NSITF, NECA Unveil Plans for 2025 Safe Workplace Initiative
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), in collaboration with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) have announced plans to roll out the 2025 Safe Workplace Initiative (SWIP). The initiative under the guidance of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, is aimed at strengthening compliance with workplace safety and employee compensation […]
SEC Sets Higher Capital Thresholds for Market Operators
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the most significant revision of minimum capital requirements for capital market operators since 2015, in a move to strengthen market stability and protect investors. The new rules, outlined in a circular issued on January 16, 2026, give operators until June 30, 2027 to comply […]
Heroic Imam Abubakar Abdullahi Dies in Plateau
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Imam of Yelwa, Gindin Akwati in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, has died, the state government announced on Friday. The late cleric gained national and international recognition in June 2018, when armed attackers stormed Barkin Ladi communities. Imam Abdullahi opened his mosque and home to shelter hundreds of […]
Ugandan Opposition, Bobi Wine on House Arrest after Election
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest on Friday, a day after national elections that early official results show heavily favour President Yoweri Museveni, who is seeking to prolong his nearly four-decade rule. Museveni, in power since 1986, has been accused of “brutal repression” of opposition voices ahead of […]
Kaduna Advances Life Skills Education for Girls under AGILE Project
By Olorunyomi Adetinuyo Kaduna State is set to institutionalize life skills education across its public schools, aimed at equiping young people, particularly girls, with the tools to navigate life beyond the classroom. This initiative was highlighted at a recent media briefing in Abuja, organized by the Centre for Girls’ Education (CGE) in collaboration with the […]
Minority Caucus Urges FG to Boost Military Welfare, Equipment
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to urgently improve the welfare of the armed forces and provide enhanced security equipment to enable them effectively tackle rising insecurity across the country. The Caucus made the call in a statement on the occasion of this year’s Armed […]
Kalu Urges United Action to Tackle Food Insecurity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for urgent and coordinated action by stakeholders across the agriculture value chain to address Nigeria’s food security challenges. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) on Thursday in Abuja, Kalu stressed that agriculture […]
Speaker Abbas salutes Nigeria’s Armed Forces Sacrifice
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their courage, discipline and commitment in defending the country against internal and external threats. In a message issued on Thursday to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Speaker paid tribute to officers and men […]
VAT on Bank Charges Not New – NRS
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) says Value-Added Tax (VAT) on bank charges is not a new policy and was not introduced by the Nigeria Tax Act. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Service describes claims of a fresh VAT burden on banking transactions as inaccurate. It clarifies that VAT has long […]
Reps Pledges Continued Support for Nigerian Armed Forces
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing policies, legislation, and oversight measures that strengthen the welfare, capacity, and professionalism of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The assurance came as the House joined Nigerians in commemorating the newly designated Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. In a statement by the House […]