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…
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…
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…
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….
FG fires all Directors of Civil Aviation Agencies hours after CEOs’ dismissal
The Federal Government has dismissed all directors of civil aviation agencies in the country following the sacking of the chief executive officers of the same organizations. Recall yesterday that Nairametrics reported that President Bola Tinubu sacked six Managing Directors and…
FG bans use of rapid test-kits for blood screening
The Federal Government on Friday warned against using rapid test-kits to screen blood meant for transfusion purposes in the country. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, gave the directive at a news conference to commemorate the National…
ASUU asks FG to separate TETFund allocations from national budget
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked the federal government to set aside allocations for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as distinct from Nigeria’s overall annual budget. Emmanuel Osodeke, president of the union, said this will ensure…