Category: #Governance
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BETTER PAY, BETTER FIGHT: TROOPS’ MORALE RISES ON IMPROVED WELFARE
From higher allowances to better feeding and faster rotations, Nigerian troops say improved welfare is boosting their confidence on the battlefield. Fresh findings show that welfare conditions for frontline soldiers have significantly improved, lifting morale across operations under Operation Hadin Kai and beyond. Troops revealed that monthly operational allowances have jumped to about ₦60,000, up…
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POWER WOES: ADELABU APOLOGISES, PROMISES RELIEF IN TWO WEEKS
As heat rises and blackouts bite harder, the power minister admits the pain—and says help is on the way. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over persistent electricity outages, blaming the situation on gas supply issues and infrastructure challenges. Speaking in Abuja, Adelabu acknowledged the hardship caused by erratic power supply,…
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LAGOS COURTS GLOBAL INVESTORS TO TRANSFORM AGRICULTURE
With a booming food market and rising demand, Lagos is calling on global partners to help unlock the real value in agriculture—beyond the farm. The Lagos State Government is pushing for stronger agro-investment partnerships to drive growth across the food value chain, saying the real opportunity lies after harvest—not just in production. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
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DIRI HAILS TINUBU’S SPORTS SHAKE-UP, BACKS NEW ERA FOR FOOTBALL
Nigeria’s sports sector may be entering a fresh chapter as Bayelsa Governor Diri applauds reforms and calls for transparency in football governance. Governor Douye Diri has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restructuring Nigeria’s sports administration, describing the shift from a ministry to a commission as a game-changer. Speaking at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…
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BENIN POLL FRONT-RUNNER PLANS NEW POLICE FORCE TO FIGHT JIHADISTS
With attacks rising near its borders, Benin’s leading presidential candidate is proposing a bold new security strategy ahead of elections. Romuald Wadagni has pledged to establish municipal police forces in northern border towns to combat growing jihadist threats if elected president. Unveiling his platform ahead of the April 12 election, Wadagni said localised policing would…
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ABDULSALAMI STEPS IN: EX-HEAD OF STATE BACKS VETERANS’ REFORMS
Nigeria’s military veterans may be getting long-overdue attention as a former Head of State moves to push their concerns to the top. Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has pledged to engage the Federal Government on critical issues affecting military veterans, promising to push for improved welfare and institutional reforms. The assurance came after a…
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TINUBU RALLIES GOVERNORS ON SECURITY AS GLOBAL CRISIS THREATENS ECONOMY
President warns of rising insecurity and fresh economic pressure, calls for united action to protect Nigerians. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors to step up collaboration with the Federal Government as Nigeria faces rising security challenges and potential economic strain from global tensions. Speaking on Sunday at an Eid-el-Fitr gathering in Lagos with…
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EDO IRS WARNS TAXPAYERS: FILE RETURNS BEFORE MARCH 31 OR FACE PENALTIES
Edo State revenue agency says tax compliance is compulsory as deadline approaches. The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has urged residents to file their annual tax returns on or before March 31, warning that defaulters will face penalties. In a statement issued in Benin, Executive Chairman John Odior stressed that tax filing is a…
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ALAKE PUSHES ENERGY HUBS TO BOOST AFRICA’S MINING POWER
Minister says regional corridors could unlock billions and fast-track Africa’s industrial future. Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, is calling for the creation of regional energy hubs across Africa to drive cross-border mining and industrial growth. Speaking at the 11th Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., Alake said stronger collaboration between African nations…
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FG PICKS QUEST MERCHANT BANK TO DRIVE $DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH PROJECT BRIDGE
Nigeria’s push for nationwide broadband expansion gets a boost as the Federal Government taps a top financial institution to structure its massive fibre rollout plan. The Federal Government has appointed Quest Merchant Bank as Transaction Advisor for Project BRIDGE, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s digital infrastructure through expanded fibre-optic connectivity. The appointment was…
