The Ondo State Government said, on Wednesday, that it had signed a $50bn investment agreement with a consortium of international firms under the Sunshine Infrastructure Joint Venture to establish a major refinery and free trade zone in the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, READ MORE
Author: Biodun Emmanuel
FG to Unveil National Railway Roadmap Connecting All 36 States, FCT
The Federal Government is preparing to unveil a new National Railway Development Roadmap aimed at linking all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory through a unified rail network. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, announced this on Wednesday during the Seventh National Transport Conference of the Chartered Institute READ MORE
FG announces appointment of Tax OMBUDSMAN
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. This appointment reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to implementing comprehensive and sustainable reforms in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration framework. Dr. Nwabueze, READ MORE
University of Jos Vows to Host Best-Ever NUGA Games
As 10,000 athletes from 22 universities gear up for the competition The University of Jos has pledged to host the most memorable and well-organized edition of the National Universities Games Association (NUGA) in history, as it prepares to welcome thousands of athletes for the 27th edition of the games scheduled for November 6–16. READ MORE
NAICOM, FRSC, NHIA Partner to Strengthen Road Safety and Insurance Compliance Under NIIRA 2025
In a renewed effort to improve road safety and promote insurance compliance nationwide, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have entered into a strategic partnership under the newly enacted Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The collaboration was formalized during a READ MORE
Nigeria: FG Disburses N32.9bn to Strengthen Primary Health Centres, Calls for Community Oversight
The Federal Government has released N32.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to bolster primary health care (PHC) services across the country. This marks the third round of disbursements in 2025. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the release on Wednesday in a statement READ MORE
NDLEA Launches Online Platform for Drug Tests and Visa Clearance
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially launched a new digital platform to streamline its Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance processes. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility, improve efficiency, and strengthen the fight against substance abuse and drug trafficking in Nigeria. The platform, known as the Drug Integrity Test and Visa READ MORE
FG Clarifies: English, Maths Still Compulsory for O’Level Students
The Federal Government has clarified that English Language and Mathematics remain mandatory for all students taking O’Level examinations, despite recent changes to tertiary admission requirements. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Federal Ministry of Education emphasized that the revised admission policy does not exempt candidates from registering or sitting for these two core READ MORE
NCC, CBN Partner to Tackle Failed Airtime and Data Transactions in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have unveiled a joint framework aimed at resolving the growing issue of failed electronic airtime and data purchases. This collaboration comes in response to a surge in complaints from telecom subscribers, many of whom have experienced account debits without receiving the corresponding READ MORE
Nigeria: FG, states, LGs share N2.1trn revenue for September
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.103 trillion as Federation Account revenue for September 2025 to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils (LGCs). The allocation was made at the October 2025 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The N2.103 trillion total distributable revenue comprised: Statutory revenue: READ MORE
Nigeria: CBN assures investors of plans to continue advancing reforms, unlock opportunities for sustainable investment
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured foreign investors that the government will continue to advance reforms and unlock opportunities for sustainable investment and growth. CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Washington, while addressing investors at the Nigeria Investors Forum held on the sidelines of IMF/World Bank annual meetings. READ MORE
FCCPC Backs CBN’s 48-Hour Refund Guideline for Failed ATM Transactions
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) draft guideline mandating banks to refund customers for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions within 48 hours. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu, said the guideline was a READ MORE
Nigeria Govt Launches Digital Trustmark to Boost Confidence in E-Commerce
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Digital Trustmark, a certification platform aimed at improving trust and integrity across e-commerce and other online platforms in the country. The initiative was unveiled at a joint press conference held by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs Commission READ MORE
NCC Hosts Business Roundtable to Advance Broadband Investment and Protect Critical Infrastructure
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) today convened a high-level Business Roundtable on Improving Investments in Broadband Connectivity and Safeguarding Critical National Infrastructure, held at the NCC Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja. Themed “Right of Way and Protection of Broadband Infrastructure – The Road to Success in Broadband Investment and Connectivity”, the roundtable brought together READ MORE
Lagos govt engages 500 farmers on food security
The Lagos State Agricultural Input Supply Authority has engaged over 500 farmers and fishermen in the Ikorodu Division of the state. harping on food security. The one-day forum also focused on equipping the participants with innovative farming and fishing techniques tailored to their specific needs. A Sunday statement explained that the capacity-building session READ MORE