Enugu State plans to restrict tricycles, minibuses and yellow buses on key city routes to prioritise BRT operations. Officials say the move is part of a broader strategy to modernise and centralise urban mobility.
The government also references cleaner-fuel options including CNG buses and locally assembled electric taxis to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
UNICEF warned that malnutrition remains a major public health concern in Ebonyi and handed over cartons of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements. The intervention was supported by a match-fund arrangement involving state co-financing.
The agency urged efficient last-mile delivery, particularly in rural communities, to curb stunting and improve child health outcomes.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Lagos State presented retirement bond certificates valued at ₦1.5bn to 832 retirees under the contributory pension scheme. Officials said the state remains committed to timely remittances and improved pension administration.
The presentation is part of efforts to sustain confidence in public service welfare and reduce legacy pension backlogs.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Kebbi State approved a ₦10bn temporary, recoverable facility to help intending pilgrims complete payments for the 2025 Hajj. Officials said the move is intended to protect the state’s allocation and ease financial pressure.
Repayment is expected as pilgrims finalise personal contributions, reflecting growing subnational interventions in pilgrimage logistics.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum visited Nigerians in Cameroon’s Minawao camp and announced financial and livelihood support for those willing to return home, including assistance for rebuilding and agriculture.
The state says improved security in some communities underpins the voluntary return push, even as humanitarian agencies stress the importance of safety and sustainability.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa says the state is partnering with Agence Française de Développement and the African Development Bank to resuscitate the long-stalled Owena Water Dam and restore reliable pipe-borne water supply.
The project is positioned as a major step toward ending prolonged water scarcity and improving public health outcomes across affected communities.
2025-12-09
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-09
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service sealed the Shoprite outlet at Ikeja City Mall, citing alleged tax non-compliance under applicable laws. Officials warned against tampering with the agency’s enforcement seals.
The action underscores Lagos’ intensified revenue enforcement posture amid broader cost pressures in Nigeria’s retail sector.
2025-12-10
The Nation
2025-12-10
INEC in Ondo State said 18,045 new voters registered between August and December 2025 during the first phase of Continuous Voter Registration. The state REC urged political parties and civil society to intensify mobilisation.
The commission also encouraged eligible residents to collect unclaimed PVCs and complete transfers or corrections promptly.
2025-12-09
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2025-12-09
The Central Bank of Nigeria announced a major revamp of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund to expand credit access for smallholder farmers. Governor Olayemi Cardoso described the reset as a strategic move to strengthen food security and inclusive growth.
The overhaul includes a reconstituted board and renewed policy direction aimed at improving risk management and last-mile lending impact.
2025-12-10
Vanguard
2025-12-10
An FCT High Court granted substituted service on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in a ₦40bn defamation suit filed by Tonye Cole. Cole alleges that comments made during a TV appearance damaged his reputation.
The ruling allows the matter to proceed under court rules after the claimant’s ex parte application.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
