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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 […]
In a move aimed at easing trade tensions, the United States and China have agreed to extend their trade agreement by another 90 days, averting potentially damaging tariff hikes that could have worsened the global economic slowdown. The decision, announced on August 11, 2025, followed an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, keeping US […]
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*: […]
A lawmaker has urged calm after a 49-year-old farmer was killed by a herd of six elephants in Ogun State. The lawmaker, Waliu Ifedolapo, described the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and called for the government and wildlife agencies to investigate and implement measures to manage human-wildlife conflicts. Details of the Incident – *Farmer’s Death*: […]
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple and another woman for unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol in Ipaja. Officers from Ipaja Division recovered the firearm during a routine search of the women’s bags. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest, saying one suspect led police to her husband, identified as the firearm’s […]
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda will ensure balanced development across all regions. Speaking at a government-citizen engagement event in Kaduna, Tinubu highlighted key reforms in the economy, security, agriculture, infrastructure, education, and health. Key Features of the Renewed Hope Agenda – *Equitable Development*: The agenda prioritizes balanced […]
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 Points – *Surge in Imprest Claims*: The surge in imprest claims […]
The Federal Government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) will inspect Saglev Electromobility Company Limited’s electric vehicle manufacturing hub in Lagos. The visits underscore Saglev’s role in advancing Nigeria’s green industrialisation and Africa’s e-mobility transformation. Producing 16 EV models, Saglev promotes local content, job creation, and sustainable transport. Saglev’s EV Manufacturing Hub – *Electric […]
