Category: #Governance
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NIGERIA-KOREA SOLAR MINI-GRID LIGHTS UP FCT COMMUNITIES
Over 4,000 households in Rubochi and Ikwa now enjoy reliable electricity thanks to a 1MW solar mini-grid! The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in partnership with the Government of Korea, has successfully powered Rubochi and Ikwa communities in the FCT. The system delivers 900kW to Rubochi and 100kW to Ikwa, energizing homes, schools, hospitals, and small…
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FCT STREETLIGHTS GET SECURITY UPGRADE TO CURB VANDALISM
Abuja’s streets are getting smarter—and safer! FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has revealed that streetlights in Abuja are being fitted with surveillance features to stop vandals. The upgrade, led by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and CGC Nigerian Ltd, will link streetlights to a control room, capturing any attempts at theft or damage. Wike said…
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CBN WARNS AGAINST NAIRA MUTILATION, SHOWS OFF REFORM WINS
Keep the Naira clean, protect Nigeria’s economy! The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged Nigerians to stop spraying, mutilating, counterfeiting, or hawking Naira notes, calling it a national duty to respect the currency. The warning came at the CBN Special Day during the 47th Kaduna International Trade Fair. Deputy Director Sidi Hakama highlighted the…
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NUT APPLAUDS FG FOR N350M TEACHER AWARDS
Outstanding teachers get recognition, but welfare remains key! The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended the Federal Government for awarding 12 exceptional teachers N350 million at the National Teachers’ Summit, celebrating their dedication and excellence. Each teacher received ₦25 million, with Mr. Taiwo Solanke from the South-West scooping the top prize of ₦50 million.…
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BAUCHI GOV COMMITS TO HEALTHCARE & GENDER EQUALITY
Bauchi strengthens its push for healthier, fairer communities! Governor Bala Mohammed has reaffirmed Bauchi State’s dedication to quality healthcare, gender equality, and social protection, during a visit from UNICEF and Global Affairs Canada. He highlighted programs that have already benefited over 16,000 people through youth entrepreneurship, women empowerment, and nutrition initiatives. The governor noted boosts…
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NCS TO BREAK EXPORT BARRIERS FOR ONION FARMERS
Nigeria’s onion exporters get a boost! The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has pledged to remove non-tariff barriers and streamline operations to make exports easier for onion farmers and other traders. Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi assured stakeholders that customs will work with relevant agencies to create a facilitating trade environment. The move follows a visit by the…
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FCT BUS TERMINALS READY TO LAUNCH, WAITING FEC APPROVAL
Abuja commuters may soon ride in style! Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the three newly built bus and taxi terminals in Kugbo, Mabushi, and CBD will start operations once the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves qualified private operators. The terminals, built at ₦51 billion, were completed in 2025 but remain…
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FG LAUNCHES OPERATION SAVANNAH SHIELD AFTER KWARA ATTACK
75 killed in Kwara; government ramps up security in North Central communities. The Federal Government is intensifying security across North Central Nigeria following the deadly terrorist attack in Kwara State that killed about 75 villagers, the Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said on Friday. The new initiative, Operation Savannah Shield, deploys military, police, and…
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NNPC POSTS N60.5TRN REVENUE, N5.7TRN PROFIT IN 2025
Despite operational hiccups, Nigeria’s oil giant stays profitable. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced N60.5 trillion in revenue and N5.76 trillion profit after tax for 2025, according to its December report. Average crude oil output was 1.54 million barrels per day, while natural gas production averaged 6,914 mmscfd, peaking mid-year at over 7,500…
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VP SHETTIMA LANDS IN ETHIOPIA FOR 39TH AU SUMMIT
Nigeria strengthens its voice on Africa’s economy, security, and democracy. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, running Feb. 14–15. Welcomed at Bole International Airport by Ethiopian officials, Shettima will join discussions on peace, security, and democratic governance. Foreign…
