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Jobs & Opportunities

PC-NCG Warns Against Fake Recruitment Into Proposed Nigerian Coast Guard

ABUJA – The Provisional Committee of the Proposed Nigerian Coast Guard, PC-NCG, has warned Nigerians to beware of fraudsters collecting money and falsely claiming government authority to recruit into the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard. In a statement issued by the Director of Communication & Public Affairs, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, on behalf of the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer, Captain Noah Ichaba, the Committee said the Bill for the establishment of the Nigerian Coast Guard is still bef

Business

SMEDAN ANNOUNCES BRYNE PROJECT TO EMPOWER OVER 100,000 YOUNG NIGERIAN ENTREPRENEURS ANNUALLY

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) Project, a new initiative to expand entrepreneurship support for young Nigerians across the country.

Agriculture

Agric Minister Charges new governing board of BoA to blend finance to boost Agric Lending

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says the Federal Government is repositioning the Bank of Agriculture to deliver more affordable finance to smallholder farmers, women, youth and agribusinesses in order to boost food production, create jobs and strengthen food security.

Jobs & Opportunities

Decent Work: FG Reaffirms Stronger Partnership with Organised Private Sector

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the organised private sector to promote decent work, enhance productivity, protect workers’ welfare and sustain industrial harmony in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement signed and issued in Abuja by Head, Press and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Labour and

Economy

President Tinubu orders EFCC to vacate court order freezing Osun state government account immediately

It has come to my notice that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained a court order on August 5, 2026, freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government. I must state that I feel deeply embarrassed not by the EFCC's exercise of its mandate backed by a court order, but by the timing of the agency's action. This is so because every action taken by an institution of State, especially at the Federal level, is always credited to me, as the President, even when I may not have had

Security & Crime

Customs, Police Reinforce Inter-Agency Collaboration Through Strategic Communication, Information Sharing

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement, and information sharing.

Jobs & Opportunities

Police Graduation: 712 certified Officers reaffirm commitment to professional policing

The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Rashid B. Afegbua, has certified 712 newly trained Corporals and Constables following the successful completion of an intensive Musketry and Weapons Handling Training Programme at the 11 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron, Calabar.

Economy

Sustainable Economic Growth: NSITF Boss Calls for Partnership, Workers protection

The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for stronger collaboration between government, employers and workers to drive sustainable economic growth.

Economy

NSITF, South Africa’s Rand Mutual's partnership will strengthen Africa’s social protection systems - Faleye

Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has said collaboration between the Fund and Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) of South Africa would strengthen Africa's social protection system.

Economy

FG Reaffirms to address Employment Challenges, Build Labour Market for Sustainable growth

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi has reaffirmed Federal Government commitment to strengthening employment governance and building institutions capable of responding effectively to emerging labour market realities.

Economy

FG Unveils Cooperative Reform Agenda to Boost Economic Growth, Financial Inclusion

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to repositioning the cooperative sector as a key driver of economic transformation through a comprehensive reform programme.