DEFENCE MINISTRY PLEDGES MAJOR UPGRADE FOR NIGERIAN ARMY UNIVERSITY BIU
FG INAUGURATES COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP 2026 VAT MODIFICATION ORDER
The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to develop the 2026 Value Added Tax, VAT, Modification Order. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, inaugurated the committee on Friday in Abuja.
HIGH COSTS KILLING NIGERIAN FACTORIES – BAKRIN URGES URGENT ACTION
The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council, Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has told the 17th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment in Enugu that Nigeria must choose between competing for the African market or conceding it.
HEAD OF CIVIL SERVICE SEEKS EVIDENCE-BASED REFORMS AT 48TH NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged public service leaders nationwide to embrace digital innovation, strengthen inter-governmental collaboration and base establishment decisions on credible evidence. She made the call on Thursday at the opening of the 48th Meeting of the National Council on Establishments in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Mrs. Walson-Jack said the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda depends largely on the capacity and efficiency of the Civil and Public Services at both federal and state levels. She described the NCE as the apex policy-making body on public service structures, schemes of service and conditions of service in Nigeria.
The HCSF stressed that decisions of the Council must be guided by objectivity, patriotism and professionalism, with the overall interest of Nigerians at the centre. She added that reforms must focus on building a more efficient and future-ready public service.
She explained that the ongoing review of Schemes of Service and requests for new cadres will be guided by findings from the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis, PASGA. According to her, PASGA goes beyond digital verification to map workforce competencies, identify skills gaps, and provide reliable data for training, deployment, workforce development and succession planning.
Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, who declared the meeting open, described the public service as the engine room of government. He called for more agile, digitally enabled and accountable institutions to respond to rapid technological change, and commended the HCSF for her transformative reforms.
The Head of Service of Rivers State, Dr. Inyingi Brown, welcomed delegates and said their presence reflects a shared commitment to building a stronger, more responsive and globally competitive public service. She noted the meeting provides an opportunity to chart a bold course for public service administration in Nigeria.
The 48th NCE meeting brings together the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Heads of Service from the 36 states and the FCT, as well as senior government officials, to deliberate on policies shaping the future of Nigeria’s public service.
MALI, NIGER, BURKINA FASO BID TO HOST AFCON 2032
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, three countries led by military governments, are bidding to jointly host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.
’DON’T BE AFRAID TO REPEAT CLOTHES,’ DAVIDO’S SISTER SHARON ADVISES CELEBRITIES
Businesswoman and sister of popular singer Davido, Sharon Adeleke, has urged public figures to normalise re-wearing outfits.
PRESIDENT TRUMP COMMENDS PRESIDENT TINUBU’S DECISIVE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM
US President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive leadership in tackling insecurity in Nigeria.
NAICOM COMMENDS SENATE ON PASSAGE OF NATIONAL INSURANCE REGULATORY COMMISSION BILL
The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has commended the leadership of the Senate and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, for the passage of the National Insurance Regulatory Commission Bill by the Senate.
POWER MINISTER SEEKS POLICE SUPPORT TO PROTECT POWER INFRASTRUCTURE
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called for stronger collaboration between the Ministry and the Nigeria Police Force to protect critical power infrastructure across the country.
FG PLEDGES ACTION ON MARITIME SEMINAR RESOLUTIONS, SEEKS STRONGER JUSTICE SYSTEM
The Federal Government has pledged to implement actionable recommendations from the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges