ASUU backs FG on 18 years university admission age
Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman, revealed on Monday that the Federal Government is contemplating setting 18 as the minimum age for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. He attributed some challenges in higher education to underage students. Prof. Emmanuel…
IG warns of govs’ excesses as FG insists on state police
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has voiced opposition to the proposal for state police, cautioning against potential abuse by governors for political or personal interests, which could compromise human rights and national security. Egbetokun made this assertion during the…
Ododo seeks FG assistance to tackle insecurity
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has urged the Federal Government to assist the state in addressing the challenges of insecurity and incessant flooding in some parts of the state. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila…
FG writes govs as agency predicts flooding in 31 states
The Federal Government has issued notifications to at least 31 governors, alerting them to the risk of flooding in their respective states from April to November of this year. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, disclosed this…
Labour asks FG to unveil new minimum wage May 1
In anticipation of Workers’ Day 2024, organized labour in Nigeria has outlined its expectations, emphasizing the need for significant improvements in workers’ welfare, including the announcement of a new minimum wage by the Federal Government. Tommy Etim, the National Vice…
SERAP demands audit of FG’s loans since 1999
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to release copies of loan agreements obtained by the governments of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, the late Umaru Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari. SERAP also urged…
Senate hails FG’s payment of ₦4.83trn ways and means
Senate Commends Federal Government’s Fiscal PoliciesThe Senate has lauded the federal government’s decisive action in repaying a significant portion of the ₦30 trillion obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), amounting to a staggering ₦4.83 trillion. This proactive measure,…
Just in: FG declares Thursday additional holiday for Eid-El-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday. This decision was disclosed through a statement issued by Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday. The announcement,…
FG To Launch New National ID With Payment, Social Capabilities
The Federal Government, through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), will launch an upgraded national identity card with payment functionality for all types of social and financial services. The innovative card made in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria…
FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday. April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, on Sunday, April 7,…