FG Begins Clearance of Export Grant Backlog, EEG Scheme Reformation
The federal government has begun processes to clear the backlog of Export Expansion Grant (EEG) payments and reform the scheme for sustainability. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, said this at a stakeholders engagement on the EEG scheme in Abuja on Thursday. Ms Oduwole said the scheme had faced difficulties, with payments outstanding since 2020, leaving the…
NCDC Unveils 20-year Development Plan for North Central
The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has unveiled a draft 20-year Economic, Infrastructural and Social Development Plan for the North Central region. The plan covers 2027 to 2046 and seeks to transform Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) into a productive, connected, inclusive and resilient region. This is contained in a communique issued at…
Army Chief Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu Backs Veterans’ Emergency Medical Fund with ₦25m Donation
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant‑General Waidi Shaibu, has pledged N25 million to the Emergency Health Fund of the Course 39 Nigerian Defence Academy United Welfare Association to support the medical needs of retired officers. Shaibu made the pledge on Thursday at Army Headquarters, Abuja, when members of the association’s executive committee, led by its president, Air Vice‑Marshal…
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Wike an asset to APC — don’t embarrass him, Abdulmumin Jibrin Scolds governors
Abdulmumin Jibrin, member of the House of Representatives for Kiru/Bebeji…
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Troops intercept equipment meant for illegal mining in Kogi, recover vehicle
Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have seized a commercial bus loaded with illegal mining gear heading toward…
Kogi East Attack: Deputy Governor Allegedly Linked to Ejule ADC Violence
Concerned stakeholders in Kogi East have raised serious allegations against the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Salifu Oyibo, accusing…
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Morocco Names Casablanca as 2030 World Cup Final Venue
Morocco has announced Casablanca as the venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, despite the governing body, FIFA, yet to officially confirm where the tournament’s showpiece match will be played. …
2027: Governor Sule’s Karu Missteps Threaten APC Success in Nasarawa
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Ododo Hailed as Kogi East Road, School Projects Take Off
The Kogi East APC Legacy Group has lauded Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his administration’s rapid response to infrastructure deficits in Kogi East, following the commencement of procurement processes…
LEAKED DOCS: Gov Bala Mohammed Accuses Senator Shehu Buba of Terrorist Activities.
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Police Arrest Man Over Alleged N40 Million Job Scam in Kano
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