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 […]
Tinubu Departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of UAE Engagement
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday departed Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year break, ahead of an official engagement in the United Arab Emirates. According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President will proceed from Europe to Abu Dhabi to attend the 2026 edition of the […]
CBN Launches New Agric Credit Board to Tackle Food Insecurity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has inaugurated a new Board for the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), aimed at improving access to affordable credit for farmers. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the Bank is determined to address decades of chronic underfunding in […]
NDLEA Seizes 7.6m Tramadol Pills, 76 Tonnes of Cannabis
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized more than 7.6 million pills of tramadol and 76,273.4 kilograms of cannabis, including Colorado, Loud and Skunk, during intelligence-driven raids across multiple states. The seizure which happens to be one of its largest coordinated operations this year, targeted drug trafficking corridors, transit routes […]
CBN Slashes Cash Withdrawal Limits in Push Toward Digital Economy
By Oluwakemi Kindenss The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced major changes to cash withdrawals, reducing weekly limits for individuals to N500,000 and for companies to N5 million starting January 1, 2026. In a circular issued on Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 and signed by the director of financial policy and regulation Dr Rita Sike […]
IGP Egbetokun Directs Nationwide Community-Focused Policing
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has stressed the critical role of intelligence in combating violent crime, directing all Commissioners of Police to strengthen community-based networks nationwide. Speaking to senior officers in Abuja on Thursday, IGP Egbetokun said: “The fight against violent crime is won first in the field of intelligence. […]
Nigeria Pledges Safer Schools, Stronger Child Protection
By: Julian Osamoto The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating safe learning environments for children and strengthening child protection mechanisms to ensure students can learn and thrive without fear of harassment. Speaking at an event in Abuja to commemorate this year’s Universal Children’s Day and launch the State of Nigeria’s Girls […]
Federal Government Urged to Extend 15% Fuel Import Duty Timeline
By Oluwakemi Kindness| As Nigeria moves to implement a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel by November 21, energy analyst Olatide, Jeremiah, CEO of PetroleumPrice.ng, has called on the Federal Government to slow down and ease the burden on citizens. Jeremiah warned that rushing the policy could worsen inflation and push the pump price […]
NDLEA Secures 21-Year Combined Jail Term for Five Drug Dealers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of five members of an international organized criminal groups (IOCG). The convicted cartel members are involved in the trafficking of 68.9 kilograms of cocaine and tramadol through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The convicts were sentenced to a […]