $100 million facility from the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, targeting the 47.7 km stretch in Lagos State
