The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, stating that such a provision does not exist in the Public Service Rules. According to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, retiring officers are required…
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has warned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) against violating approved recruitment procedures, stating that defaulters risk prosecution and other legal sanctions. Speaking during a press briefing on new recruitment reforms for the Federal Public Service, FCC Executive Chairman, Hulayat Omidiran, said the Commission would no longer tolerate irregular recruitment practices…
The Federal Government has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that failure to prepare and submit their annual financial statements by December 31, 2025 will attract stiff sanctions, including the indefinite suspension of fund releases in 2026. The warning was issued in a circular dated December 22, 2025, signed by the Accountant-General of the Federation,…
The Federal Government has instructed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to shift 70% of their 2025 capital budget allocations into the 2026 fiscal year. This directive is contained in the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular issued by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and circulated to ministers, service chiefs, and heads of agencies….
In a bold move to finally stamp out cash leakages and entrench transparency, the Federal Government has completely prohibited the collection of physical cash by all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and government-owned enterprises, effective immediately. The sweeping directive is contained in a series of Treasury circulars issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the mandatory implementation of health insurance across all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in accordance with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. This directive was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The NHIA…
The Federal Government, through the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) under the Federal Ministry of Finance, has issued a directive requiring all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to adhere to standardized procedures for equipment leasing and documentation. This directive was announced in Abuja on Thursday by ELRA’s Registrar and CEO, Donald Wokoma, following a circular…
The Commission previously published the personal details of candidates selected through party primaries for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship election. Sixteen political parties submitted their candidates’ particulars (Form EC9) by the deadline of 6:00 pm on Monday, 12th May 2025. Under Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, political parties may replace candidates who voluntarily…
