The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially activated its recruitment portal for the engagement of ad-hoc staff ahead of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election. Applications are being processed through the INECPRES platform, which serves as the official channel for ad-hoc staff registration. This recruitment exercise is strictly for individuals resident…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed that the new tax reform will be effective starting from January 1, 2026. In this regard, seamless application process for a new tax ID retrieval has been created by the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) and Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). Retrieving your Tax ID is a verification process, not…
The Federal Government has opened opportunities for women across Nigeria to benefit from the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP Grant). It is a women-focused empowerment initiative aimed at improving livelihoods through skills development, cooperative support, and livelihood grants. The programme is implemented with support from the World Bank and targets women engaged in small businesses…
The Federal Government has announced plans to reopen registration for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Batch B in 2026 as part of its strategy to equip more than one million young Nigerians with practical skills over the next two years. According to the Federal Ministry of Education, the next phase of registration will…
The Federal Government has officially announced public holidays on Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26, 2025, to observe Christmas Day and Boxing Day. In addition, Thursday, January 1, 2026, has been approved as a public holiday to mark the New Year celebration. The announcement was conveyed in a statement issued on Monday by the…
The Federal Government has formally approved compulsory pre-employment drug testing for all individuals seeking appointment into Nigeria’s Public Service, covering both civil positions and security-related agencies such as the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Board (CDCFIB) and the Nigeria Customs Service. This development was disclosed in an official statement released on Monday by Segun…
The University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST Benue), Ugh, Benue State, has officially announced the commencement of recruitment for its 2025 academic, research, administrative, technical, and professional staff positions. According to an external advertisement released by the university’s registrar, UAST is inviting qualified Nigerians to apply as part of efforts to strengthen its workforce…
The Federal Government has officially commenced the disbursement of the ₦25,000 monthly stipend under the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme, with confirmed beneficiaries already receiving bank alerts nationwide. Checks indicate that payments commenced on December 19, following transfers initiated by the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO). Several vulnerable households have verified receipt of…
The YouthCred Loan Scheme is now live, officially launched by the Federal Government of Nigeria. This is a youth-focused credit scheme designed to provide affordable loans of up to ₦5 million to gainfully employed Nigerian youths. The programme is being implemented through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and the main targets are the young…
The Federal Ministry of Works (FMW) is the government agency in charge of Nigeria’s federal roads, bridges, and key infrastructure. This is a nationwide recruitment and capacity-building program. The initiative is launched in favor of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, and the main goal is to absorb unemployed graduates and skilled artisans, strengthen technical…
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), has disclosed plans to enrol and onboard an additional 150,000 beneficiaries into the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET Trainees Program) Initiative within the next two to three months. This expansion forms part of an initial intake of 250,000 participants, with a long-term target…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has enacted a new policy making the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) compulsory for all citizens engaging in banking and other financial services and this new policy is said to be effective starting from January 1, 2026. Hence, it is thereby important for all Nigeria citizen to successfully secure their TIN before…
The Federal Government has officially started disbursing the N35,000 monthly stipend to beneficiaries of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF SUPA) Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme. Trainees who achieved at least 90% attendance during the training sessions have begun receiving credit alerts. This second phase of the SUPA programme, which commenced in August 2025, is now in…
The Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS) has announced the commencement of its 2025 recruitment exercise, inviting qualified and competent individuals to apply for various professional roles. This recruitment supports the agency’s mandate to strengthen revenue generation, improve tax administration, and enhance public service delivery across the state. ZIRS is seeking skilled individuals to fill…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) has launched the Circular Economy Youth Empowerment Initiative (CEYEI). This is a national programme designed to train and empower young Nigerians to convert waste into valuable products and renewable energy solutions. The waste management initiative, themed “Waste to Wealth, Waste to Energy,” is open to youths across the…
The University of Ibadan (UI) has begun notifying successful applicants shortlisted for its 2025 recruitment exercise. According to the message sent to candidates, the Computer-Based Test (CBT test) will hold from Tuesday, December 9 to Thursday, December 11, 2025. Applicants are directed to print their photocard from the recruitment portal’s Status Page on Sunday, December…
The Federal Government has officially ordered a nationwide ban on all Point of Sale (PoS) operators who are not registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), citing rising cases of fraud, identity theft, and regulatory abuses across the financial system. The announcement, issued on Saturday, December 6, follows mounting concerns over the increasing number of…
The UNDP Nigeria Digital Innovation to End Digital Violence Against Women & Girls is now officially open. UNDP Nigeria invites applications for Nigeria-based, demonstrably working tech or tech-enabled solutions that prevent, detect, respond to or monitor digital violence against women and girls. This call is part of the 2025 16 Days of Activism campaign under…
As part of the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative, more than 42,227 young Nigerians have received their first monthly TVET stipend following the distribution of N4.7 billion by the Federal Ministry of Education. This payment signifies the initiation of direct financial support for trainees nationwide, allowing them to concentrate on…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) has started reaching out to candidates who have been shortlisted for NiYA 2.0 via email. The email from the Nigerian Youth Academy to the chosen startups is titled, “Congratulations! You’ve Been Shortlisted for NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0.” NiYA Startup 2.0 offers an opportunity for 100 startups to compete…
FOGDEV, in partnership with Access, has opened applications for the 2025 Wompreneur Empowerment Program. It is an intensive three-day virtual training designed to equip women entrepreneurs with essential business knowledge, structure, and confidence to scale their enterprises. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU: Federal Government Financial and Digital Literacy EmpowerHer Program 2025 FOGDEV x Access Wompreneur Empowerment Program…
The Federal Government has officially commenced payment of the N30,000 monthly stipend to beneficiaries of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI). Trainees who completed the mandatory training and successfully uploaded their bank details on the NDE portal have started receiving alerts. Multiple beneficiaries have confirmed payment, with Facebook and other…
The Federal Government has officially commenced payment of the N22,500 monthly stipend for participants of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. Trainees who have completed documentation, physical verification, and maintained good attendance at their training centres have started receiving credit alerts. The stipend disbursement began on December 2, and many beneficiaries have…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced Thursday, December 18, 2025, as the official passing out date for 2024 Batch C Stream 2 Corps Members. The low-key ceremony will feature the distribution of Certificates of National Service (CNS) at all Local Government Areas nationwide. Ahead of the day, activities will include Job Advisory and…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially announced the postponement of the opening of its screening portal earlier scheduled for 1st December 2025. The portal is meant for shortlisted candidates who are expected to upload documents and complete other requirements ahead of the physical screening exercise. According to the statement…
