NSITF Inaugurates Strategic Inter-Agency Coordination Committee to Deepen Stakeholder Collaboration
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has inaugurated a Strategic Inter-Agency Coordination Committee aimed at consolidating the gains of its ongoing stakeholder consultations and engagements, as part of efforts to reposition the Fund for greater efficiency and impact. Speaking on behalf of the Managing Director and Chief Executive, Oluwaseun Faleye, the […]
CBN Welcomes Nigeria’s Removal from FATF Grey List
By Oluwakemi KindnessCBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commended the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for its decision to remove Nigeria from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the grey list. The FATF’s announcement follows a successful on-site evaluation of Nigeria’s reform measures and acknowledges the […]
DG NILDS Urges IEDPU to Unite on Kwara Leadership Choices
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on the leadership of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) to take a proactive stance on leadership recruitment processes in Kwara State. Professor Sulaiman made the appeal on Friday in Abuja, when the […]
FCT Dominates as Maiden National School Volleyball Championship Ends
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The curtain has fallen on the first-ever National School Volleyball Championship in Abuja, with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) emerging the biggest winners in both the boys’ and girls’ categories after days of intense, inspiring action from young talents across Nigeria. FCT I clinched double gold, topping both divisions of the historic […]
Wike Refutes Reports of Media Ban, Prioritizes Education and Security
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refuted reports alleging that the Presidency banned him from holding media chats, describing the claim as false, baseless, and politically motivated. Speaking during his monthly media parley in Abuja, following a 20-day project flag-off and commissioning exercise, the Minister urged Nigerians to […]
FCT Unveils New Health, Agriculture, Education Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee (FCT EXCO) has approved the procurement of 12 brand-new, fully customized ambulances valued at ₦1.7 billion, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency response services across the FCT. The Committee also ratified the procurement of fertilizers for local farmers, reinforcing the Administration’s commitment to food […]
Governors’ Endorse CBN’s Economic Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Governors have expressed strong support for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s economic stabilisation efforts aimed at restoring price stability, curbing inflation, and rebuilding public confidence in the economy. The support was agreed at the fifth meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) held on Thursday where the apex bank’s Governor, represented […]
Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, Rotary International Intensify Campaign to End Polio
By Chinedu Echianu As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Polio Day, the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) in collaboration with Rotary International has launched a renewed campaign aimed at ensuring that all forms of polio are reduced to zero in the country. World Polio Day, celebrated globally on October 24, […]
Sheroes Cup 2025: Ekiti Queens, Remo Ladies, and FCT Shine on Day 4
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day Four of the 2025 Sheroes Cup delivered another round of high-quality football, goals, and standout performances at the Area 3 Football Pitch in Abuja, as Ekiti Queens, Remo Ladies, and FCT Ladies all claimed crucial victories to boost their positions ahead of Saturday’s final round of matches. The prestigious women’s […]
Immigration Board Sacks, Demotes Officers Over Misconduct, Criminal Offences
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved sweeping disciplinary actions against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for offences ranging from gross misconduct to criminal conspiracy. The decision followed a review of recommendations by the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which convened on […]