Federal Government has officially launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (#DSObyNBC) Platform, describing it as a major investment in the country’s future and projecting significant benefits for job creation, local content development, the creative industry, and the broader economy. “A fully implemented DSO ecosystem will create jobs, stimulate local manufacturing,...
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Federal Government has said Nigeria’s future prosperity, economic competitiveness, and public service delivery will depend largely on how effectively the country leverages digital technology. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)Senator George Akume (CON), stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the Digital Transformation Summit 2026....
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has welcomed the successful conclusion of the prisoner exchange agreement between Nigeria and Ethiopia, describing the development as a positive humanitarian step that underscores the importance of protecting the dignity and rights of Nigerian citizens abroad. Reacting to the development in...
Federal Government is set to roll out 10,000 electric tricycles for use as part of a broad plan to ease public transportation across Nigeria. The tricycles will be distributed by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in August, 2026 for use across the northeast region and beyond. The Vice...
Federal Government has disclosed that unsafe food causes nearly 50 million illnesses and more than 53,000 deaths annually in Nigeria, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen food safety systems across the country. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this known at...
Federal Government has approved new reimbursable imprest limits for officials across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of efforts to strengthen financial discipline, accountability and prudent management of public resources. The new thresholds are contained in the 2026 Annual General Imprest Warrant signed by the Minister of Finance...
Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors, providing immediate liquidity support to businesses across the country and reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to meeting its financial obligations. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Head, Information and Public...
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will intensify efforts to ease the economic hardship facing citizens, while reaffirming the Federal Government’s determination to defeat insecurity and secure the release of all persons held captive across the country. The assurance was conveyed by the Secretary to the...
A total of 58,187 candidates sat for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) on Saturday for admission into Federal Government Colleges across Nigeria. The Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, disclosed this while monitoring the examination alongside the Minister of State for Education, Prof....
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to address a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12, 2026, as part of activities lined up to commemorate Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day anniversary. The announcement was made by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF)...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security as killings, kidnappings and terrorist attacks continue to threaten lives across the country. The call was part of resolutions adopted at the National Church Denominational Leaders’ Summit held on Tuesday at...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the 27th Democracy Day Celebration, urging members to commence immediate preparations for a successful commemoration of Nigeria’s democratic journey. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday at the SGF’s...
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe return of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State. The appeal followed a motion presented on the floor of the House on Tuesday by Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala,...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed the proposed ₦100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors, insisting that Nigerian workers deserve as much as ₦1 million monthly due to the country’s worsening economic realities. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, May 31, NLC spokesperson Benson Upah reacted to...
Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani. According to the...
Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentence of Obadofin Daniel Bamise and Hadiza Oyiza Yakubu, before Justice A.A. Bello of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna for theft. Both convicts are former officials of Access Bank. They...
Nigeria’s Eurobond market recorded mixed performance on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as yields on most long-dated instruments climbed despite strong price levels across several maturities, according to data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The DMO data showed that the country’s Eurobond yields ranged between 5.732 per cent...
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu led administration to equipping Nigerian youths with globally relevant digital skills through the Digital Training Academy (DTA) programme. Speaking at the signing ceremony on the sidelines of Education World Forum (EWF) in London, Alausa described the...
No fewer than 24,000 additional Nigerians are expected to benefit from the next phase of the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project being implemented by the Federal Government in partnership with the World Bank. The initiative, which is coordinated by the National Universities Commission (NUC), received...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strategically project Nigeria’s economic, cultural, and tourism potentials to the global community through a comprehensive national compendium documenting opportunities across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister stated this when...