Muhammadu Buhari, a towering figure in Nigerian politics and military history, served as Nigeria’s military Head of State from 1983 to 1985 and later as the democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023. Known for his stern anti-corruption stance and a commitment to discipline, his career spanned decades of significant national events, including civil war, …
Abuja, Nigeria – The Ministry of Interior, Nigeria, through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), has officially announced and commenced a significant nationwide recruitment exercise for its key paramilitary agencies. Applications open today, Monday, July 14, 2025, presenting a crucial and immediate opportunity for eligible Nigerians seeking government jobs and a fulfilling career in public service. The CDCFIB is the …
Abuja, Nigeria – The United States Mission in Nigeria on Friday moved to quell growing apprehension and speculation surrounding its recent decision to significantly reduce visa validity for Nigerian citizens. The Mission categorically stated that the policy change, which sees non-immigrant visas for Nigerians cut from five years to a mere three months, is not …
Kano, Nigeria – In a significant stride towards accelerating digital transformation and fostering economic empowerment across Nigeria, IHS Nigeria, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, has announced the successful restoration of the Kano Digital Industrial Park. This vital hub, unfortunately vandalized during protests in August 2024, has been brought back to life through a strategic partnership between …
July 10, 2025 – The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has officially announced the opening of applications for its highly anticipated 2025 Entrepreneurship Training Programme (DBNETP). Now in its 7th successful cycle, this flagship initiative reiterates DBN’s unwavering commitment to fostering a robust and skilled entrepreneurial ecosystem across Nigeria. Capacity building remains a core mandate of …
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Federal Government has formally urged the United States to reconsider its recently revised visa reciprocity policy, which now restricts non-immigrant visas for Nigerian citizens to a single-entry and a maximum validity of three months. The call for reconsideration was contained in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson for the Ministry …
Enugu, Nigeria – The skies over Nigeria welcomed a new player yesterday, Monday, July 7, 2025, as Enugu Air, a state-owned commercial airline, officially launched its operations. This significant milestone, revealed in a statement by the Enugu State Government last Thursday, marks a major step in Governor Peter Mbah’s integrated blueprint for a modern, multimodal transport ecosystem, …
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant stride towards building a digitally empowered workforce, the Federal Ministry of Education has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide free digital skills training and certification to students and educators across all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This ambitious initiative is a cornerstone of the Federal Government’s …
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant move to enhance compliance with its New Visa Regime and strengthen a secure and transparent migration system, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has announced a special “Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty).” This initiative offers a crucial window for foreign nationals …
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a groundbreaking $40 million ICT project, the Blueprint ICT Development (Blueprint-ICT-Dev) Project, set to revolutionize and digitize tertiary education across the nation. This ambitious initiative, funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), will initially be rolled out in 10 federal universities, marking a pivotal step towards a …
