Saturday, March 15, 2025
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has issued a 21-day ultimatum for the commencement of an industrial action over the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage and judiciary financial autonomy, ABN TV reports. In a communiqué released at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held […]
After months of speculation, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwoko cited deep divisions and factionalization within the PDP as the primary reasons for his decision […]
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has announced a remarkable 20.79 per cent increase in the value of the country’s non-oil exports, reaching a total of $5.456bn in 2024. It stated that the amount surpassed the $4.5bn generated in 2023. The Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nonye Ayeni, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for an initial four-year term, effective January 23, 2025, News360 Nigeria reports. Aliyu, who had been acting as the agency’s head since March 2024, brings over 20 years of experience in energy and […]
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reported a substantial rise in Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) collections, which reached N6.72 trillion in 2024, reflecting a 84.62% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to N3.64 trillion recorded the previous year. This was disclosed at the 2025 FIRS Management Retreat on Thursday, where […]
The Federal Government, through the Federal Civil Service Commission, has announced the commencement of recruitment into various positions within the Federal Civil Service, News360 Nigeria reports. In a statement on Monday by the FCSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, he disclosed that interested and eligible Nigerians can apply for […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a 15 megavolt-amperes (MVA) injection substation in Maiduguri, Borno State, highlighting the urgent need to protect Nigeria’s power infrastructure against vandalism. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held at the College of Agriculture in Maiduguri, Shettima stressed the escalating attacks on power facilities, labeling the […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled updated guidelines to regulate the dwelling time for import and export consignments at port terminals. This initiative is part of efforts to reduce congestion, enhance clearance processes, and align with the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business policy. According to a statement by […]
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to its citizens by 2030. Tinubu made the declaration as he concluded his participation in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he joined other African leaders to address the […]
Nigeria’s Central Bank orders NIBSS to debit banks over fraudulent transactions, tightening accountability To curb fraud in the financial services sector, Nigeria’s Central Bank has directed the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) to debit the settlement accounts of commercial banks that receive fraud proceeds. The directive, effective January 2025, signals […]