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Employees’ Compensation Scheme: NSITF Joins Head of Service On Sensitization Drive

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) is commencing a service-wide sensitization of civil servants in furtherance of the implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in the Federal civil service. Managing Director of NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye stated this on Thursday May 29, when he led his team to the office of the Federal Head of Service, to kickstart the sensitization campaign. The Head of the Federal Civil Service Mrs. Esther Walson-Jack, pledged her unflinching support […]

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Customs Auction Seized Fuel at ₦10,000 per 25 Litres

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has announced the seizure of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth over ₦63 million in the Lagos-Ogun axis. This is as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi as approved the immediate auction of the seized fuel at a subsidised rate of ₦10,000 per jerrycan. The seizure consist of 1,577 jerrycans of 25 litres each—totalling 39,425 litres of PMS—along with eight vehicles used for transportation. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Assistant Comptroller General […]

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Mokwa Flood an Unfortunate Tragedy, Says Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has commiserated the people and the government of Niger State over the flood disaster that occurred in Mokwa on Thursday. The flood disaster has now left over 100 persons dead, thousands displaced and property destroyed. In a condolence message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker describes the natural disaster as tragic and unfortunate, lamenting the huge loss of lives, property, […]

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Wike Hails Abuja’s Transformation, Urges Citizens to Protect Public Assets

By: Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has praised the “incredible transformation” across Abuja. Speaking after an inspection tour of infrastructure projects in Gwagwalada, Kwali, and other districts, the minister said the pace and quality of development across both urban and rural communities reflect a new chapter for the nation’s capital. “Abuja is becoming something else. These developments are not just in the city; they’re reaching rural areas as well. It shows Abuja has come back to […]

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10 Years On, Nigeria’s Anti-Violence Law Struggles to Deliver Justice

By: Juliet Onwurah DG NAPTIP, reminded participants that under the law, domestic abuse is a criminal offence, not a private affair. “If your life is under threat, it ceases to be a husband-and-wife matter. It becomes a matter of state concern.” Photo Credit: Invictus Africa When Nigeria passed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act in 2015, it was celebrated as a landmark legal victory, a blueprint for justice in a country struggling to curb gender-based violence. Ten years later, […]

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Transformational Leadership Drives Nigeria’s Progress as Stakeholders Honour Prof. Sulaiman

By Julian Osamoto The intellectual tone of the event was further enriched by references to historic leadership models. A speaker cited British Admiral Lord Vincent’s tribute to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson: “There is but one Nelson,” praising his ability to inspire excellence among peers, an attribute mirrored in Prof. Sulaiman’s impact at NILDS. Photo Credit: Oluwakemi Kindness/Democracy Radio In an atmosphere of reflection, vision, and resounding calls for national renewal, stakeholders from across sectors convened in Abuja, to mark the sixth […]

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Constitution Review: Reps Panel to Engage Governors Forum Over Key Bills

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives is set to meet with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on July 23, 2025, to present bills currently under consideration and seek their support for passage. The Committee will also meet with the Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly in a joint retreat with Senate Constitution Review members to harmonize bills and ensure consistency across the country. The House Committee has also slated an engagement with […]

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House of Reps Postpones National Assembly Open Week

By Oluwakemi Kindness The 10th House of Representatives has postponed it National Assembly Open Week, initially scheduled for Monday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 4, 2025. A statement on Friday by the Spokesperson of the 10th House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, Jr. says a new date will be communicated in due course. According to him, the decision for the postponement is to ensure broader stakeholder participation and to enhance the overall quality of the programme. The House deeply regret any inconvenience […]

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CBN’s Cardoso Bags Top Award at 2025 African Banker Awards

By Oluwakemi Kindness Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has been named Central Bank Governor of the Year at the 2025 African Banker Awards in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The award, presented by African Banker magazine, recognizes Cardoso’s “bold and strategic” leadership in steering monetary and regulatory reforms that have restored stability and confidence in Nigeria’s financial system, according to event organizers. In a statement, the Awards Committee praised the Central Bank of Nigeria under Cardoso for implementing […]

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