Nigeria’s Igbo-speaking populations extend far beyond the contemporary political boundaries of the five South-Eastern states. Historical migrations, pre-colonial settlement patterns, colonial boundary-making, and post-colonial state creation all contributed to the presence of indigenous Igbo communities in several other Nigerian states. This list documents Igbo-speaking or Igbo-origin communities that are indigenous to states outside the South…

The Etulo people are richly blessed with numerous lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds spread across their ancestral homeland in present-day Katsina-Ala and Buruku Local Government Areas. List of Etulo Water Bodies Etulo Lakes Etulo Streams Etulo Ponds

Etulo people have ancestral roots across both Katsina-Ala and Buruku Local Government Areas. They occupied these lands for generations, building thriving communities, preserving unique traditions, and maintaining a profound spiritual relationship with nature—especially water. Among the many remarkable features of Etulo heritage is their extraordinary abundance of natural water resources. The Etulo landscape is richly…

The Etulo people are a minority ethnic group in central Nigeria, primarily found in Benue State, especially around Buruku and Katsina-Ala areas. Smaller Etulo communities are also located in parts of Taraba State. Despite being one of the lesser-known ethnic nationalities in Nigeria, the Etulo possess a distinct language, history, and cultural identity that have…

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)…