FG Boosts Awareness on Life Assurance Policy for Civil Servants

FG Boosts Awareness on Life Assurance Policy for Civil Servants

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to promote awareness and improve the implementation of its Group Life Assurance Policybfor federal civil servants. Thia is as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), held a capacity-building workshop in Abuja aimed at public sector stakeholders. In a statement, NAICOM says the event brought together representatives […]

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NDLEA Unveils Vision Centre in Abuja to Boost Staff Welfare

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has commissioned a high-tech Vision Centre at its National Headquarters Annex in Abuja as part of efforts to promote and prioritise staff welfare as well as to boost their morale. The facility, a product of strategic partnership between the Agency and the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) and its partner, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, is […]

June 20, 2025 5 1

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NIRSAL MFB Denies ₦215bn Anchor Borrowers Disbursement Claim

By Oluwakemi Kindness NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) has denied recent reports alleging that it disbursed ₦215 billion under the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP), describing them as misleading and factually incorrect. According to the bank, the actual amount disbursed through its verified ABP loan interventions stands at ₦51 billion, a figure it has consistently presented in public disclosures. This clarification corrects what NMFB describes as a "significant discrepancy" in media reports […]

June 20, 2025 8 1

Hamzat Lawal delivers CODE’s 2024 Annual Report in Abuja, highlighting civic engagement, transparency, and education reform.

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CODE Launches 2024 Report Highlighting Civic Impact Across Africa

By Julian Osamoto Connected Development (CODE), a leading civic organisation, has launched its 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting a year marked by grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, and democratic accountability across Africa. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the organisation’s Chief Executive, Hamzat Lawal, described 2024 as “The Year of the Active Citizen,” citing widespread community mobilisation, education interventions, and climate advocacy as central themes. “This report reflects our deepened commitment to […]

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FAAC Distributes N1.66tr Revenue

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared a total sum of N1.659 trillion to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The N1.659 trillion being revenue for May 2025 was shared at the June 2025 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The sum comprised statutory revenue of N863.895 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N691.714 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N27.667 […]

June 19, 2025 5 2

PTAD officials finalizing pension disbursements to 148,625 retirees across Police, Civil Service, Parastatals, and Immigration departments.

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PTAD Pays ₦8.6bn Arrears to 148,000 DBS Pensioners

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has finalized the payment of another instalment of pension arrears arising from the ₦32,000 increment approved by President Bola Tinubu, in 2024. The latest instalment, which totals ₦8.6 billion, covers all 148,625 eligible Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners across the Police, Civil Service, Parastatals, as well as the Customs, Immigrations and Prisons Pensions Departments of the Directorate. According to a statement […]

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Oxfam Nigeria Calls for Stronger Government Action on Plastic Pollution

By Oluwakemi Kindness Oxfam Nigeria has called on the federal government to take decisive action in the fight against plastic pollution. Oxfam's Head of Climate Desk, Dr. Kenneth Alkpan, who made the call on Tuesday in Abuja said this should be by enforcing a ban on single-use plastics and holding producers accountable for the full lifecycle of plastic products. He emphasized the need for policies that support a circular economy, […]

June 17, 2025 13 2 2

Vice President Shettima speaking at the Nigeria PPP Summit 2025, promoting private sector collaboration in infrastructure development.

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FG Reaffirms Infrastructure Drive Through Private Sector Partnerships

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating infrastructure development through strategic collaboration with the private sector. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this known while declaring open the Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit 2025, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The two-day summit is themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of PPPs in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda.” Shettima emphasized the importance of the […]

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Nigeria Cricket Federation launches Level 2 Coaching Course with participants from Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone.

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NCF Builds Cricket’s Future with Regional Elite Coaching Programme

As the Female Yellow Greens continue to impress at the ongoing Kwibuka T20 tournament in Rwanda, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is preparing to launch a landmark Level 2 Coaching Course aimed at strengthening cricket development across West Africa. The course, according to the NCF, is part of its long-term strategy to deepen technical expertise and build a sustainable coaching structure in the region. Final preparations have been completed for […]

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