24th UNIMAID convocation: Tinubu pledges to revamp educational sector
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to improve the quality of education and foster intellectual growth across the […]
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FG reverses implementation of Nigerian universities’ payment of 40% IGR to govt
The Federal Government has announced the reversal of the implementation of payment of 40 per cent of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from Nigerian universities […]
That FG’s move to “secure” better jobs for Nigerians…, By SUFYAN OJEIFO
Section 14(2)(b) of the Constitution of the Federal republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) declares that the security and welfare of the people shall […]
Senate urges FG to upgrade eastern rail line
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to upgrade the Eastern Rail Line from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri, from narrow to standard gauge. This […]
FG achieved a lot in fight against oil theft – Defence Minister
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, says the Federal Government has achieved a lot in the fight against oil theft. Matawalle, […]
Bank of Industry set to close financial gap
Bank of Industry (BOI) has said it would close the financial gap, build stronger climate commitments and tap into the potential of renewable energy, […]
FG evacuates 161 Nigerian migrants stranded in Libya
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), evacuated 161 Nigerian migrants stranded in Libya on Tuesday. Amb. Kabiru Musa, […]
Infrastructure Development: FG explores PPP to generate revenue from expatriates working in Nigeria
As part of deliberate and conscious effort to raise funds for the development of critical infrastructure projects countrywide, the federal government has initiated plans to […]
FG shuts down Third Mainland Bridge for 5-weeks repair
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Federal Government has said that it had perfected plans to close a section of the Third Mainland […]
10m children to benefit from School Feeding Programme – FG
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Federal Government has the soon-to-be resuscitated National Home Grown School Feeding Programme will cater for over 10 […]
SMEDAN urges FG to award 25% of its contracts to small businesses
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on Wednesday in Abuja enjoined the Federal Government to award 25 per cent of […]
FG talks tough over sexual harassment in varsities
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Education Minister, Professor Tahir Mamman, has warned members of the academia and the university community over matters of […]
FG suspends N-Power scheme, begins its audit
The Federal Government has temporarily suspended the N-Power Programme of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to give way for proper […]
Insecurity: FRSC seeks FG’s permission to bear firearms
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says there is the need for its personnel to bear firearms in discharging their duties, considering the level […]
FG to support local manufacturers with N75bn
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the federal government will support local manufacturers with N75 billion by March 2024 to strengthen the manufacturing sector. Shettima said […]
NLC, TUC suspend strike for 30 days
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have agreed to suspend the industrial action planned for Oct. 3 for 30 […]
Tinubu approves N35,000 wage award for FG workers
President Bola Tinubu has approved N35,000 as provisional wage award for all treasury-paid federal government workers for a period of six months. Malam Mohammed […]
Planned strike: NLC, TUC will consider FG offers, says Minister
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
FG, labour agree on wage increment for all workers
The Federal Government and labour unions rose from their meeting on Sunday with an agreement that all categories of workers should benefit from the […]