*It’s a way to go -Nguroje By Andrew Oota The Executive Secretary , National Board for Technical Education, Professor Idris Bugaje has said Nigeria is prepared to turn its teeming youths into wealth creators through platforms that will identify talents,nurture and encourage them to
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has reversed the decision of the past minister of education on the 18-years admission benchmark into tertiary institutions. Alausa spoke at his inaugural press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, what led to that initial decision was the way the National Policy on Education was designed. […]
The federal government on Friday withdrew all six-count charges against an Abuja-based online newspaper, Order Paper, and nine officers of the media organization. Director-General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Mr. Tosin Adeola Ajayi advised the federal government to withdraw the charges. It emerged Thursday that the Federal Government had sued the media house
The Federal Government has directed the exclusion of third-party research grant funds of federal universities and research institutions from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). The directive is contained in a letter signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, to Vice Chancellors, dated Sept. 6, 2024, and made available to
..Says laws of the land have made copious provisions on how to deal with treasonable acts BY ANDREW OROLUA The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), has warned that the Federal Government would not tolerate subversion of the democratically elected government under whatever guise. Prince Fagbemi affirmed […]
.Says there’s likelihood the protest may be hijacked by unscrupulous elements, may turn violent .IGP bows to pressure, orders DIGs, CPs to protect protesters nationwide The Federal Government says Nigerian youths should embrace dialogue rather than embark on protests, which could have undesirable outcomes. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National
…Temporarily suspends leave for security officers …Continues surveillance on vulcanisers at major roads BY ORIAKU IJELE Bare five days to the proposed nationwide ‘End Bad Governance’ protests, the Federal Government has tightened its noose on the security system to hinder any ugly aftermaths. While admitting that it is within the ambits of the law for […]
.Says all issues will be resolved in a way to ensure peace, stability .NLC clarifies position on looming protest, says it’s not part of organisers By Ihesiulo Grace & Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government FG, has appealed to Nigerians for more time to address the hardship bedevilling the country, saying it is not sleeping on […]
..Vows to use legal means to enhance dissemination of only credible information BY HARUNA SALAMI The Federal Government of Nigeria has again restated its abhorrence to fake news and vowed to take every available legal steps to bring purveyors are prosecuted. At an emergency joint press briefing by the Minister of Information and National Orientation […]
The Federal Government (FG) has restated its commitment to creating a conducive environment for journalists and the media profession in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a book presentation titled “Writing for Media and Monetising it” by Azu Ishiekwene. “As we celebrate […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improve the security situation in the country for the better. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, said this when the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Annika Hahn-Englund, led a delegation to pay him a courtesy visit on Thursday in Abuja. “We are gradually winning the […]
The Federal Government says it is working towards setting up a tribunal that will be responsible for trying perpetrators of environmental crimes across the country. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting on Thursday in Abuja in commemoration of the World Environment Day (WED). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), says the Federal Government has concluded plans to establish citizens’ brigade with the aim of promoting core values. Issa-Onilu disclosed this while speaking at an advocacy visit to the Nigerian Christian Institute (NCI), Uyo on Monday. He said that the citizens brigade was part of the […]
..Demand for N494,000 wage to cost N9.5tr BY OGAH OCHECHE & UKPONO UKPONG The Federal Government is making frantic efforts to avert Labour’s planned nationwide strike action, declaring that an indefinite strike was not the solution in the present circumstance. FG has therefore asked the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress and their affiliates […]
…bans use of self-contained underwater breathing apparatus for diving By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal government has underscored the critical need for upholding professional standards within Nigeria’s diving industry. In a keynote address delivered at the Diving Summit for Awareness Creation on Diving Regulations, Applicable Fees, and Standard Operating Procedures, the
…says employees on same level can earn different wages By Ukpono Ukpong The federal government has revealed plans to develop a productivity-led wage system that will ensure commensurate reward for workers based on based on employee’s productivity in the civil service, efforts irrespective of their grade level. This was disclosed yesterday by the Director-General of
The Federal Government has placed a ban on leave of absence for health professionals relocating abroad. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this on Saturday in Abeokuta said that health workers going abroad to seek for greener pastures must “henceforth resign their appointment before embarking on such journeys”. The Minister […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigerian government has queued into the thriving global outsourcing market which has grossed almost $350 billion for seven top countries that engaged in it. The move is with a view to tapping into its huge job opportunities for the nation’s teeming youths. Accordingly, Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Monday, March […]
BY UKPONO UKPONG The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced on Sunday that the federal government FG is implementing comprehensive measures to curb rising inflation and stabilise foreign exchange rates. In a statement issued in Abuja, he assured Nigerians of the government’s commitment to their prosperity and comfort. Addressing
…Following intelligence by CDS …FG warns of severe punishment for complicit personnel By Ukpono Ukpong Apparently not taking any chances, Federal Government (FG) has ordered immediate investigation of an intelligence report linking some officers of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) with terrorism financing and sundry assistance to enemies of peace. It said it would visit