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General News

 All ministries will be entirely paperless from Dec. 31 – Walson-Jack

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The Nigerian government has mandated a complete, enterprise-wide transition to a paperless civil service by December 31, 2025, leveraging a homegrown digital platform to drive this transformation. This initiative is a strategic leap beyond mere digitization, aiming to fundamentally reshape governance by enabling instant online citizen services, secure inter-ministerial collaboration, and virtual meetings. A core expected outcome is the significant reduction of inefficiency, delays, and corruption by minimizing direct human interaction in service delivery. The government is supporting

Elections

2027: Abia REC tasks INEC staff on commitment, higher standards 

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Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Abia State’s electoral leadership is proactively demanding higher performance standards from its staff to rebuild public trust and surpass previous electoral benchmarks. This internal call to action, driven by new leadership with dynamic ideas, emphasizes that credible elections are foundational to national affairs and require unwavering commitment. Concurrently, the staff association demonstrates strong internal cohesion through effective welfare support, honoring members during key life events and financial hardships. The combined focus on elevated professional integrity and robust staff welfare presents

General News

Volleyball:Onikeku hails Customs team’s dominant league victory , sets sight on Africa glory

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The Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has secured the 2025 national league title with three matches to spare, a significant improvement over last season’s last-day victory. This dominant success is attributed to a deliberate strategic overhaul focused on infusing younger talent into the squad. Looking beyond domestic dominance, the team’s leadership has set a clear ambition to build a squad capable of challenging North African powerhouses on the continental stage. This early league triumph is positioned as the first step in a long-term development strategy

General News

PSC, Nigeria Police Force open portal for recruitment of Constables Dec. 15

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The Nigeria Police Force and Police Service Commission are launching a major recruitment drive for 50,000 constables, opening a transparent, free application portal from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026. This initiative prioritizes merit-based selection for Nigerian citizens aged 18-25 (or 18-28 for specialists) who meet strict educational, physical, and medical standards. Crucially, the process is explicitly free, with officials warning applicants to avoid fraudsters and

Defence/Security

Police arrest self-kidnap suspect, 2 accomplices in Ondo 

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A sophisticated “self-kidnapping” scheme in Ondo State, where a 22-year-old man conspired with two accomplices to extort his own family, has been uncovered by police. This case reveals a dangerous and manipulative criminal trend that exploits familial trust and emergency response systems for financial gain. The successful investigation underscores the critical importance of professional law enforcement intervention and public reporting, as the family paid a N1.5 million ransom before the fraud was detected. Authorities explicitly warn that

Football

FIFA Rankings: Super Falcons drops to 37th, remain top in Africa

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Despite a slight global drop to 37th, Nigeria’s Super Falcons retain their position as Africa’s top-ranked women’s national team, underscoring their continued continental dominance. Their inactive match schedule directly contributed to the ranking dip, highlighting the system’s sensitivity to competitive play. The African top five remains stable with South Africa, Ghana, Zambia, and Morocco following Nigeria, while Spain leads a largely unchanged global hierarchy. This snapshot reveals that maintaining elite status requires consistent high-level competition, not just past achievements.

Economy/Business

Equities market recoups losses as investors gain N694bn

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The Nigerian equities market posted a significant gain of N694 billion, driven by strong performances in key stocks like Berger Paints and Japaul Gold, which bolstered the market’s year-to-date return to an impressive 43.74%. Despite this overall capital appreciation, underlying market activity reveals a contraction, with notable declines in trading volume, value, and the number of deals executed. This divergence suggests the rally was fueled by selective, high-value investments rather than broad market participation, indicating cautious but strategic

General News

FRSC unveils magazine to boost road safety awareness

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched “Safe Wheel Nigeria” magazine, strategically positioning road safety as a critical driver of national economic development, not just a regulatory function. This publication serves as a core platform for national dialogue and advocacy, transforming public safety through expert insights, practical guidance, and feedback mechanisms to shape user behavior. The initiative is bolstered by concurrent operational campaigns leveraging intelligence-driven patrols and enhanced logistics, particularly for high-risk periods, linking safe mobility directly to economic progress.

Education

Fawehinmi assumes duty as 8th UniAbuja substantive VC 

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Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi has formally assumed leadership of Yakubu Gowon University, following a rigorous selection process, with a mandate to elevate the institution to world-class status. His immediate strategy centers on collaborative governance, securing enhanced funding, and expanding academic programmes to strengthen research and the student experience. The university community has welcomed his appointment, citing his exemplary discipline, substantial scholarly career, and significant administrative experience across three decades. Fawehinmi’s unique interdisciplinary expertise in clinical anatomy and medical

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