In his keynote address, the Director General of NTAC, Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, appreciated Civil Society Organisations for their role in engaging citizens and promoting awareness about government programmes. He explained that before the establishment of NTAC, Nigeria primarily provided financial assistance to neighbouring African, Caribbean and other developing nations. However, in 1987, Nigerian leaders
Says Initiative seeks to bridge information gap between government institutions and citizens The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) and the Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative (IADI) have launched a strategic engagement platform aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and public understanding of government institutions, with the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) emerging as the
IMN Annual Procession: Troops Deploy Along Kano–Zaria Highway to Maintain Security Troops of the 4 Demonstration Battalion have intensified security monitoring of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) participating in their annual religious procession along the Kano–Zaria highway in Kaduna State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 7:30 a.m. on August
Naira strengthens to N1,408/$ in parallel market The naira strengthened against the US dollar on Monday, appreciating to N1,408 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,415 recorded at the weekend. The local currency also gained ground in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), where it appreciated to N1,365 per dollar. Data from the Central
Fake agency probe: Reps face pressure to extend investigation as final report looms The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) is facing mounting pressure to broaden its inquiry as the panel prepares to conclude its assignment. The 12-member committee, chaired by Plateau State lawmaker Yusuf Gagdi,
NBC seeks fresh appeal against court ruling voiding broadcast fines The National Broadcasting Commission has returned to the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking permission to file a fresh appeal against a Federal High Court judgment that barred it from imposing fines on broadcast stations. The application followed the June 17, 2026, decision of the
Wike orders demolition of suspected criminal hideout in Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of an illegal settlement near Karmajiji in the Kukwaba District of Abuja, following intelligence reports identifying the area as a suspected hideout for criminals. Wike issued the directive on Friday during an
Lagos State lawmaker and Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, has been spotted on a movie set days after losing the All Progressives Congress primary election for Surulere Constituency I ahead of the 2027 general elections. Photographs circulating on social media showed Elliot alongside fellow Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta, at what appeared to be a film production