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Nigerian News

FG, states, LGs shared N2trn in July 2025 – FAAC 

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

A total sum of N2.001 trillion has been shared by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) to the federal government, states and the local government councils.  In its August meeting …

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FG, States, LGs mull 8.8m jobs across 8,809 electoral wards

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

The federal and state governments Thursday launched the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme to create 1,000 jobs in each of the 8,809 electoral wards across the country. The figure translates …

FG, States, LGs mull 8.8m jobs across 8,809 electoral wards Read More
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2025: FG, States, LGs share N1.659trn in May

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Wednesday distributed the sum of N1.659 trillion the Federal, States and Local Government Councils as May allocation. The amount shared at the end …

2025: FG, States, LGs share N1.659trn in May Read More
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Business / Top Stories

2025: FG, States, LGs share N1.578trn in March

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme 

The sum of N1.578 trillion has been shared to the Federal, States and Local Government Councils in the month of March by the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). Giving a …

2025: FG, States, LGs share N1.578trn in March Read More
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Don’t downgrade, scrap information ministries, FG begs state governments

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 - by Alabi Abdul and Benjamin Samson

…Says through them citizens’re educated on policies, programmes, initiatives …There’s need for robust information management system – Gov. Sani The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed …

Don’t downgrade, scrap information ministries, FG begs state governments Read More
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Nigerian News

Idris urges state government not to downgrade, scrap ministries of information

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 - by Benjamin Samson

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to some state governments considering the dissolution or downgrading of their Ministries of Information to reconsider the decision, stressing that …

Idris urges state government not to downgrade, scrap ministries of information Read More
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Over $50m invested in P-CNGi, 20,000 kits to be rolled out soon – CEO

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) said it is set to roll out 20,000 CNG conversion kits at 50% cost. This is coming with free installation for transport union …

Over $50m invested in P-CNGi, 20,000 kits to be rolled out soon – CEO Read More
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Bauchi introduces statewide roll to tackle salary administration challenges

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 - by Admin III

Bauchi state government Wednesday announced the introduction of a statewide nominal roll system in a bid to bring to an end, the numerous challenges in salary administration in the state. …

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Nigerian News

‘Govs approaching land issues like owners’

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 - by Admin III

A Benin based lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Igbinedion, Tuesday faulted the Land Use Act which domiciled all lands on states governors. He said though the law specified that …

‘Govs approaching land issues like owners’ Read More
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Senate should not be retirement home for govs

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 - by Admin III

There is a growing trend in the Nigerian politics that needs urgent rescue and the trend, if left unchecked, will have dire consequences on Nigeria’s nascent democracy. It was John …

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Governor’s withdrawal of councillors, SAs sharing slots commendable – PDP chieftain

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 - by Bayo Agboola

A Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Chieftain in Atiba local government area of Oyo state, Hon Babatunde Esuola has commended Gov Seyi Makinde over the withdrawal of the list for the …

Governor’s withdrawal of councillors, SAs sharing slots commendable – PDP chieftain Read More
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Borno inaugurates 8-man TWG on African Continental Free Trade

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 - by Sadiq Abubakar

The Borno state government Tuesday inaugurated an eight-member technical working committee on African Continental Free Trade Area Sub-National Strategy Workshop, under the chairmanship of the state Commissioner for Trade, Commerce …

Borno inaugurates 8-man TWG on African Continental Free Trade Read More
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Nigerian News

2023: APC governors move against direct primaries mode

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rejected the direct primaries mode of selecting candidates for elections. The governors under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) declared …

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Nigerian News

Breaking: Oyo rep defects to APC

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The All Progressives Congress caucus of the House of Representatives has gained another member. He is Rep. Jacob Ajao Adejumo from Oyo State. Until his defection to the majority party, …

Breaking: Oyo rep defects to APC Read More
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BASNEC forms village savings and loans associations for women in Bauchi

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021 - by Najib Sani

As part of efforts to mitigate poverty especially among rural women, the Bauchi State Network of Civil Society Organizations (BASNEC) has stated that it formed ‘Village Savings and Loans Associations …

BASNEC forms village savings and loans associations for women in Bauchi Read More
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Nigerian News

Anambra: NYCN commends Corp members, security agencies for peaceful election

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended the National Youth Service Corp members that served as adhoc electoral officials and security agencies in the Anambra governorship election held …

Anambra: NYCN commends Corp members, security agencies for peaceful election Read More
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Insecurity: Indigenous CSOs to stage mass protest against FCT Minister

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 - by Admin III

Indigenous Civil Society Organisation under the auspices of Abuja Grassroots Advocacy Projects (AGAP) has concluded plans to stage a mass protest in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday over …

Insecurity: Indigenous CSOs to stage mass protest against FCT Minister Read More
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Nigerian News

2023: Prevail on Tinubu to back Osinbajo, group lobbies govs, Obas, others

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Governors, traditional rulers, business and political elites in the Yorubaland must carefully weigh various options and seriously consider backing Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in 2023, an All Progressives Congress youth …

2023: Prevail on Tinubu to back Osinbajo, group lobbies govs, Obas, others Read More
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Breaking: Few hours to Anambra election, IGP pulls out DIG Egbunike as head of security team

November 5, 2021November 6, 2021 - by Admin III

Barely 24 hours to the Saturday Anambra State governorship election, the Inspector General of Police has removed the Deputy Inspector General, DIG Joseph Egbunike, as the head of security team for the …

Breaking: Few hours to Anambra election, IGP pulls out DIG Egbunike as head of security team Read More
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Nigerian News

Edo councils owing workers N4.2bn salary arrears – NULGE

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 - by Patrick Ahanor

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Edo has cried out over salary arrears and other deductables owed council workers in the state. The union said the sum …

Edo councils owing workers N4.2bn salary arrears – NULGE Read More
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Nigerian News

Obasanjo to deliver lecture at Bowen University’s 16th convocation

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo will deliver lecture on ‘The Nation and University System’ at the 16th convocation ceremony of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun state, Saturday. The University will also honour …

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Banditry: Zamfara reopens 7 major markets

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 - by Sanusi Muhammad

The Zamfara state government has reopened seven major weekly markets after closure for almost two months as directed by Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle. According to a statement issued to newsmen …

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Nigerian News

IPAC commends Yobe govt for adherence to electoral Act, rule of law

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 - by Yusuf A. Yusuf

The Inter-Party Advisory Council, Yobe state chapter has on Friday commended the state government for adherence to the electoral Act and rule of law by holding councillorship bye-election in two …

IPAC commends Yobe govt for adherence to electoral Act, rule of law Read More
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Business / Politics / Top Stories

Reactions as FG cancels commissioning of cargo airport in Anambra

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

The official commissioning of Anambra Cargo Airport slated for Saturday October 30, 2021 has been cancelled. It is gathered that the stoppage of the event, was ordered by the Nigerian …

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Nigerian News

Taraba villages get 350 NEDC housing units, Jalingo 150

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Andrew Ojih

The North East Development Commision (NEDC) Wednesday flagged off the construction of 350 housing units across Taraba villages and 150 in Jalingo, the state capital. The managing director and the …

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Opinion

From Brasilia with love

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The benefits of appointing David Kente

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership requires loyalists like David Kente to solidify its ...

Beyond the sudden surge in foreign reserves 

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves first broke the records in November 2024 when it leisurely crossed the $40 billion mark. It ...

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In the turbulent and often unpredictable terrain of Nigerian politics, some of the most influential figures are not the ones ...

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Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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