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With this implementation already underway, thousands of retirees across Jigawa State are expected to begin benefiting from the adjusted rates immediately. The post Jigawa govt approves upward review of minimum pension appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Protesters have gathered at the National Assembly, calling for the Senate to halt the confirmation of Professor Abayomi Fasina as ambassador due to sexual harassment allegations. The demonstration highlights ongoing concerns regarding accountability in public appointments.
David Umahi asserts that Peter Obi is not a political rival to him or President Tinubu. He criticizes Obi's previous tenure, claiming he cannot compete effectively.
Nigeria's Senate has issued a warning to South Africa regarding recent xenophobic attacks and is considering diplomatic measures. They have also mandated a new investigation into the safety of Nigerians in South Africa.
It argued that achieving the country’s production targets will depend largely on scaling up drilling activities across onshore, shallow water, and offshore assets, as well as ensuring sustained capital inflow into the sector. The post Underutilised Capacity, Funding Gaps Threat...
An official said the ban is part of the government's efforts to curb the activities of fake enforcement officials extorting motorists. The post Enugu bans traffic task force on federal highways appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The subscription window runs from July 6 to July 10, 2026, with settlement scheduled for July 15, providing retail investors access to low-risk, government-backed securities. The post DMO July Savings Bond Interest Offer Highest In 2026, At 15.716% appeared first on Channels Tele...
The projects comprise 39 mini-grid projects in Adamawa State and a 3.5-megawatt solar power project in Kebbi State, all being implemented under the Federal Government's rural electrification programme. The post FG Performs Groundbreaking For 42 Mini‐Grids, Solar Projects In Keb...
Babachir Lawal, Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has called for a judicial inquiry into the controversy... read more Lawal: SGF should have stopped alleged fake agency before it reached Tinubu
Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Tinubu over alleged funding irregularities in the Almajiri education commission and the PFIPC scandal. He questions whether Tinubu is aware of these issues or complicit in them.
The House of Representatives has suspended its session to pay tribute to the late Gombe legislator, Bauchi Tongo. This act reflects the tradition of honoring deceased members of the legislature.
The development comes amid the controversy over the disputed "council", which the presidency said does not exist despite Adeyemi insisting otherwise. The post ‘Presidential Council’: Gbajabiamila Threatens ₦10bn Suit Against Adeyemi Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks a...
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called for improved revenue allocation to the State, saying current sharing formula does read more Sule seeks federal allocation increase for Nasarawa over population growth
Umahi asserts that Peter Obi poses no threat to him or President Tinubu, dismissing Obi's political influence as insignificant. He emphasizes confidence in his position within the APC party.
In three years, N81 billion paid, the decades-old burden is shrinking as Akwa Ibom's fiscal books reveal a dramatic reversal in retirees' fortunes. The post Eno pays N81bn pension, gratuity in three years, surpasses predecessor’s last four-year record appeared first on Premium ...
A total of 18 APC first-term governors, including Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, are currently in a closed-door meeting in the Kebbi Government House. The post Breaking: 18 first-term govs in closed-door meeting in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.
* Links youth empowerment to security strategy, says Kogi’s mineral wealth will create jobs Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has declared that his administration will
An appeals court Tuesday handed France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen a one-year term with an ankle tag over a fake jobs scam in the European parliament, casting doubt on whether she will run for president next April. The post France’s opposition figure Le Pen sentenced to 1...
US President Donald Trump landed in Ankara on Tuesday for a NATO summit where leaders are hoping to woo him with promises on defence spending, an AFP correspondent said. The post Trump arrives Ankara for NATO summit appeared first on Vanguard News.
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children's Education, NCAOOSCE, has clarified that projects included in its 2026 Appropriation Act that appear to fall outside its statutory responsibilities are National Assembly constituency projects assigned to the Commiss...
Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Professor Ayo Omotayo, has apologised to the Berom people over remarks he made during a television interview after the attempted attack on the institute. The post Attempted attack: NIPSS DG apolog...
Former SGF Babachir Lawal has called for a judicial inquiry into the PFIPC scandal, alleging a major conspiracy linked to a fake agency's budget code. He suspects a significant racket is involved in the matter.
Lagos State Government has arrested 396 beggars in a sanitation sweep. They will be profiled, assisted, and repatriated to their home states. Learn more ab
The Federal Government has directed regulators to suspend the implementation of newly introduced rules affecting digital platforms, online intermediaries and read more FG suspends new digital economy rules to harmonise regulation
The Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate has congratulated Florence Ajimobi for her diplomatic achievement in Austria. He praised her dedication to service and leadership.
FIFA and French President Macron rally behind Kylian Mbappé, condemning racist remarks by a Paraguayan senator after the 2026 World Cup.
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the decision of the Delta State House of Assembly to declare the seat of the member representing Udu Constituency, Collins
The Niger State Government has imposed a curfew on some communities in Rafi Local Government Area following renewed communal clashes The post Niger govt imposes curfew over communal clashes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Gideon Arinze in Enugu Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu West Senatorial Zone have rejected the purported nomination of Hon. Dennis Amadi as the party’s senatorial candidate, insisting
The two-day gathering at Ankara's sprawling presidential palace comes a year after NATO members pledged to ramp up security-related spending to five per cent of GDP under pressure from the US leader. The post NATO Summit Showcases Arms Deals In Push To Win Over Trump appeared fir...