Civil servants in Ogun State are set to receive much-needed relief as Governor Dapo Abiodun introduces new welfare measures aimed at easing the financial strain caused by rising transportation costs. The state government has approved a weekly day off for eligible workers, alongside a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance. The initiative, which takes effect from April…
The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the low number of enlistment applications from the South-East, particularly from Anambra State, as it intensifies efforts to boost participation in its ongoing recruitment exercise. Speaking during a sensitisation campaign in Awka, Brigadier-General Uche Nnabuihe revealed that out of approximately 38,000 applications received nationwide, only 117 came from…
The Lagos State Government has called on private businesses across the state to support its push for improved sanitation by making their restroom facilities accessible to the public. The appeal is part of a broader strategy to eliminate open defecation and promote a cleaner, healthier environment in Lagos. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,…
Nigeria’s capital market is set for a significant upgrade as the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) announces an extension of its daily trading hours, a move aimed at increasing liquidity and attracting more investor participation. In a statement released on April 17, 2026, the exchange confirmed that the new trading schedule will take effect from Monday,…
Nigeria is taking a major step to strengthen its military capacity through a new defence partnership with Türkiye, which will see 200 Nigerian special forces personnel deployed for advanced training while plans are underway to establish a long-term military training facility within Nigeria. The agreement was reached during high-level talks between Nigeria’s Chief of Defence…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a sweeping restriction on the importation of several key goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), signaling a major shift in the country’s trade and economic strategy. The directive, outlined in a circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and signed by…
