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Kwara PDP demands explanation from lawmakers over diversion of FG Rice palliatives
The Kwara State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in strong terms, the unfortunate alleged diversion and sale of trailers load of federal government rice intervention intended for distribution to the people of various constituencies in Kwara State by the nine members of the 10th National Assembly In a statement released on Sunday […]
Supreme Court Affirms FG’s Exclusive Control Of Nation’s Inland Waterways
The Supreme Court has affirmed that the control of activities on the nation’s inland waterways, including levying and licensing operators in the sector, belongs exclusively to the federal government. In a lead judgment by Justice Inyang Okoro, the apex court held that it was wrong, unlawful and illegal for states to seek to control the […]
JUST IN: FG set to take over Union Bank and Titan Trust Bank
The Federal Government is set to sack the boards of Union Bank Limited and Titan Trust Bank Limited next week in a move to take over the two financial service institutions effectively, A source with knowledge of the move told THEWILL on Saturday. The action follows the recommendation of the Special Investigator, Jim Obazee, appointed […]
FG Approves MaxAir, Airpeace, FlyNas For 2024 Hajj
The federal government has approved only three airlines for the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2024 hajj exercise. The approved airlines are Airpeace, MaxAir and FlyNas. A statement by the The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Assistant Director on Public Affairs, Farima Sanda Usara, on Friday said, “the Federal Government of Nigeria under […]
FG announces Mauritius scholarship application for Nigerian students
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced that Nigerian students can apply for scholarships in Mauritius from now to close on 19 April 2024. The Federal Ministry of Education made this announcement in a statement signed by the Federal Scholarship Board Management. “The Mauritius Ministry of Education Science and Technology is inviting application from eligible Nigerian […]
Finally FG Suspends Accreditation Of Degree Certificates From Benin, Togo
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates from the neighbouring Benin Republic and Togo. The suspension followed an investigative report by an online newspaper, which unravelled a Cotonou-based University, which issued a degree certificate to an undercover Journalist within six weeks. In a statement on Tuesday, signed by […]
FG to shut section of Third Mainland Bridge for repairs on January 9
The federal government has announced plans to close the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge from 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The federal controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, announced this in a statement on Thursday. Ms Kesha said the closure would be done on the Lagos Island-bound […]
BREAKING: FG declares holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, December 25 and 26, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He felicitate with Christians […]
NRC MD ask FG to provide fuel for 100% fare slash
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, has asked that the Federal Government provide diesel to power the trains during the 15-day duration so that rail transport would be free for commuters nationwide. The NRC Managing Director said this on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily while commenting on the […]
FG warns Nigerians against fake palliative websites
The federal government has raised the alarm over the spread of fake online platforms for palliative distribution in the country. The Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this in a notice through her X handle on Monday. According to the Minister, different unauthorized online platforms claim associations with the Presidential Palliative Programmes […]