The Philippines is an archipelagic country made up of thousands of islands, and its rivers are an important part of its geography, ecosystems, agriculture, transportation, communities, and freshwater resources. The country’s rivers range from large drainage systems extending across several provinces to smaller waterways that serve particular towns, cities, and watersheds. Below is the complete…

490-Year Jail Term for the Ex-NEXIM Bank MD Upheld by Appeal Court The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has thrown out an appeal filed by Robert Orya, former Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), against his conviction and 490-year prison sentence over a N2.4 billion fraud case. The Judgment A three-member…

Mrs. Mary Ishaya Afan represents a compelling example of a Nigerian woman whose career has combined education, public administration, professional development, community engagement and advocacy. From her early beginnings in Kerker Village in Fobur, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, she has built a career that spans the Plateau State Civil Service, public…

NPC Chairman is appointed by the President through the SGF. NPC is under the presidency. Being under the presidency means the head of the MDA reports directly to the President (not to a minister). Several (though not all) MDAs under the presidency report to the President through the SGF. So the SGF is like the…

Ride-hailing landscape in Nigeria, after the exit of Uber. Major/most active platforms Motorcycle/bike-hailing Smaller or regional apps Other/emerging A caveat: many of the smaller names above operate regionally or have uncertain current status — Nigeria’s ride-hailing space has seen a lot of churn, with apps launching and quietly shutting down. Bolt and inDriver are the…

Ride-hailing giant Uber is winding down its operations in Nigeria effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, bringing an end to its 12-year presence in the country. The company broke the news in an email sent directly to its Nigerian users, explaining that the decision followed a “thorough review” of its business in the country. Uber did…

Nigeria’s pension industry remains tightly concentrated at the top, with just five out of 18 licensed Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) accounting for 54.41 per cent of all new Retirement Savings Account (RSA) registrations in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26). The figures come from the National Pension Commission’s (PenCom) Q1’26 industry report, which shows Stanbic…

FMBN’s NHF, FGSHLB Housing Loan application procedures, requirements, details Two main routes FMBN’s National Housing Fund (NHF) Mortgage Loan — open to any Nigerian contributor (not just civil servants) New N10bn scheme specifically for federal civil servants (via FGSHLB partnership) How to apply (typical steps) Here’s the full FGSHLB (Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board)…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), effective August 27, 2026. Enitan will succeed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is set to retire from the Federal Civil Service after attaining the statutory retirement age of 60. The appointment places one of…

The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed to federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a crucial meeting between government officials and labour representatives. The decision brings relief to thousands of public sector workers and prevents what could have escalated into a nationwide labour dispute.…