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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

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.

OPay Clinches SERAS 2025 Social Impact Award

OPay wins the prestigious SERAS 2025 Award for Social Impact. Discover how its ₦1.2B scholarship and empowerment programs are transforming lives across Nigeria.

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.

SSAN to Govt: Use Social Scientists to Fix Nigeria

The Social Science Academy of Nigeria urges all government levels to deploy competent social scientists for evidence-based national planning. Read why experts are crucial for solving security and economic challenges.

Lady Opens Store with NSS Allowance, Goes Viral

A Ghanaian lady has become an internet sensation after revealing how she saved her National Service Scheme allowance to open a fully stocked store. Her inspiring story has sparked massive reactions online.

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.

24 Kebbi Schoolgirls Freed from Captors

24 kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls regain freedom through security operations. One student escaped earlier, while vice principal was killed during the attack. Read full details.

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