Politics

JUST IN: Zamfara Governor Lawal Approves Six Fresh Appointments

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of six qualified citizens into the various strategic government positions. Conveying the approval, the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammed Nakwada said the following appointments take immediate effect: 1. Abubakar Bello Ruwan Dorowa – Executive Chairman, State and Local Government Contributory Pension Commission 2. Dalhatu Tukur […]

News

Zamfara Governor Launches Six Key State Development Committees

Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s commitment to establishing principles of good governance in the operations of public offices in Zamfara State. On Thursday, the governor inaugurated six committees to implement Zamfara’s development policies and programs at the old council chamber of the government house in Gusau. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman […]

Economy

BREAKING: Fed Govt Declares End Of Fuel, FX Subsidies

The Federal Government has officially ended subsidies on fuel and foreign exchange, according to an announcement made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Thursday. Speaking at the presentation of the Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank in Abuja, Edun explained that the subsidies had drained the […]

Economy

FAAC Distributes ₦1.3 Trillion to Federal, State, Local Govts

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦1.298 trillion among the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils, derived from September 2024 Federation Account revenues. In a statement released last night, Mr. Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, clarified […]

Insecurity

Ribadu Sounds Alarm: FG’s Weapons Now in Hands of Terrorists, Bandits

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, revealed that a large portion of the illicit weapons in circulation across Nigeria originally belonged to the Federal Government. Ribadu made this assertion on Thursday during an arms destruction exercise organized by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) at the […]

Economy

World Bank Warns FG Not to Reverse Current Economic Reforms

The World Bank has advised the federal government not to reverse the ongoing economic reforms, cautioning that such a move could have detrimental consequences for Nigeria’s economy. Key policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration on its first day in office include the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of multiple foreign exchange systems. […]

International

Bauchi: USAID Launches Cash Transfer, Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award (ICHSSA-4) project, has unveiled a transformative initiative in Bauchi State aimed at providing financial support and health insurance to vulnerable households. The program, launched in collaboration with the Bauchi State Contributory Health Management Agency and the Ministry of Women […]

News

Key Insights from Meeting Between FG, Labour Leaders Revealed

The Federal Government has shared details on its recent engagement with organized labour, emphasizing the need for regular dialogue. Speaking after the meeting on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, highlighted the government’s commitment to maintaining open communication with labour leaders to prevent crises. The meeting, which took place at the […]

International

Eradicating Poverty May Take Over 100 Years in Many Countries – World Bank

The World Bank has warned that eradicating poverty for nearly half the global population could take more than 100 years, based on current trends. This stark projection comes from the Bank’s newly released Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report, the first comprehensive post-pandemic assessment of global efforts to combat poverty and promote shared prosperity in a […]

News

List of States Leading the Way, Paying Above ₦70,000 Minimum Wage

Several Nigerian states have chosen to surpass the Federal Government’s approved minimum wage of ₦70,000 for workers, seeking to provide more financial support for their workforce. In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu sanctioned a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for civil servants nationwide, with a commitment to review the figure every three years. Following this […]