Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Zone C (South-West), has threatened a nationwide strike, citing persistent neglect of polytechnic education and staff welfare by the Federal Government and state authorities. The union accused both tiers of government of failing to honor agreements, exacerbating challenges in the sector. At a...
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All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has refuted claims that the state receives excessive favor from the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, APC Spokesperson Mr. Seye Oladejo dismissed such notions, asserting that Lagos, as a former capital territory, rightfully deserves a special status....
Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid – the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi...
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) in Zone D, covering South-South and South-East Nigeria, has thrown its full support behind a 21-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to address critical challenges plaguing polytechnic education. The ultimatum, effective from August 18, 2025, was announced following the union’s National Executive...
Transportation Minister Saidu Alkali has firmly rejected sabotage allegations surrounding the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, emphasizing the Federal Government’s dedication to ensuring safe and secure railway operations across Nigeria. The minister in a briefing with State House correspondents in Abuja, alongside Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC),...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration has prioritized fairness and inclusivity in distributing federal projects and appointments across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, countering claims of regional bias. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. “President Tinubu’s leadership is...
Federal Government has announced that over 396,000 students have accessed tuition loans through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, significantly easing financial barriers to education. Speaking at a townhall meeting in Lokoja on Friday to showcase the administration’s achievements, Mr. Lawal Shuaibu, representing the...
Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has evaluated the performance of Independent Verification Agents (IVAs) to pave the way for a $500 million reimbursement to stakeholders of the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) 2.0 Programme, covering all 36 states and the Federal Capital...
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has delivered a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding urgent action to address critical challenges plaguing the polytechnic education sector. The announcement was made by the Chairman of ASUP at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Mr. Monday Ojo, during a...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has praised Imo State’s implementation of a N104,000 minimum wage and called on the Federal Government and other states to follow suit. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the appeal during an interview on the sidelines of the 7th National Quadrennial Delegates...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed alarm over the nation’s escalating “triple burden” of malnutrition, which includes undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, often referred to as “hidden hunger.” At a Nigeria Health Watch Roundtable in Abuja themed “ _Fortifying Nigeria’s Future: Strengthening Nutrition through Local Solutions_ ,” Ms....
Federal Government has revealed that many civil servants are unable to access housing loan schemes because their salaries are heavily encumbered by multiple loans from commercial lending agencies. Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, Hajiya Salamatu Ahmed, highlighted the issue during the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarterly...
“We can’t poison our own people” – FG defends GMOs, assures Nigerians of safety, food security boost
“We can’t poison our own people” – FG defends GMOs, assures Nigerians of safety, food security boost
Federal Government has dismissed claims that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are harmful, emphasizing their role in enhancing food security and nutrition in Nigeria. During a sensitisation workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, organized by the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) and the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA)...
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an impending “mother of all strikes” if the Federal Government fails to implement the long-standing 2009 agreements aimed at improving Nigeria’s university education system. This statement came from the University of Calabar (Unical) chapter during a press conference held in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- House of Representatives Minority Caucus has once again demanded the immediate release of statutory allocations belonging to Local Government Councils in Osun State, warning that it may resort to legislative action if the Federal Government continues to withhold the funds. In a fresh statement signed...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has commended the Federal Government, through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), for releasing the corrected Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) circular. MDCAN President, Prof. Mohammad Aminu, gave the commendation in a press statement...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Federal Government has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice the perpetrators of the heinous killing of worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris fnipr, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Federal Government has sanctioned a N12,000 fee for kidney dialysis under the Kidney Dialysis Subsidy Scheme, a significant reduction from the previous N50,000. Deputy Director and Head of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mr. Alaba Balogun, announced this...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Federal Government has urged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to carry out comprehensive due diligence in the formulation of a workable and acceptable revenue allocation for the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, made...
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Federal Government has clarified that no contract has been awarded for the reconstruction of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, despite cost estimates from Julius Berger pegging the project at N6.3 trillion. This statement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during...