The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has cautioned the Federal Government against the planned introduction of a Tax Stamp System on excisable products, warning that the policy would worsen inflation, …
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FG Launches Pension-Backed Loan Scheme to Empower Retirees and Boost Financial Inclusion
The Federal Government has launched a new pension-backed loan scheme aimed at giving Nigerian retirees access to affordable credit and bringing them into the nation’s consumer credit system. The initiative, …
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GovernanceInternational AffairsPoliticsSecurity
ONSA dismisses El-Rufai’s claim on ransom payments to bandits
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has denied allegations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal security apparatus coordinates payments and inducements to bandits. …
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Peter Obi Slams Passport Fee Hike as Burden on Nigerians
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has condemned the recent hike in International Passport fees, calling it yet another burden on ordinary Nigerians. In …
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Northern Youth Group Accuses Amnesty International of Misleading Reports on Insecurity
A coalition of young Nigerians from the northern region, under the platform of the Northern Youth Frontiers, has accused Amnesty International of releasing what it described as misleading and disruptive …
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Trade Group Seeks Transition Plan Before Shea Nut Export Ban
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics has urged the Federal Government to create a clear transition plan and consult widely with stakeholders before going ahead with its ban on …
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Federal Workers Struggle to Access Housing Loans as Multiple Deductions Block Eligibility
The Federal Government has raised concern that many civil servants cannot access its housing loan schemes because their monthly salaries are already weighed down by several deductions from commercial loans. …
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NECO to End Paper Exams, Adopts Full Computer-Based Testing from 2025
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that it will phase out the traditional paper-pencil method of conducting exams. Starting with the November/December 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, …
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FG Launches Digital Portal to Improve Teacher Licensing and Professionalism
The Federal Government has launched a new digital portal aimed at creating a credible database of Nigerian teachers, streamlining licensing, and promoting professionalism in the education sector. The portal was …
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EconomyFinanceGovernanceLabour
FG Appoints Opeyemi Agbaje as PenCom Board Chairman After Labour Threat
The Federal Government has moved to calm tensions with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) by appointing Mr. Opeyemi Agbaje as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the National …