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FG Abolishes Automatic Pre-Retirement Leave For Civil Servants 0
- NEWS
- June 2, 2026
The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to discontinue the long-standing practice of placing civil servants on automatic three-month pre-retirement leave, clarifying that such a provision does not exist in the Public Service Rules. The directive, issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, states that
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2027: NDC To Deploy Independent Result Transmission System, Says Utomi 0
- POLITICS
- June 2, 2026
Political economist and National Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain, Prof. Pat Utomi, has disclosed that the party is developing an independent election result transmission system ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Utomi, the platform will enable polling unit results from across the country to be transmitted and monitored in real time, with access available
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Blackstone Raises Record $13.1 Billion For Largest Asia-Focused Private Equity Fund 0
- BUSINESS
- June 2, 2026
Global investment giant Blackstone has raised a record $13.1 billion for its latest Asia-focused private equity fund, marking the largest fundraising exercise for an Asia-dedicated fund in the firm’s history. The fund, Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III, exceeded its original target of $10 billion and more than doubled the size of its predecessor, highlighting strong
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US Cuts Visa Processing Centres In Africa, Retains Lagos Hub, Excludes Abuja 0
- NEWS
- June 2, 2026
The United States government is set to significantly reduce the number of its embassies and consulates across Africa authorised to process visa applications, a move that could have major implications for prospective travellers from several African countries, including Nigeria. According to an internal memorandum cited by the Associated Press, the number of visa-processing diplomatic missions
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