Federal Character Policy Fuelling Division, Weakening Unity – NILDS DG Warns
By Oluwakemi Kindness, Zainab Bakare The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies NILDS, Professor Abubakar Suliaman, has raised concerns that Nigeria’s federal character principle designed to promote inclusion is increasingly deepening divisions and weakening national cohesion. Speaking on Wednesday at a public lecture in Abuja, Professor Sulieman described the policy as […]
FG, States, LGs Share N2.036tn March Revenue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils have shared a total of N2.036 trillion as Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue for March 2026. The distribution followed the April FAAC meeting held in Abuja, according to a communiqué issued by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press at the Office of the […]
Tinubu Calls for Stronger Social Protection at ISSA Seminar
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger, more inclusive and better-communicated social security systems across West Africa, warning that millions in the region remain vulnerable to economic shocks and workplace risks. The President, represented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, made this known on Wednesday while declaring […]
NANS Rallies Behind NDLEA Drug War, Backs Tinubu’s Agenda
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing anti-drug campaign led by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), pledging stronger collaboration to curb substance abuse and illicit trafficking across campuses nationwide. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by NANS leadership, led by its […]
Customs Boss Pushes Global Alliance Against Crime
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to global security cooperation, with Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi calling for stronger international partnerships to combat the growing threat of transnational crime. Speaking at a high-level security dialogue in Kuala Lumpur, Adeniyi warned that criminal networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, interconnected, and borderless—demanding […]
CBN Raises Alarm Over Digital Scams Targeting Nigerians
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the alarm over the circulation of fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications falsely claiming to originate from or be associated with the Bank, warning that the activities are aimed at misleading the public and compromising personal security. The Bank said the fake messages often […]
WATAF Pushes Digital VAT Reform Across Region
By Oluwakemi Kindness The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) has called for urgent digital reform of Value Added Tax (VAT) systems across West Africa, warning that inefficiencies are undermining revenue collection and slowing economic growth. The call was made at a regional forum held on April 21, 2026, in Abidjan, organised by the African […]
Tinubu Shakes Up Education Sector, Renews Library DG Tenure
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has approved a series of appointments across major education agencies as part of efforts to strengthen institutions under the Federal Ministry of Education. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President announced new leadership for the National Examinations Council […]
FG Unveils ECS Help Desk to Boost Civil Servants’ Welfare
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has taken a major step to strengthen worker protection with the launch of an Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) Help Desk in Abuja, aimed at improving access to welfare services for civil servants. Speaking at the commissioning, Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, […]
COVID-19: NCDC Confirms Single Case in Cross River
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a single case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, stating that the situation is under control with no sign of wider transmission. In a statement signed by the Director General NCDC Dr Jude Idris and issued by its Corporate Communications Division, […]