The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged patriotic citizens to contribute through voluntary services across various sectors to complement government initiatives for nation-building. The call was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, during an event marking the 2023 International Volunteer Day (IVD) in Abuja. The SGF emphasized…
The Association of Freight Forwarding Practitioners of Nigeria (AFFPON) has disclosed that the weekly loss incurred due to Nigeria’s border closure by the Federal Government amounts to at least N13 billion. Miftahu Ya’u, the president of AFFPON, shared this information during a joint stakeholders’ forum for freight forwarders and importers. The association urged the government…
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos, Wahab Hammed, has been sentenced to one year in jail by the Lagos High Court in Ikeja over vote buying. Justice Ismail Ijelu handed down the sentence after convicting Hammed on charges of conspiracy and bribery. The court heard that on February 25, 2023, Hammed,…
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has revealed ongoing plans to redefine the scope of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to actively contribute to the growth of the national economy. Mr. Olawande shared this insight during an interactive session with the 2023 Batch C Stream 2 corps members at the NYSC…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to pay the sum of N500 million to the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Murtala Ajaka. The court, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, issued the order, citing a violation of Ajaka’s fundamental rights. Justice Ekwo not…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revised the timeline for issuing letters of credit from 24 hours to five working days, aiming to address challenges posed by the ongoing foreign exchange scarcity in the country. The move is a departure from the previous 2020 service charter, which set the timeline at 24 hours for…
President Bola Tinubu has undertaken a significant restructuring at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), a pivotal agency overseeing the enforcement of “70 per cent indigenous content and participation in the nation’s energy industry.” The move involved the replacement of both the governing board and the management team, with no explicit reasons provided…
President Bola Tinubu has voiced his apprehension regarding the escalating emigration of skilled Nigerian professionals and university graduates pursuing advanced education, employment, and prospects on the global stage. The president expressed these concerns during the 2023 National Migration Dialogue, organized by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) in Abuja. Represented…
Recent media reports suggesting that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, stated that “7 out of 10 Nigerian students are criminals” have been refuted by the anti-graft agency. The reports, stemming from a meeting between Olukoyede and representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), have prompted the EFCC to issue…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly distanced itself from any discussions regarding a coalition or merger with fellow opposition parties, emphasizing its status as Nigeria’s most organized and democratic political entity. Speaking exclusively to Vanguard, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of PDP, debunked rumors of the party engaging in talks with other…