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In a significant move that signals improved commitment to retirees in Nigeria, the federal government has announced a release of ₦3.9 billion to clear arrears owed to 91,146 pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). This landmark disbursement comes on the heels of an increase in the minimum…
In a bid to dispel growing speculation surrounding an alleged confrontation between the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Nigerian military, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has firmly denied reports of any personal or institutional conflict. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Wike clarified that his recent actions regarding disputed lands…
In a major policy shift that has captured national attention, the Federal Government of Nigeria has suspended the planned 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, just weeks before its scheduled implementation. The suspension, announced by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), comes amid growing concerns over inflation, fuel prices, and supply…
In a significant policy signal that could reshape the future of journalism in Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the proposal by the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) calling for comprehensive tax relief and Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption for the media sector. The move has been widely welcomed as a potential game-changer for…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has broken his silence on the much-talked-about confrontation between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and a naval officer, describing the incident as “unfortunate” but insisting that there is no basis to sanction the officer involved. The altercation, which went viral on social media, has sparked…
In a firm yet measured statement, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has declared that there is no genocide taking place in northern Nigeria, despite escalating violence and mounting international concern over the humanitarian crisis in the region. Speaking during a press conference in New York, Youssouf urged the international…
In a major stride toward Nigeria’s industrial and security independence, the Federal Government has announced a landmark partnership between the Ministry of Steel Development and the Ministry of Defence — paving the way for Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited to begin producing military hardware. This historic move marks the first time the iconic Ajaokuta Steel plant,…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially issued an important advisory to all shortlisted candidates ahead of the much-anticipated Paramilitary Computer-Based Test (CBT) 2025. The directive outlines the login procedure, verification process, and examination conduct for candidates applying to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…
In a breathtaking showcase of grit, skill and unrelenting ambition, the men’s football team of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) — popularly dubbed the “Transformers” — have emerged victorious in the football competition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) 2025 edition. This triumph marks a landmark achievement for the institution’s athletics programme,…
The long-running rivalry between two of West Africa’s deadliest terrorist factions — Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) — has once again erupted into violence.This time, the battleground was the Lake Chad area in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, where a fierce confrontation reportedly left dozens, possibly hundreds, of fighters dead. Eyewitness…
