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Jul
06
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Press Statement: CEPCC Calls For A Thorough, Transparent, And Impartial Investigation Into The Alleged Fake Government Agency Scandal

Press Statement: CEPCC Calls For A Thorough, Transparent, And Impartial Investigation Into The Alleged Fake Government Agency Scandal

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, South East
PRESS STATEMENT CEPCC CALLS FOR A THOROUGH, TRANSPARENT, AND IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE ALLEGED FAKE GOVERNMENT AGENCY SCANDAL Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCC) Official National Consultative, Advisory, and Policy Arm of the Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Assembly in Nigeria (CEPCAN) In Strategic Affiliation with the Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria (CACN) Abuja, Nigeria The Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCC) has expressed concern over recent public reports surrounding the alleged operation of a fraudulent government agency and the serious questions such reports have raised regarding accountability, institutional oversight, public financial management,…
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Jul
05
2026
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No Evidence We Spent N8 Trillion Outside Approved Budget – FG

No Evidence We Spent N8 Trillion Outside Approved Budget – FG

FGN, Economy, News Flash
No Evidence We Spent N8 Trillion Outside Approved Budget – FG The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved national budget, describing the allegation as false and a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, said the Federal Government does not operate a “shadow budget” and has not spent public funds outside the constitutional and legal framework governing public finance in Nigeria. “The Federal Government does not operate a ‘shadow budget’ or expend public…
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Jul
04
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
INEC Extends Voter Registration, Launches Self-Service Portal

INEC Extends Voter Registration, Launches Self-Service Portal

FGN, News Flash, Politics
INEC Extends Voter Registration, Launches Self-service Portal The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced an online self-service registration option for eligible first-time voters. A statement on Friday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the commission’s spokesman, said the extension followed feedback received from its state offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders. “The nationwide CVR exercise commenced on 18th August 2025 and was originally scheduled to conclude on 10th July 2026,” he said. Mr Haruna said the extension would provide additional time for eligible Nigerians who are…
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Jul
03
2026
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Tinubu Unveils ‘West Africa Largest Lithium Plant’ In Nasarawa

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…
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Jul
03
2026
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Tinubu Unveils 5,000 New Jobs For Nigerian Youths (See How To Apply)

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…
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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

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…
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Jul
01
2026
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FRSC Recruitment 2026: 15 Requirements Every Applicant Must Meet

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…
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Jul
01
2026
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14 FG Funding, Skills Opportunities For Nigerian Youths

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…
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Jul
01
2026
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FGN To Scrap JSS, SSS Secondary Education System In Major Reform To End School Dropout

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…
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Jul
01
2026
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20 States Win $27 Million World Bank-Backed Performance Incentives

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…
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