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By Deborah Nnamdi The Delta State Oil Prices Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, has announced the opening of its 2025 Bursary Program. DESOPADEC, in a notice on Wednesday, said the program aimed at supporting the educational pursuits of qualified Delta State students is strictly for indigenes of the Ijaw, Itsekiri,…

…. Greenlights Key National Infrastructure Projects By Deborah Nnamdi In a major boost to Nigeria’s infrastructure development, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved ₦187 billion for the completion of the final 96 kilometres of the Benin–Shagamu–Ore dual carriageway, a critical economic corridor linking the South-West to the South-South. The…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday submitted a N1.78 trillion budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the House of Representatives, calling on lawmakers to expedite its approval to support essential development initiatives. The N1,783,823,708,309 proposal was conveyed through a formal letter to the Speaker, which…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the implementation of emergency rule in Rivers State, following the suspension of democratic governance in the state. President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers during a nationwide broadcast on March 18, 2025, appointing retired Vice…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Benue State Government has made history by launching a fleet of solar-powered electric taxis, signaling a major leap toward sustainable, low-cost transportation and job creation within the state. In partnership with Esse Mobility, the groundbreaking initiative introduced Nigeria’s first commercial solar taxi service, which began operations…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has announced a ban on the importation of foreign goods that can be locally produced in Nigeria, unveiling a new industrial policy aimed at boosting domestic production and economic self-reliance. The decision, made during Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, also…

By Deborah Nnamdi A police officer has drawn widespread criticism on social media following the emergence of a video showing him tying the shoelaces of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The footage, which went viral on Monday, captures Ganduje standing as the officer…

By Deborah Nnamdi As part of its ongoing digital transformation efforts, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This initiative aims to enhance border security and ensure greater transparency in financial disclosures. According to NCS spokesman, Assistant Comptroller…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has acknowledged making mistakes in its earlier statement about the ongoing probe into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. In a press release issued on Thursday, the commission clarified that the error had unintentionally given the…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to enhancing the welfare of Nigerian workers in a message shared Thursday on his official X account, in celebration of the 2025 Workers’ Day. He recognized the vital contributions of workers to the nation’s progress and development. “To every Nigerian…