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The Plateau State Government has launched a new plan to create 50,000 digital jobs through a partnership with Outsource Global. Governor Caleb Mutfwang announced the initiative during a meeting with the company’s delegation in Jos. The partnership aims to position Plateau as a major hub for outsourcing services in Nigeria. ...

The Oyo State government has launched a daily environmental sanitation system to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. The Commissioner for Environment, Ademola Aderinto, announced the policy during a press briefing in Ibadan. He said the state has moved from monthly sanitation to daily monitoring and enforcement. “Our officers are ...

By Deborah Agbonika Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the ongoing process to restore state constituencies, describing it as a major step toward strengthening democracy in Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting convened by INEC in Lokoja, the governor said the ...

At least 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation from South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions, the Federal Government has said. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this on Sunday, noting that the evacuation plan follows directives from President Bola Tinubu to prioritise citizens’ safety. She said Nigerian missions ...

Governor Seyi Makinde says his administration’s policies are addressing workers’ hardship and insecurity in Oyo State. Speaking at the 2026 Workers’ Day in Ibadan, Makinde said insecurity and poverty reduce productivity and weaken morale among workers. He highlighted key measures, including support for security agencies and the strengthening of the ...

The New Nigeria People’s Party has urged Nigerian workers to elect leaders who prioritise a living wage and better welfare in the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, made the call in Abuja during the 2026 Workers’ Day, citing rising inflation and the high cost of ...

The National Data Protection Commission says it recorded over 1,500 cyberattack attempts within a short period, highlighting growing cybersecurity threats in Nigeria. The National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this in Lagos, noting that the attacks forced the commission to temporarily shut down its network to prevent a breach. He warned ...

The Akeem Owoade has called for innovative and locally tailored solutions to address insecurity in Nigeria, citing the country’s diverse and complex security threats. Speaking during a visit by participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course from the National Institute for Security Studies, the monarch said effective security strategies must ...

A prosecution witness has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court that suspects confessed to the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of $6.23 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria in the ongoing trial of former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The witness, Eloho Okpoziakpo, a Commissioner of Police, gave the testimony on ...

The Federal Government has launched a new digital website for the Federal Character Commission to improve transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance in Nigeria’s public sector. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, unveiled the platform in Abuja on Tuesday. He described the website as a major step ...