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Birnin Kudu Chairman Distributes Fertiliser to 1,000 Farmers
The Executive Chairman of Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, Hon. Bldr. Dr Muhammad Uba has launched the distribution of fertiliser to 1,000 farmers across the council’s eleven wards.
Our correspondent understands that the initiative is…
Vice President Shettima Seeks Investment in Nigeria’s Geo-Heritage Sites
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to unlocking the economic potential of Nigeria’s geo-heritage sites, urging collaboration between the states and development partners.
Shettima gave the…
ANALYSIS: Nigeria’s Battle Against Corruption; Why Asset Recovery is the Game-Changer
When Nigeria’s anti-corruption chief, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, addressed prosecutors in Lusaka earlier this month, his message was clear: corruption can no longer be fought with prosecutions alone.
For real impact, Nigeria must take…
Kano Vows Tough Action Against Theft of Free Nutrition Commodities
The Kano State Government has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against the theft or illegal sale of nutrition commodities meant for women and children across the state.
Speaking at the closeout of the Alive & Thrive Maternal,…
Ebonyi, Imo Announce New Minimum Wages Above Federal Benchmark
The Ebonyi State Government has increased the minimum wage of its civil and public servants to ₦90,000, while neighbouring Imo State has raised its own to ₦104,000.
The decision in Ebonyi followed an Executive Council meeting held on…
Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary Benefits for Retired Senior Officers
Senior officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General will now enjoy lifetime salary benefits under a new policy approved by President Bola Tinubu.
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
FG Rewards TeenEagle Champion, Nafisah with Cash Gift
The Federal Government has presented a cash prize of ₦200,000 to Nafisah Abdullahi, the Nigerian student who won the TeenEagle Global Finals.
At a ceremony in Abuja, Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State for…
FG Approves New Medium-Term National Development Plan 2026–2030
The Federal Government has endorsed a fresh Medium-Term National Development Plan (2026–2030), designed to consolidate ongoing reforms and provide policy continuity.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed the…
Nigeria Records Sharp Decline in Type-2 Polio Cases, NEC Confirms, but Sokoto Remains High-Risk
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday chaired the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where governors received updates on the country’s battle against the Type-2 variant of polio.
TIMES OF…
Tinubu Returns from Japan and Brazil with Pledges of Technology, Food Security, and Global…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Thursday after high-level visits to Japan and Brazil, during which he secured new partnerships, economic commitments, and pledges of cooperation in technology, food security, and investment.…