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03

2026

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Tinubu Unveils ‘West Africa Largest Lithium Plant’ In Nasarawa

Economy, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu Unveils ‘West Africa Largest Lithium Plant’ In Nasarawa President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated what the Federal Government described as West Africa’s largest lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, with a daily processing capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes and an annual processing capacity of three million metric tonnes. Tinubu inaugurated the plant in Endo community, Nasarawa Local Government Area, on Thursday. Our correspondent gathered that the company has provided over 1,000 direct jobs and more than 2,000 indirect jobs since it began operations in the area. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said solid minerals remain the enduring backbone…

Jul

03

2026

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Tinubu Unveils 5,000 New Jobs For Nigerian Youths (See How To Apply)

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Youths

Tinubu Unveils 5,000 New Jobs for Nigerian Youths (See How To Apply) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major employment initiative that will create opportunities for 5,000 young Nigerians under the newly launched The Power Force programme, aimed at tackling unemployment while fixing Nigeria’s electricity metering challenges. The initiative, which falls under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), will train successful applicants as meter installers and technicians, equipping them with practical skills and connecting them to jobs in Nigeria’s power sector. According to the President, the programme is designed to close the country’s metering gap, eliminate estimated billing, protect electricity…

Jul

03

2026

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Tinubu Is A Miracle Worker; No President In Nigeria’s History Commissioned Tinubu’s Number Of Projects – Akpabio

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu Is A Miracle Worker, No President In Nigeria’s History Commissioned Tinubu’s Number Of Projects – Akpabio The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday said no president in Nigeria’s history has commissioned the number of projects done by President Bola Tinubu within three years in office. Describing Tinubu as a miracle worker, Akpabio said Tinubu remains a performing president in the history of Nigeria. Akpabio spoke during the commissioning of the Old Keffi Road from Kado Fish Market to Deidei to mark Tinubu’s third year in office. Representing Tinubu at the commissioning, Akpabio said: “I’m here to represent…

Jul

01

2026

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FRSC Recruitment 2026: 15 Requirements Every Applicant Must Meet

FGN, Empowerment

FRSC Recruitment 2026: 15 Requirements Every Applicant Must Meet The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced its 2026 recruitment exercise for qualified Nigerians seeking to join the agency. According to the Corps, the online application portal will open on Friday, July 3, 2026, and applications will remain open for four weeks. The recruitment exercise is completely free, and applicants have been advised to submit their applications only through the official FRSC recruitment portal while avoiding fraudsters demanding payment. Here are 15 requirements every applicant must meet before applying: You must be a Nigerian by birthOnly Nigerians by birth are…

Jul

01

2026

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14 FG Funding, Skills Opportunities For Nigerian Youths

Economy, FGN

14 FG Funding, Skills Opportunities For Nigerian Youths A list of 14 youth-focused empowerment, funding, skills development and employment opportunities currently open to Nigerian youths has gained widespread attention on social media, offering applicants access to grants, training, loans and entrepreneurship support. The compilation, put together on Monday by X user Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga (YhungProf0), highlights programmes offered by the Federal Government and its agencies, alongside development partners, covering education, digital skills, entrepreneurship, healthcare, manufacturing and the creative industry. The opportunities include: Student Loan for Tertiary Education – Interest-free student loan repayable three years after graduation and upon securing employment.https://portal.nelf.gov.ng/auth/login…

Jul

01

2026

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FGN To Scrap JSS, SSS Secondary Education System In Major Reform To End School Dropout

Education, FGN, News Flash

FG To Scrap JSS, SSS Secondary Education System In Major Reform To End School Dropout The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out Nigeria’s long-standing 6-3-3-4 education system as part of a sweeping reform targeted at addressing the growing number of out-of-school children across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja during the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee. Alausa said the current structure, which separates Junior Secondary School (JSS) from Senior Secondary School (SSS), has failed to achieve its objectives and has contributed significantly…

Jul

01

2026

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20 States Win $27 Million World Bank-Backed Performance Incentives

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN

20 States Win $27 Million World Bank-backed Performance Incentives The World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme, will disburse 27 million dollars as performance-based incentives to 20 states that achieved the Year Zero Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs). The National Coordinator of the HOPE Governance Programme, Dr Assad Hassan, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a retreat for Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, and Directors of Budget and Planning. A statement on the outcome of the retreat was made available to newsmen by Mr Joe Mutah, Communications Officer HOPE Governance Programme. The HOPE Governance Programme is a 500-million-dollar World Bank-supported initiative domiciled in the Federal…

Jun

29

2026

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FGN To Unveil Digital System To Track Every Nigerian School, Learner

News Flash, FGN, Security

FG To Unveil Digital System To Track Every Nigerian School, Learner The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy a national digital platform aimed at addressing longstanding challenges associated with fragmented education data, in what officials described as a major step towards improving planning, policymaking and service delivery across Nigeria’s education sector. The platform, known as the Digital National Education Management Information System, will be officially unveiled on Wednesday alongside the launch of the Public DNEMIS Portal and the inauguration of DNEMIS State Implementation Teams. Speaking during a pre-event media briefing in Abuja on Monday, the National Project Coordinator of…

Jun

29

2026

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FGN Bans Motorcycles, Tricycles On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

FGN, News Flash

FG Bans Motorcycles, Tricycles On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The restriction, which takes effect this week, was announced in a statement on Sunday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olufemi Dare. Dare said the decision was introduced to protect the newly constructed superhighway from misuse and deterioration. He explained that the measures were necessary to preserve the road and ensure its long-term sustainability. The Federal Controller also warned that indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles would no longer…

Jun

25

2026

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Again, Dangote Refinery Slashes Fuel Price As Oil Rate Drops To $72 Per Barrel

Economy, FGN, News Flash

Again, Dangote Refinery Slashes Fuel Price As Oil Rate Drop To $72 Per Barrel The Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol by ₦50 per litre, adjusting it from ₦1,175 to ₦1,125 per litre. The refinery attributed the reduction in petrol prices to the easing of tensions in the Middle East, which has led to a decrease in global energy prices. A notice to customers indicated that the gantry loading price has been reduced from ₦1,175 per liter to ₦1,125 per liter, while the coastal supply price has decreased from ₦1,495,215 per metric ton to ₦1,428,165 per metric…