NCPC Begins Assessment of 2024 Pilgrimage Exercise, Holds Staff Retreat
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is holding a three-day general staff retreat in Gora, Nasarawa State, from June 3 to June 5, 2025. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations at the Commission says the retreat aims to reassess the performance of the 2024 […]
Reps Sound Alarm Over ₦250 Billion Missing Public Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives’ Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the disappearance of over ₦250 billion in public funds, as uncovered in recent audit reports from the Auditor-General of the Federation. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam, made the disclosure during a press briefing at the National […]
Prof Sulaiman Hails DG MINILS Re-Appointment for Second Term
By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Director General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu, on his well-deserved re-appointment for a second term. In a statement issued […]
Employees’ Compensation Scheme: NSITF Joins Head of Service On Sensitization Drive
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) is commencing a service-wide sensitization of civil servants in furtherance of the implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in the Federal civil service. Managing Director of NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye stated this on Thursday May 29, when he led his team to the office […]
Customs Auction Seized Fuel at ₦10,000 per 25 Litres
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has announced the seizure of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth over ₦63 million in the Lagos-Ogun axis. This is as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi as approved the immediate auction of the seized fuel at a subsidised rate of ₦10,000 per jerrycan. The seizure consist of […]
Mokwa Flood an Unfortunate Tragedy, Says Speaker Abbas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has commiserated the people and the government of Niger State over the flood disaster that occurred in Mokwa on Thursday. The flood disaster has now left over 100 persons dead, thousands displaced and property destroyed. In a condolence message issued through his Special […]
Wike Hails Abuja’s Transformation, Urges Citizens to Protect Public Assets
By: Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has praised the “incredible transformation” across Abuja. Speaking after an inspection tour of infrastructure projects in Gwagwalada, Kwali, and other districts, the minister said the pace and quality of development across both urban and rural communities reflect a new chapter for the nation’s capital. “Abuja […]
Constitution Review: Reps Panel to Engage Governors Forum Over Key Bills
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives is set to meet with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on July 23, 2025, to present bills currently under consideration and seek their support for passage. The Committee will also meet with the Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly in a […]
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 […]
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 […]