FG PRESENTS FIRST COMPENSATION CHEQUES TO FEDERAL CIVIL SERVANTS UNDER EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION SCHEME
The Federal Government has presented its first compensation cheques to Federal Civil Servants under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), reaffirming its commitment to improving workers’ welfare and strengthening social protection across the Federal Public Service.
CUSTOMS BOSS SEEKS STRONGER SENATE OVERSIGHT TO SUSTAIN MODERNISATION, REFORM AGENDA
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called on the Senate Committee on Customs to deepen its oversight of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by focusing on reforms, data-driven governance and institutional performance rather than individual transactions.
AFCRA MUST DEMONSTRATE INDEPENDENCE, TRANSPARENCY TO GAIN INVESTOR CONFIDENCE — DATAPRO
DataPro has urged the proposed African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) to demonstrate analytical independence, methodological transparency and consistent performance if it is to earn the confidence of global investors.
DEFENCE MINISTER HAILS TINUBU’S 30–80% PAY RISE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
MINISTER OF DEFENCE URGES ECOWAS, SAHEL ALLIANCE TO UNITE AGAINST TERRORISM
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has called for stronger collaboration between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to combat terrorism, dismantle cross-border criminal networks and restore peace across West Africa.
APPMEN SEEKS NHRC PARTNERSHIP AHEAD OF 2026 ASO APPMEN/CONTENT CREATORS CONFERENCE
The Association of Proprietors of Private Media Establishments of Nigeria (APPMEN) has sought a strategic partnership with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) ahead of the 2026 ASO APPMEN/Content Creators Conference.
FG TO BUILD NEW DAM IN PLATEAU, PROMISES EARLY COMPLETION OF MANGU PROJECT
The Federal Government has announced plans to construct a new dam in Limpye, Ampang East District of Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State to improve water supply, irrigation and electricity generation in the North-Central region.
NEPC DISMISSES STRIKE CLAIMS, SAYS STAFF UNION REAFFIRMS CONFIDENCE IN MANAGEMENT
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has dismissed reports circulating on some online platforms alleging that its workers are planning to embark on an industrial action, describing the claims as false and misleading.
DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS OTTI OVER NAF COMPLEX, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SOUTH-EAST SECURITY
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has commended Abia State Governor Alex Otti for constructing the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Administrative Complex in Umuahia, describing the project as a major contribution to national security.
NIGERIA CUSTOMS’ “CUSTOMS CARES” WINS COMMONWEALTH GOLD CSR AWARD
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has earned international recognition after its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, “Customs Cares”, won the Commonwealth Environment and CSR Gold Award in Glasgow, Scotland.