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Jigawa Pension Payment: State Disburses N1.39bn to 560 Retirees, Families

July 21, 2026

The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has begun the disbursement of Jigawa pension payment worth N1.389 billion to 560 retirees and the families of deceased civil servants across the state. The payment covers retirement gratuities, death benefits and outstanding pension balances for beneficiaries drawn from the state civil service, local government […]

FG Returns 13 Oil Blocks After 2025 Licensing Round Attracts Limited Investor Interest

July 21, 2026

Nigeria’s oil blocks licensing exercise recorded a mixed outcome after the Federal Government announced that 13 oil and gas blocks offered during the 2025 Licensing Round failed to attract investor bids and would be returned to the national licensing pool. The announcement was made during the 2025 Commercial Bid Conference in Abuja by the Chief […]

State Police Bill Advances as Reps Begin Clause-by-Clause Review

July 21, 2026

The House of Representatives has commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the State Police Bill, marking another major step toward establishing a constitutional framework for state policing across Nigeria. Lawmakers said they would rely heavily on the Senate-approved version of the executive proposal while making only necessary amendments to fast-track the legislative process. Speaking during a meeting […]

Enugu Farm Inputs: 63,000 Farmers to Receive Free Agricultural Support

July 20, 2026

The Enugu State Government has approved the distribution of Enugu farm inputs to 63,000 registered smallholder farmers as part of efforts to increase agricultural production during the current planting season. The State Executive Council also approved the recruitment of 4,698 teachers for Smart Green Schools and ordered the immediate reactivation of isolation centres in response […]

Service-Wide Vote: Atiku Demands Explanation Over N12.8tn Budget Allocation

July 20, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to explain the sharp increase in the Service-Wide Vote contained in the 2026 federal budget, describing the allocation as lacking sufficient transparency and accountability. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate said the significant increase raises serious questions about public spending and called for […]

FG Advances Digital Health Identity to Expand Universal Health Coverage by 2030

July 19, 2026

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to integrate digital health identity into Nigeria’s healthcare system as part of reforms aimed at accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, improving patient care and expanding health insurance access for millions of citizens. The initiative is expected to strengthen healthcare delivery by connecting trusted digital identity with patient […]

NBC, INEC Partner on Election Broadcast Monitoring Ahead of 2027 Polls

July 19, 2026

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are set to strengthen election broadcast monitoring through a joint oversight initiative aimed at promoting ethical media coverage during the 2027 general elections. NBC Director-General Charles Ebuebu disclosed the plan in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, saying […]

Appeal Court Restores INEC Electoral Guidelines for 2027 Elections

July 16, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that invalidated portions of the INEC electoral guidelines governing preparations for the 2027 general elections. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, the appellate court ruled that the Youth Party, which challenged the guidelines, lacked the legal standing to institute the suit. […]

CAC Moves to Deregister 100,000 Companies Over Unfiled Annual Returns

July 16, 2026

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has commenced the process to remove 100,000 companies from its official register over their failure to file annual returns and other mandatory statutory documents. The exercise, identified as Batch 6, is being carried out under the provisions of Sections 692(3) and 692(4) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), […]

Federal High Court Updates Pre-Election Rules, Introduces Virtual Hearings

July 15, 2026

The Federal High Court has introduced significant amendments to its 2026 Pre-Election Practice Directions, approving virtual hearings, expanding administrative powers for case management and allowing election-related court filings on weekends and public holidays. The revised Practice Directions, signed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, took effect on July 14, […]