Category: #Governance
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PENCARE LAUNCHED: NEW HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE TO BOOST RETIREES’ WELLBEING
Mrs. Omolola Oloworaran, Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), has unveiled the Board of Trustees for the Pension Industry Health Care Initiative (PenCare), aimed at providing quality and affordable healthcare to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The launch, held in Abuja, marks a new era of social protection focused on not…
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NEW NIGERIAN TAX REGIME TO LIGHTEN BURDEN ON YOUTHS AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Good news for Nigerians: starting January 1, 2026, the new tax system introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration is set to ease the tax burden on the majority of people, especially the youth and small business owners. Dr. Tope Fasua, the President’s Economic Adviser, revealed during the Youth National Discourse in Abuja that those earning…
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ANAMBRA GOVERNOR SOLUDO REVAMPS 130 PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN 3 YEARS
Governor Chukwuma Soludo is transforming healthcare in Anambra State, having rehabilitated 130 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) with power, water, and modern equipment. Dr Afam Obidike, the state’s Health Commissioner, revealed these achievements during a tour of the new Solution Trauma Centre in Awka. Soludo’s vision includes new hospitals like Okpoko General and Solution Specialist Hospital,…
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NIGERIA PARTNERS WITH EU AND UNESCO TO BOOST TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, through the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with the European Union (EU) and UNESCO to strengthen the country’s education system. The announcement was made during the launch of the National Project Steering Committee for the EU-UNESCO initiative in Abuja. The project,…
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TINUBU LAUNCHES NINAUTH APP TO BOOST NIGERIA’S IDENTITY SYSTEM
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to deliver a secure, credible national identity management system, key to Nigeria’s development. At the State House on Thursday, he launched the NINAuth App a mobile tool by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) that verifies identity with ease. Tinubu highlighted how this tech innovation will fight bureaucracy and corruption…
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KATSINA AIMS TO BOOST REVENUE TO N140 BILLION BY 2026
Katsina State is setting its sights on increasing its internally generated revenue (IGR) to about N140 billion by 2026, according to the state government. Speaking at the launch of the ‘State of States 2025 Report’ by BudgIT in Abuja, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Malik Anas, shared the ambitious plan. Anas revealed that…
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MINISTER OLAWANDE URGES YOUTHS TO TRADE PROTESTS FOR DIALOGUE TO DRIVE CHANGE
At the Youth National Discourse Abuja 2025, Minister of Youth Development Mr Ayodele Olawande called on Nigerian youths to move from street protests to constructive talks. Speaking on the theme “From Protest to Dialogue: Redefining Youth Engagement for National Transformation”, Olawande said protests are part of democracy, but real progress comes through dialogue. He shared…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BEGINS PAYMENT TO OVER 9,000 TERTIARY STAFF UNDER NEW SUPPORT FUND
The Federal Government has kicked off disbursing funds to more than 9,000 staff members across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF). This initiative, part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to boost staff welfare, productivity, and innovation nationwide. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa praised the milestone, highlighting…
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AIYEDATIWA PRESENTS BRAND NEW TOYOTAS TO ONDO TRADITIONAL RULERS, PROMISES MORE WELFARE
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Thursday surprised traditional rulers across the state with brand-new Toyota SUVs, reaffirming his commitment to their welfare and the promotion of traditional institutions. The presentation, held in Akure, recognized the crucial role of royal fathers in maintaining peace and security throughout the state. “All Grade ‘A’ Obas received 2025…
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MINISTER DELE ALAKE REPORTS RECOVERY OF 90 ILLEGAL MINING SITES, URGES TRADERS TO SUPPORT MINING REFORMS
Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake, announced on Thursday in Akure that his ministry has successfully recovered over 90 mining sites from illegal miners nationwide. Speaking at the South-West stakeholders’ dialogue, Alake revealed that more than 300 illegal miners have been arrested, with 50 prosecuted and over 20 convicted under the current administration. In…
