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The Senate has stepped down a proposal seeking the establishment of an Internal Tender Board for the National Assembly, insisting that lawmakers must first receive comprehensive briefings on the legislature's budget and financial management before considering procurement reforms. The motion, sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West), was withdrawn after several senators argued that the proposal was premature and that greater transparency in the National Assembly's finances should take […]

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a Non-Career Ambassadorial nominee despite objections from some lawmakers and recent protests by civil society organisations over his nomination. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs during plenary. Presenting the committee's report, the Vice Chairman of the committee, Senator Simon Lalong, urged the Senate to approve Fasina's nomination for appointment […]

The Oyo State Government has announced that the two surveillance aircraft purchased to strengthen security operations across the state are expected to arrive before the end of July after delays caused by the manufacturing and assembly process in China. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made this known in a statement issued after the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday. According to Oyelade, the state had initially expected […]

The Federal Government has called on African countries to adopt a risk-based approach in implementing the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Recommendation 8, warning that excessive regulation of non-profit organisations could weaken humanitarian efforts without effectively tackling terrorism financing. The appeal was made during the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Conference held in Abuja. The conference brought together government officials, anti-money laundering experts, […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund, describing it as a major initiative to strengthen food security, attract private investment and reposition agriculture as a key driver of Nigeria's economy. The fund was unveiled during the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Summit held in Abuja and jointly organised by the Office of the Vice President and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). […]

The Federal Government has approved ₦3.6 billion to support tailors under the Industrial Training Fund's (ITF) Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's informal sector, create jobs and develop globally competitive artisans. The Director-General of the ITF, Afiz Ogun, disclosed this in Abuja during the nationwide screening of applicants for the 2026 edition of the programme. According to him, the funding will be used to […]

The Federal Government has concluded the evacuation of Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final government-sponsored flight carrying 308 returnees. The aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday morning, bringing home the last batch of evacuees alongside three Nigerian government officials who coordinated the exercise. Airport officials received the returnees, which included women, children and entire families, […]

The Senate has approved a donation of ₦50 million to the families of five individuals who lost their lives during the rescue operation that freed abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The approval was announced during Wednesday's plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who said each of the five bereaved families would receive ₦10 million in recognition of the sacrifices made in the fight […]

A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has granted former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, bail in the sum of ₦100 million over alleged abuse of office. Justice Peter Kekemeke ruled that Umar must provide one surety in like sum, with the surety required to own landed property backed by a valid Certificate of Occupancy. The court further ordered that the former […]

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to embark on a state visit to Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and strategic relations between both countries. The announcement was made by the French Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Marc Fonbaustier, during the celebration of France's National Day in Abuja. According to the ambassador, the visit will take place two years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's state visit to Paris […]