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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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President Bola Tinubu’s Bold Initiatives Now Yielding Fruits, Says Governor Ododo

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his second year in office, adding that the administration's bold initiatives are now yielding fruits. In a congratulatory message, Governor Ododo lauded the President for demonstrating visionary leadership and for inspiring resilience among Nigerians through bold and transformative policies. In the message signed by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ododo said: "Today marks two years of visionary leadership […]

May 29, 2025

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NILDS DG Reaffirms Support for Innovative FIRS Initiatives

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has reiterated the Institute’s commitment to supporting innovative initiatives that enhance the performance of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Professor Sulaiman made this known on Wednesday when he received a six-man delegation from the FIRS, led by Dr. Umaru Idris Ahmed, Director of the Inter-governmental Relations Department, during a courtesy visit to NILDS’ permanent site. Commending the FIRS for its […]

May 28, 2025

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ECS Validation: NSITF Partners NIMC to Link Enrollees Data to NIN

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has entered into a partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), to integrate data sharing on their portal; and ensure easy validation of data of workers who are registered under the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS). The essence of the collaboration is to ensure that the bio-data of the employees, under the ECS are easily validated or verified through their National Identify Number (NIN). The Managing Director of NSITF, Barrister […]

May 28, 2025

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Wike Cracks Down on Ground Rent Defaulters in Abuja

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to property owners in Abuja who have failed to pay their ground rents and other statutory taxes, declaring that non-compliance will no longer be tolerated. Speaking on Wednesday during a media tour of ongoing and completed infrastructure projects in the FCT, Wike emphasized that the renewed revenue enforcement efforts will not be derailed by elite pressure or blackmail. “Let nobody think that […]

May 28, 2025

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Wike Debunks Abuja Suicide Bombing Rumour

Warns Against Misinformation By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday dismissed widespread reports of a suicide bombing in Abuja. He described the claims as deliberate misinformation aimed at inciting panic and undermining ongoing reforms by the FCT Administration. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday during an inspection tour of infrastructure projects across the territory, Wike clarified that there is no evidence to support the claim of a terrorist attack. “No security agency has […]

May 28, 2025

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FG Kicks Off Preparations for National Industrial Summit

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has expressed optimism that the upcoming National Industrial Manpower Summit will help equip Nigeria with a skilled workforce capable of thriving in a globally competitive environment. Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, made this known while inaugurating seven planning committees tasked with organizing the summit. He described the event as a crucial milestone in the country’s journey toward industrial transformation, emphasizing the central role of human capital development in […]

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DG NILDS Commends Kwara United for Securing 2025 Federation Cup Final Spot

By: Sofiat Adenekan The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has extended warm congratulations to Kwara United Football Club for their historic qualification to the final of the 2025 President Federation Cup. In a statement released by his Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described the 1-0 semi-final triumph over Enugu Rangers—widely regarded as tournament favorites—as a testament to the Harmony Boys’ indomitable spirit, tactical discipline, and technical superiority. He lauded […]

May 27, 2025