In honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday. The announcement was made by the Minister of …
President Bola Tinubu
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Governor Alia Launches Quick Response Squad to Tackle Insecurity in Benue
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has launched a new security outfit known as the Quick Response Squad (QRS) aimed at improving the state’s capacity to respond swiftly to security threats, …
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Nigeria, Netherlands Begin Talks to Review Double Taxation Deal in Line with New Tax Laws
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially started discussions with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to renegotiate the existing Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between the two countries. The fresh …
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The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced a major increase in monthly pension payments for retirees under the Programmed Withdrawal plan. The Director-General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed that …
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President Tinubu Honours Bill Gates with CFR for Contributions to Health, Education in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has awarded Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s most influential philanthropists, with the national honour of Commander of the Order of the …
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FG’s Debt to Power Sector Hits ₦982.4bn as Electricity Subsidy Rises in First Five Months of 2025
The Federal Government’s unpaid subsidy to electricity distribution companies has risen to ₦982.4 billion as of May 2025, showing a ₦5.3 billion increase or 2.7% in just five months. This …
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EducationGOVERNMENTNigeriaPolitics
Tinubu Appoints New Governing Councils for Three Federal Universities Amid Leadership Shake-Up
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made bold moves in Nigeria’s education sector by appointing new governing council members for three major federal universities. This comes two months after his administration …
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FG Inaugurates Presidential Committee on Digital Public Infrastructure Implementation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Presidential Committee on the Implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) with a clear mandate to drive coordinated, legally compliant, and efficient …
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IGP Kayode Egbetokun Battles Kidney-Related Health Issues Amid Leadership Crisis in Nigeria Police Force
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is currently facing serious health challenges linked to a kidney condition, Reporters has revealed. Multiple reliable sources have confirmed that the police chief, who …
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Nigeria’s Gas Wealth and the Promise of MDGIF: Turning Potential into Prosperity
With over 206 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, Nigeria holds one of the largest gas reserves in the world, yet decades of underutilisation have kept this abundant resource from …