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FCSC Reaffirms Commitment to Merit-Based Reforms and Strategic Civil Service Overhaul

Abuja: The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has expressed the commission’s dedication to reinstating merit, professionalism, and strategic focus in the Nigerian Civil Service as part of its ongoing reform initiatives. This announcement was made at the conclusion of a three-day Strategic Development Retreat organized for the commission’s commissioners […]

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U.S.-Nigeria Trade Reaches $13 Billion: Ambassador Highlights Economic Impact

Abuja: The United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, announced that bilateral trade between the U.S. and Nigeria has surged to approximately $13 billion. This announcement was made during a dinner hosted by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria to celebrate the country’s 249th independence anniversary. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mills emphasized that the […]

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NGO Urges NDLEA to Implement Mandatory Drug Testing for Students and Drivers

Abuja: An NGO, Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative (AKH-TRACADA), has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to introduce compulsory drug testing for key national institutions and road safety protocols in Nigeria. This initiative is aimed at ensuring safety and reducing drug abuse across the nation. According to News […]

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Stakeholders Review Drought, Desertification Policy to Boost Food Security

Abuja: Stakeholders in the environment and agriculture sectors have pledged to review Nigeria’s National Policy on Drought, Desertification and Land Degradation to address emerging challenges and strengthen food security. The commitment was made at an inception workshop on the policy review in Abuja and attended by representatives from the Federal Government, development partners, and relevant […]

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US-Based Nigerian Develops Digital Savings Platform to Manage, Grow Finances

Abuja: A Nigerian based in the United States, Michael Adegbite, has developed SquadSave, a digital savings platform that leverages adaptive algorithms to help users collectively manage and grow their finances. Adegbite told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview that the Artificial Intelligence-powered tool simplifies and personalises financial decision-making for underserved users. […]