Category: #Governance
-
FAAC SHARES N2.09 TRILLION OCTOBER REVENUE, NIGERIANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY AND IMPACT
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N2.094 trillion among Nigeria’s federal, state, and local governments from October 2025 revenue. The announcement by Accountant-General Shamsudeen Ogunjimi came after the November FAAC meeting, with funds from statutory revenue, VAT, and the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL). Breakdown: Federal Government received N758.405 billion, States N689.120 billion, Local…
-
FCTA SET TO CRACK DOWN ON PROPERTY FEE DEFAULTERS FROM NOVEMBER 26
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will begin enforcement actions against defaulters of Ground Rent, Land Use Change/Conversion fees, and Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills starting November 26, 2025. Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, announced that this move follows the expiry of multiple grace periods granted…
-
NDLEA AND KOGI GOVERNMENT SCORE BIG WITH MAJOR DRUG SEIZURE IN STATE
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with the Kogi State Government, has successfully intercepted a large consignment of illicit drugs worth millions of naira moving through the state. Kogi’s Commissioner for Information, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, announced that the drugs were cleverly hidden in a truck headed to an undisclosed destination. Despite investigations…
-
LAGOS CALLS ON YOUTH TO REVITALIZE BRICKLAYING INDUSTRY AND UPHOLD PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
The Lagos State Government has issued a rallying call to its youth to actively participate in the construction sector, emphasizing that many bricklayers are now in their sixties. During the closing of the 2025 Bricklayers Week, Lagos Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, praised the older bricklayers for laying a strong foundation…
-
NHRC CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION AFTER KEBBI SCHOOLGIRLS KIDNAPPING
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government to act swiftly and arrest those behind the recent mass kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi. Dr. Tony Ojukwu, NHRC’s Executive Secretary, condemned the attack and emphasized the rising trend of violence that threatens the country’s security and the right…
-
FCTA TO ENFORCE PAYMENT OF GROUND RENT AND LAND USE FEES FROM NOVEMBER 26
Starting November 26, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is kicking into gear to enforce payments from defaulters owing Ground Rent, Land Use Change/Conversion fees, and bills for Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O). This includes property buyers who haven’t registered interests with the mandatory Minister’s Consent or completed Deeds of Assignment.…
-
ANAMBRA GOVT SETS STAGE FOR “ONWA DEZEMBA” FESTIVAL
Anambra State is gearing up for a major cultural and entertainment festival this Yuletide, promising residents and visitors an unforgettable December experience. The event, branded “Onwa Dezemba,” will feature masquerade displays, Christmas carols, and musical concerts with top Nigerian artistes. Activities will be held at Ekwueme Square, Solution Fun City, Awka, and other designated venues…
-
PRESIDENT TINUBU HEADS TO G20 AND AU-EU SUMMITS
President Bola Tinubu is set to jet off to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, this week for two major international summits. His first stop is the20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, followed by the AU-EU Summit in Angola. The G20 Summit, themed “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” brings together leaders from the world’s top economies, the…
-
PRESIDENT TINUBU SENDS VP TO KEBBI AFTER SCHOOLGIRLS KIDNAPPING
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State to commiserate with the government and families of the recently kidnapped schoolgirls, assuring them of their safe return. In a statement from Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu also expressed sadness over the abduction and the death of Brig.-Gen. Musa Uba and other…
-
KANO GOV APPROVES PERMANENT JOBS FOR 1,600 SCHOOL WATCHMEN
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has approved the distribution of permanent and pensionable appointment letters to 1,600 newly recruited watchmen posted to secondary schools across the state. This move, announced by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature, is a major step toward restoring safety, discipline, and stability in public schools. Yusuf stressed that a secure environment…
