The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mohammed Ibrahim, has revealed a collaborative effort between the Federal Government and NADF aimed at supporting ginger farmers in three states and Abuja with a substantial sum of N1.6 billion. This initiative, part of the Ginger Recovery Advancement and Transformation for Economic Empowerment program, seeks…
President Bola Tinubu has extended scholarships to the children and housing assistance to the families of the 17 soldiers tragically killed in the Okuama community in Delta State. Speaking at the solemn burial ceremony held in Abuja to bid farewell to the fallen heroes, Tinubu expressed his deepest condolences to the military and grieving families….
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have requested Law enforcement agencies to launch a comprehensive investigation into unauthorized foreign exchange transactions worth a staggering $2.4 billion, as revealed by Cardoso, following the media update that ensued the 294th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja on Tuesday. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the…
State Police Force implementation across Nigeria was presented during the 140th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Thursday . Vice President Kashim Shettima presided over the meeting, which saw the submission of reports by sixteen state governors in support of the implementation of state police. Additionally, suggestions…
Establishment of Mines Marshals Is a proactive move to tackle the pressing issue of illegal mining and trafficking of solid minerals, the Nigerian federal government has initiated the deployment of Mines Marshals, a specialized unit within the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). The decision was announced following a gathering at the Ministry of…
Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in Jos South Local Government of Plateau State have successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued Mrs. Rosemary Jekpe, who was abducted from her residence in Abuja Layout, Bukuru Low-Cost Housing. The daring rescue operation took place at Rafinbuna Village in Bassa Local Government Area, where a fierce firefight…
Nigerian financial intelligence unit ( NFIU)a Federal Government institution of Nigeria has taken decisive action in the fight against terrorism by announcing the identification of 15 entities suspected of involvement in funding terrorist activities. This includes nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and firms. The announcement was made public through the Nigerian Financial…
In a significant stride towards justice, the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully facilitated the return of 324 houses to Kano State pensioners. This remarkable feat comes after a diligent investigation into the misappropriation of N4.1 billion from the Pension Trust Fund, which had long been withheld from…
Aliko Dangote, renowned as Africa’s wealthiest individual, has embarked on a significant humanitarian endeavor to address the pressing needs of communities across Nigeria. Leveraging the resources of his foundation, Dangote has pledged to distribute one million bags of rice, with an estimated value exceeding N13 billion, to individuals and families grappling with dire circumstances. This…
In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended two individuals involved in the sale and distribution of illicit drug-laced chin-chin to school students and social gatherings in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The suspects, identified as Josephine Odunu, a 20-year-old hairdresser, and Edesemi Ikporo, a 30-year-old dispatch rider, were intercepted…
