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FG Tightens Control Of Public Funds With New Imprest Limits

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By OLUWAROTIMI SOLOMON ROBINSON-EBOSELE Federal Government Introduces New Fiscal Controls THE Federal Government has unveiled new measures aimed at strengthening accountability and prudent financial management across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), introducing stricter limits on reimbursable imprest and reinforcing oversight mechanisms for public spending. The new directives are contained in the 2026 Annual General Imprest […]

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Nigeria Expands Digital Identity System To Strengthen Governance

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NIMC Advances Digital Public Infrastructure for National Development Building a Unified Digital Identity Ecosystem THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework aimed at improving governance, enhancing public service delivery, and reinforcing national security. Speaking at a digital conference in Abuja themed “Building Africa’s Digital […]

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Experts Warn Of Occupational Hearing Damage, Call For Pre-Employment Checks

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Call for Pre-Employment Medical Screening A medical expert has called on employers, particularly government institutions, to introduce mandatory ear screening and comprehensive medical checks for job applicants before employment. The recommendation was made by Nse-Obong Undie, a Chief Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon at the National Hospital Abuja, during an interview in Abuja. […]

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Civil Servants Demand ₦154,000 Minimum Wage Amid Economic Strain

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Fresh Wage Demand Signals Rising Labour Pressure NIGERIA’S public sector workers have intensified calls for a comprehensive wage review, with the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council proposing a new minimum salary of ₦154,000 and a 120 per cent increase in wages and allowances. The demand, formally communicated in a letter dated 12 March 2026, […]

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Senate Flags Underfunding Of Federal Character Commission In 2026 Budget

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By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN Senate Raises Red Flag at Budget Defence CONCERNED by what it described as persistent financial constraints, the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs has raised alarm over the underfunding of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in the proposed 2026 budget. The issue came to the fore during the Commission’s 2026 […]

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After Five Years, Delta Administrative Forum Reboots Professional Cadre

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Five-Year Hiatus Ends in Asaba AFTER a five-year interregnum, the Administrative Officers’ Forum of the Delta State Civil Service has formally inducted 151 officers into the Administrative Officers Cadre, signaling a renewed drive toward institutional strengthening and professional development in the state’s public service. The induction ceremony, held in Asaba, followed a two-day orientation programme […]

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Nigeria Braces For More Loans As 2026 Budget Deficit Widens To ₦25.27 Trillion

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NIGERIA is set to continue borrowing to finance its expanding budget deficit as the 2026 Appropriation Bill reveals a funding gap of ₦25.27 trillion, raising renewed concerns over debt sustainability, weak revenue mobilisation, and poor budget implementation. This position was disclosed by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola, during the […]

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Tinubu Warns Nigerians: Stable Power Comes At A Price

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By NJORIGE LYNUS & NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has emphasized that Nigerians must be prepared to pay higher electricity tariffs if they want reliable and stable power, directing the Budget Office of the Federation to establish a transparent framework for sharing the cost of electricity subsidies. Speaking during a training session for Ministries, Departments, […]

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Funding Crisis Hits Senate Committees Ahead Of 2026 Budget

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By MELVIN KOFFA Senate Committees Sound Alarm Over Funding Gaps Ahead of 2026 Budget CONCERNS over inadequate funding for legislative committees dominated proceedings at the National Assembly on Friday, as senators warned that the lack of resources could weaken parliamentary oversight and delay the passage of the 2026 federal budget. The complaints were raised during […]

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