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Senate Pushes for Structured Social Welfare to Reduce Poverty

The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill to create a National Social Welfare Service, aiming to coordinate poverty alleviation programmes. The data-driven agency would manage cash transfers, food aid, and stipends. Read more on this crucial legislative ste

Gates: Aid Cuts Cause Rise in Child Mortality

Bill Gates warns that cuts in international aid by Western nations are causing a tragic increase in child deaths worldwide. Read the full report and its implications for global health.

PSC Plans Recruitment of 50,000 Police Officers

The Police Service Commission has held a stakeholders meeting to plan the transparent, technology-driven recruitment of 50,000 new police officers, emphasizing Federal Character and gender inclusivity. Learn the details.

Bill Gates Alarms Over Rising Child Mortality

Bill Gates warns of a 'significant reversal' in child deaths as global funding collapses. Over 200,000 more children could die this year. Governments must act now to save lives.

Federal Fire Service Announces New Job Vacancies

The CDCFIB has announced new mid-management vacancies in the Federal Fire Service. Serving government employees have one week to apply via the official email. Check eligibility.

Senate Proposes Single Nationwide Emergency Number

Nigeria's Senate considers a bill to establish a single toll-free emergency number, '112', to replace the current confusing system. The move aims to leverage high mobile penetration for faster response. Read more.

Major Fire Guts Jabi Wood Market in Abuja

A devastating fire destroyed the popular Jabi Wood Market in Abuja early Wednesday. Traders lost millions in property. No casualties reported. Read more on the response and calls for aid.

Senate Debates Single National Emergency Number Bill

The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.

Lagos Tenancy Bill 2025: Offences & Penalties Detailed

The proposed Lagos State 2025 Tenancy Bill introduces strict penalties, including fines up to N1,000,000 and imprisonment, to curb exploitative housing practices. Learn the key offences for landlords, agents, and tenants.

Lagos 2026 Budget Scales Second Reading in Assembly

Lagos State's 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged 'Budget of Shared Prosperity', passes second reading. Lawmakers debate priorities from security to education as bill heads for committee review. Read the details.

Kaduna Governor Presents N985.9bn 2026 Budget

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani presents a N985.9 billion 2026 budget, focusing on infrastructure, education, and grassroots development. Read details of the plan and its allocations.

NASC to refund N6.93bn for inflated contracts

Audit report reveals National Assembly Service Commission inflated contracts by N6.93bn without due process. Chairman ordered to account for funds or face sanctions. Read full details.

CSOs Petition EFCC Over Kogi LG Funds Diversion

Civil society groups uncover massive diversion of Kogi local government funds through Lokoja Voucher Scheme. EFCC receives petition demanding forensic audit and prosecution.

Bauchi Governor Presents N878bn 2026 Budget

Governor Bala Mohammed presents a N878 billion 2026 budget to the Bauchi State Assembly, focusing on economic and social sectors. The budget sees a 41% increase from 2025.

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