FAAC shares N2.22 trillion among FG, State, LGAs for August 2025 

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced the disbursement of N2.22 trillion to the three tiers of government as revenue allocation for August 2025. The allocation, which was drawn from a gross revenue of N3.63 trillion, was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Finance following the committee’s meeting in … [Read more…]

FG disburses N330 billion to vulnerable Nigerians

The Federal Government has disbursed N330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians through the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). “We are pleased to report that the social protection programme put in place as a safety net to help people cope with the rising price level is now firmly back on track,” … [Read more…]

INEC dismisses fake recruitment claims

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed circulating claims about recruitment for various positions. In a statement on Wednesday, September 16, via its official X handle, the commission warned the public not to fall for fraudulent adverts. The statement reads, “INEC is not recruiting. Our attention has been drawn to a fake advertorial currently … [Read more…]

Enugu Gov’t Seals Landmark N100B Deal to Revitalize Songhai Heneke Farm for Large-Scale Agro-industrial Production

Gov Mbah Signs into Law Bill to Create One-stop Shop for Taxation in Enugu

As part of efforts to reposition Enugu State as a hub of agro-industrial excellence, the state government has signed a landmark N100 billion joint venture agreement with Songhai Sustainable Initiative in Nigeria and Tribu Limited for the rehabilitation and transformation of the moribund Heneke Integrated Farm into a world-class agro-industrial hub. The deal, signed on … [Read more…]

Internet Fraudsters Responsible for Stricter Visa Restrictions on Nigerians – Olukoyede

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on youths in the South-South region to resist the lure of internet fraud and other financial crimes, describing fraud as a deadly trap that destroys lives and future. He gave this charge in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday, … [Read more…]

[VIDEO] Enugu: Rumors of Asogwa’s Arrest by DSS Punctured as He Flags-off Corpers Lodge, Inspects Market Projects

The pictures and video of the Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Council, Engr. Jude Asogwa, has put to rest the unverified news of his arrest making rounds on social media. PACESETTER gathered that on Tuesday morning, a whatsapp message lifted from a Facebook post (name of Facebook handle withheld by PACESETTER) had stated that Asogwa … [Read more…]

Inflation Drops To 20.12% In August

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and services, dropped to 20.12 per cent in August, compared to 21.88 per cent in the preceding month, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday. The fall came on the day Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the … [Read more…]

ESHDC Gives Dec. 31 Deadline for Revalidation Exercise for Property Owners

The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) has issued a clear deadline to all allottees and property owners across its estates to revalidate their title documents as well as update their property records on or before Wednesday, 31st December, 2025 – or risk invalidation. The revalidation exercise, which began on Monday, 15th September, 2025, is … [Read more…]

Enugu Patriots Accuse Ogundele of Lies, Endless Theatrics

Enugu State Patriots, a group of leaders cutting across political and professional backgrounds, have accused the CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Company Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, of lies and emotional manipulation to wriggle himself out of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) net. The Enugu Patriots equally alerted the public to an alleged well-oiled smear … [Read more…]

Anambra Decides: Moghalu Most Experienced of all Candidates; Has Compassion to Lead – Peter Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has re-emphasized that Dr. George Moghalu is the most experienced, mature and compassionate among the candidtes in the forthcoming November 8 governorship election, describing him as a person that would govern with human sympathy. According to a statement issued to PACESETTER by … [Read more…]