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Benue PDP Chief Rejects Northern Security Fund

PDP chieftain Bemgba Iortyom rejects Benue's inclusion in the Northern Security Trust Fund, calling it a flawed plan that diverts state resources. He criticises Governor Alia's priorities.

Eko DisCo: Free Meters Only Through Official Portal

Eko DisCo urges customers to apply for free prepaid meters only via its official portal, warning against third-party scams. Learn about the MAF Tranche B scheme and community engagement in Apapa.

Nigeria Gets $100m AfDB Loan for Youth Fund

Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.

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.

House Probes Missing N30bn NSIPA Fund, Demands Action

The House of Representatives investigates over N30bn recovered from NSIPA, demanding its release to restart vital poverty-alleviation schemes. Lawmakers warn delayed funds worsen hardship. 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.

NCDMB, BOI Unveil $100m Fund for Oil & Gas Firms

NCDMB and Bank of Industry launch a $100m equity fund to boost local oil & gas firms. Nigerian content performance rises to 61%. New rules make certificates non-transferable from 2026.

Northern Governors Launch N16bn Monthly Security Fund

Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.

Northern Leaders Suspend Mining, Back State Police

Northern governors and traditional rulers have imposed a six-month mining suspension and approved a N1bn monthly security fund to tackle banditry and insecurity. Read the full communiqué.

Nigeria Launches Emergency GBV Response Fund

Federal Government announces emergency fund to combat gender-based violence and support survivors. New initiative launched during 16 Days of Activism against GBV.

Southern Governors Establish Zonal Security Fund

Southern Nigerian governors have agreed to create a regional security fund and enhance intelligence sharing to combat rising insecurity. The move aims to strengthen coordinated responses across state lines.

Akinyemi Calls for National Security Emergency

Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi urges President Tinubu to declare nationwide security emergency, recalling retired military officers and suspending governors' immunity in terror zones.

Senate Confronts Nigeria's Health Funding Gap

Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.

Falz Urges Nigerians to Hold Lawmakers Accountable

Nigerian rapper Falz calls for citizens to demand security accountability from lawmakers beyond social media activism. He questions government handling of recent kidnappings in Kwara and Niger states.

TEF, FFS Partner to Train 7,400 on Fire Safety

Tony Elumelu Foundation partners with Federal Fire Service to train 7,400 Nigerians across all 36 states and FCT on essential fire safety skills and emergency response procedures.

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