Budget Clarifies NEDC ₦246Bn Allocation, Debunks Salaries Claims
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has rejected recent claims that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a ₦246 billion salaries budget, describing the allegation as misleading and based on a misunderstanding of Nigeria’s federal budgeting process. Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, explained that the ₦246.77 billion figure […]
TUC Gives Health Ministry 7-Day Ultimatum Over ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to withdraw a circular enforcing the “No Work, No Pay” policy. It is also requesting that salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) be immediately restored. In a […]
SEC, Police Forge Alliance to Combat Investment, Crypto Fraud
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have agreed to establish a formal collaboration to combat illegal investment schemes, Ponzi operations, and cryptocurrency fraud across the country. The agreement was reached during a meeting between the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and the Inspector-General of […]
FCTA Approves Five Memos on Infrastructure, Services
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved five key memoranda aimed at sustaining infrastructure development and improving service delivery in Abuja. The approval came at the first Executive Council (EXCO) meeting of 2026, chaired by the FCT Minister. Education Approval Briefing journalists after the meeting on Wednesday, the Mandate Secretary for […]
Nigerian Army Builds Ebonyi Training Depot to Boost Security, Recruitment
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has commenced the building of a new training depot at Amasiri-Edda in Afikpo and Edda Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele, the project approved by President Bola Tinubu is aimed at strengthening national security […]
Nigeria – EU Set to Deepen Strategic Ties, Cooperation in 2026
By Zainab Bakare The Federal government and the European Union have moved to deepen their strategic partnership. Both sides hits that they plans for expanded cooperation and higher-level engagement in 2026. The renewed push underscores a shared commitment to strengthening political, economic and security ties. According to a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, […]
Nigeria, Netherlands Strengthen Partnership on Trade, Security Development
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership. The partnership signals a renewed commitment to closer cooperation in key economic, security, and development areas. The development is confirmed in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. The agreement followed […]
U.S AFRICOM Pledges Support for NDLEA Against Drugs, Terrorism
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), pledging stronger collaboration to combat the growing threat of illicit drugs and their links to terrorism. The pledge came during a high-level meeting between a senior U.S delegation and NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen […]
Tinubu Unveils Nigeria–UAE CEPA at sustainability Summit
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Speaking at 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the President described the agreement as a milestone that will usher in a new era of bilateral relations, particularly in renewable energy, […]
Customs Tightens Control on Courier Imports Under DDP
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) regime. The new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aims at tightening controls on courier imports and preventing revenue leakages. Announcing the development on Monday in a statement, […]