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Senate Pushes for Structured Social Welfare to Reduce Poverty

The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill to create a National Social Welfare Service, aiming to coordinate poverty alleviation programmes. The data-driven agency would manage cash transfers, food aid, and stipends. Read more on this crucial legislative ste

NDIC Assures Deposit Safety, Warns Against Fraudsters

NDIC MD reassures Nigerians of deposit safety with up to ₦5m insurance. He warns against Ponzi schemes and details collaboration with CBN for banking stability. Visit their Trade Fair pavilion for more.

NASS Confirms Musa, Bans Ransom in Security Overhaul

The Senate and House of Representatives confirm Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister and adopt hard-line anti-terror measures, banning ransom payments and amnesty for terrorists. Read the details.

Federal Fire Service Announces New Job Vacancies

The CDCFIB has announced new mid-management vacancies in the Federal Fire Service. Serving government employees have one week to apply via the official email. Check eligibility.

Senate Proposes Single Nationwide Emergency Number

Nigeria's Senate considers a bill to establish a single toll-free emergency number, '112', to replace the current confusing system. The move aims to leverage high mobile penetration for faster response. Read more.

Senate Debates Single National Emergency Number Bill

The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.

FG Launches Device Credit for 15,000 Nigerians

The Federal Government, via CREDICORP, launches a national digital device credit programme to make smartphones and laptops affordable for over 15,000 working Nigerians, boosting digital inclusion.

ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.

Lady Opens Store with NSS Allowance, Goes Viral

A Ghanaian lady has become an internet sensation after revealing how she saved her National Service Scheme allowance to open a fully stocked store. Her inspiring story has sparked massive reactions online.

NASC to refund N6.93bn for inflated contracts

Audit report reveals National Assembly Service Commission inflated contracts by N6.93bn without due process. Chairman ordered to account for funds or face sanctions. Read full details.

NCS Imposes Strict Penalties for Age Cheating

National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.

100 Free Homes for Kaduna Widows and Orphans

Widows and orphans in Kaduna receive 100 free homes through Adashe Women Housing project. Dr. Umma Sani's childhood homelessness inspired this life-changing initiative.

CSOs Petition EFCC Over Kogi LG Funds Diversion

Civil society groups uncover massive diversion of Kogi local government funds through Lokoja Voucher Scheme. EFCC receives petition demanding forensic audit and prosecution.

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