The federal government says it will release the sum of N11.99 billion within 72 hours to offset some of the salary and allowance arrears owed to medical professionals in the country. Alaba Balogun, head of information and public relations at the federal ministry of health, announced the development in a statement released on Saturday. The […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has berated the Federal Government administration of President Bola Tinubu for allegedly using hunger as potent weapon to weaken ordinary Nigerians to succumb to policies and programmes of the government describes as anti- poor. The party criticized the government claim of increased local production of food as dishonest, given that […]
The Federal Government has accepted to host the maiden meeting of the African bloc of the National Committees, International Press Institute, IPI. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris, gave the indication during a meeting at the weekend in Vienna, Austria, with Chairman of the IPI Executive Board, Marton Gergely, the IPI […]
The federal government has doubled the health insurance capitation fee for enrollees from N750 to N1,450 per person. Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, said in a statement on Saturday that the move is aimed at strengthening service quality and access to affordable care. He said the development aligns with President Bola […]
The federal government has partnered with Google and Apolitical to launch the ‘Government AI Campus’, a global training initiative to equip Nigerian public servants with artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The programme, which was launched in Abuja on Thursday, is designed to help officials harness AI for governance and improved service delivery. Supported by Google and […]
Dele Alake, the minister of solid minerals development, says the national gold purchase programme (NGPP) will boost the country’s foreign reserves and strengthen the naira. Alake spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at the Nigeria gold day celebration, held on the sidelines of the 10th edition of the Nigeria mining week. He said the programme, which […]
Tunji Alausa, minister of education, says the federal government has fulfilled all outstanding demands made by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing the union’s planned two-week warning strike as needless. The minister made the remarks during an interview with Channels Television’s Okinbaloye on Sunday. Alausa insisted that ASUU had no justification for embarking […]
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise infrastructure development in the South-South, lamenting the state of roads, rail, and ports in the region. In a communiqué issued after its enlarged National Executive Committee meeting in Benin, Edo State, PANDEF decried the collapse of major federal roads, including the East-West […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has bowed to federal government intervention and suspended its nationwide strike. At a press briefing in Abuja, PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo made it clear that this suspension is not a sign of weakness, but a warning. “We are suspending this action, but let me […]
The Federal Government has declared that compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) is now compulsory for mobilisation into, or exemption from, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The directive, effective from October 6, was contained in a circular from the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume. […]
Peter Obi, Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, has criticised the FG’s celebration of an increase in revenue when the majority of the citizens are still suffering. The former Anambra state governor made the statement on his official X platform on Thursday to educate the government on the need to prioritise the people’s well-being. On Wednesday, […]
The Federal Government has restated its readiness to partner with both local and international companies in advancing the use of renewable energy to ensure sustainable power generation, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and promoting a greener environment. The Secretary to Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume made the disclosure when a delegation from the KF […]
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has called on the Federal Government to emulate Imo state in implementing the N104,000 minimum wage to workers in the country. Ajaero made the call in an interview with newsmen on the side-line of the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers […]
Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has described the country as a failed nation due to the power possessed by “non-state actors” across the country. Ozekhome, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, described the state of insecurity in the country, particularly in the Northeast, as a grave situation. According to him, […]
By Tom Okpe The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Universal Health coverage across the country for effective and efficient health care services for all Nigerians. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this known in Abuja on Thursday, at the official visit and commissioning of projects at the […]
By Tom Okpe The Federal Government has pegged the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions at 16 years. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Mauruf Alausa, stated this in Abuja on Tuesday at the 2025 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB. He said: ”This policy decision reflects a balance between cognitive […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has assured labour unions that it is working diligently to resolve all pending labour matters, urging them to have faith in its efforts. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, gave the assurance when he received the leadership of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), led by the national […]
By Tunde Opalana A development expert, Ntiedo Ekott has warned the Federal Government to take proactive steps in curtailing the incessant attacks on farmers in parts of the country to avert crisis that could worsen national stability and development. Presently, he said continued violence against farmers is undermining Nigeria’s efforts to achieve food security and […]
By Msugh Ityokura The House of Representatives wants the Federal Government, FG to provide free screening and subsidized treatment for cancer patients in Nigeria. The parliament also called on government to establish more cancer treatment centres as well as the procurement of more radiotherapy machines This followed the adoption of a motion on notice, during […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have renewed their joint commitment to advancing workplace safety in Nigeria, with strong emphasis on the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill. The move is seen as a critical step toward building safer and healthier work environments across the country. […]