The Nigeria Federal Civil Service Anthem is an official ceremonial and motivational song adopted within the Nigerian public service system to promote professionalism, patriotism, ethical conduct, accountability, and dedication among civil servants. It serves as a unifying symbol for employees working across ministries, departments, and agencies under the Federal Civil Service structure of the Federal…

The Federal Government has introduced a new policy requiring human resource personnel in the Federal Civil Service to obtain recognised professional certifications within a 12-month transition period. The directive, issued through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), is part of a broader reform agenda aimed at strengthening professionalism,…

In recent months, the political atmosphere in Benue State has witnessed a major shift with the emergence of Aber Terseer Benjamin, a retired senior officer of the Nigerian Customs Service, as one of the most talked-about political figures in Benue North-West Senatorial District, popularly known as Zone B. Known for his long-standing career in public…

The newly introduced Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) is expected to have direct implications for government workers across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). Although the public notice focuses broadly on all taxable persons in Nigeria, federal civil servants are among the key groups…

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), has officially announced the implementation of a new Taxpayer Identification system known as the Tax ID. The announcement was made through a public notice issued in Abuja on May 18, 2026. The initiative is being introduced in accordance with Sections 6, 7,…

Ethiopia is a federal country divided into regional states (“kililoch”) and chartered cities. It has 12 regions and 2 chartered cities. 🇪🇹 Regional States of Ethiopia 1. Tigray Region 2. Afar Region 3. Amhara Region 4. Oromia Region 5. Somali Region 6. Benishangul-Gumuz Region 7. Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (historically large, now reorganized)…

US in collaboration with Nigerian security forces intensifies efforts to dismantle insurgent networks and restore stability across affected communities. The United States Africa Command and Nigerian military carried out additional air strike missions in the general area of Metele, Borno State, targeting terrorist movements and operational hideouts linked to ISIS and ISWAP elements. According to…

Civil Registration is the continuous, permanent, and compulsory recording of vital events that occur in the life of individuals within a society. These events include births, deaths, stillbirths, marriages, divorce or annulment of marriages, adoptions, naturalization, and other legally recognized changes in civil status. It is a government-managed system designed to officially document the existence…

US President Donald Trump announced, in the early hours of Saturday, 16 May 2026, that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS, had been killed in Nigeria. He said al-Minuki was killed in a “complex mission” carried out by Nigerian and American troops. President Bola Tinubu also confirmed the operation, describing the strike as a “significant…

The debate over workers’ welfare in Nigeria has taken a fresh turn as the National Public Service Negotiating Council (NPSNC) formally demanded a new minimum wage structure that would raise the least salary for federal public servants to N154,000 monthly. The proposal, which represents a 120 percent increase in salaries and allowances, comes at a…