Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has issued cheques totaling N5.81 billion to settle outstanding gratuities for retired civil servants and the families of deceased workers. The presentation took place at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri, attended by leaders from organized labor and the Nigerian Union.

The Federal Government of Nigeria claims it is addressing the electricity sector's debt, stating it has reached approximately N4 trillion. However, Generation Companies (GENCOs) dispute this figure, asserting that the actual debt is N7 trillion and that no payments have been made. This ongoing disagreement highlights the tensions between the government and GENCOs regarding the financial status of the power sector.

President Tinubu’s administration has secured $11.4 billion in World Bank loans over a three-year period, approaching the total amount secured during former President Buhari’s eight-year tenure. The report details the projects associated with these loans and their disbursement.

Muazu Elazeh, the Group Managing Director of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, has praised Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State for his initiatives regarding the timely payment of civil servants' salaries, as well as the settlement of pensions and gratuities. Additionally, Elazeh commended the governor's focus on infrastructure development, as noted in a statement from the governor's adviser on Media and Publicity.

The Federal Government has recruited 37,000 health workers since 2023, according to an official. This recruitment is part of the efforts to enhance primary healthcare delivery, which is being supported by the revised Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF 2.0).

The Presidency has cleared Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, of allegations regarding a purported forged appointment into a non-existent federal agency. This announcement was made in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who dismissed the claims surrounding the matter.