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The Federal Government has suspended the 4% Free-On-Board (FOB) Import Duty Levy recently introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service, following a wave of criticism from importers, manufacturers, and economic experts. The announcement was made on Monday, September 15, 2025, by Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. He explained that […]
Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) in conjunction with Lagos Bus Service Limited (LBSL) has organized a comprehensive training programme for drivers of the Lagos Bus Service Limited (LBSL), popularly known as BRT Captains. The training, held at the LBSL headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos, was themed “The Mind Behind the Wheel” focused on improving drivers’ knowledge […]
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced plans to raise N200 billion through a bond auction. The offering includes the reopening of the June 2032 bond at 17.95% and a new five-year FGN AUG 2030 bond. The auction takes place Monday, with settlement on Wednesday. Minimum subscription is pegged at N5,000, with semi-annual interest payments. […]
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum, threatening to embark on a nationwide strike if long-standing demands remain unresolved. ASUP Zone B Coordinator, Innocent Simji, announced this after an emergency NEC meeting held on August 14 in Bauchi. The issues raised include unpaid salary arrears, […]
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding on August 18, 2025, to strengthen collaboration between local governments and traditional authorities along their shared border. The grassroots-focused agreement, aligned with AU and ECOWAS frameworks, seeks to tackle cross-border crimes, boost economic development, and revive cultural ties disrupted by colonial-era boundaries. […]
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ikeja Branch, is excited to announce its weeklong engineering programme scheduled from Sunday, August 17, 2025, to Friday, August 22, 2025. Themed 21st Century Innovation in Blue Economy: Panacea for Sustainability and National Development,” this event will explore how engineering can play a crucial role in fostering sustainable national […]
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to enhance interagency coordination and deepen community engagement as central pillars of the revised National Counter-Terrorism Strategy 2025. At a validation workshop in Abuja, National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, emphasized the strategy’s focus on a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, incorporating prevention, resilience, and […]
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s food security, promoting economic diversification, and creating employment opportunities—particularly for youth and women—through large-scale agricultural development. Speaking during a visit to the 1,300-hectare Jangwa Rice Farm in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, outlined […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, effective August 14, 2025. This appointment follows the imminent retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, on August 1, 2025. Background of the New Appointed Olumode Samuel Adeyemi brings a […]
The Federal Government has launched a stringent crackdown on Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) following a 308% surge in imprest and cash advance disbursements. The Accountant-General’s Office has issued circulars capping quarterly imprest and cash advances, citing widespread abuse and unretired funds. Key Features of the Crackdown – *Capping of Imprest and Cash Advances*: […]
