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Canadian Govt Orders Shutdown of TikTok’s Business Operations Amid Security Concerns

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TikTok Sues The State Of Montana

The Canadian federal government has ordered the closure of TikTok’s business operations within Canada after a national security review. However, Canadians will still be able to access the app, as the government’s decision only impacts TikTok’s ability to conduct business activities in the country. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the order on Wednesday, explaining that … Read more

FG To Equip FRSC with Helicopters For Faster Evacuation

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FRSC Helicopters Evacuation

The Federal Government is progressing with plans to equip the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with helicopters to enhance the emergency evacuation of accident victims nationwide. The acquisition of the helicopters, set to be procured under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, was revealed during the FRSC Management Retreat and a press conference held in Abuja … Read more

FG To Offer Single-Digit Interest Loans To SMEs

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Single-Digit Loans SMEs

The Federal Government has announced plans to begin disbursing loans at single-digit interest rates to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by the third quarter of 2025. This initiative aims to provide affordable financing to small businesses that often struggle with high interest rates and collateral requirements. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG … Read more

Education Minister, Alausa Abolishes 18-Year Admission Requirement for Tertiary Institutions

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The Federal Government has officially scrapped the contentious 18-year age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions nationwide. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa made the announcement, signaling a potential shift in Nigeria’s education policy under his leadership. This change, aimed at making the education system more inclusive and flexible, is expected to impact thousands of prospective … Read more

OAGF Shuts Down IPPIS for Federal Tertiary Institutions

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The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed that it has deactivated the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) for Federal Tertiary Institutions (FTIs). This action follows the federal government’s recent decision to remove FTIs from the IPPIS platform. In an interview with The Nation, Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press … Read more

BREAKING: NASU, SSANU Suspend Nationwide Strike

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The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has announced the suspension of their ongoing nationwide indefinite strike over four months of withheld salaries. This suspension will take effect on November 5, 2024, as detailed in a circular … Read more

BREAKING: UNIZIK Opposes FG’s Move To Nullify VC, Registrar Appointments

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UNIZIK VC Registrar Appointments

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has firmly rejected the federal government’s annulment of the appointments of its new Vice Chancellor, Professor Benard Odoh, and Registrar, R.I. Nwokike. This decision follows a communication from the Federal Ministry of Education, which stated that the recent appointments did not adhere to established protocols. On Friday, the … Read more

Strike Will Continue, FG’s Payment Not Sufficient – SSANU, NASU

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Strike Payment SSANU NASU

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU) disclosed on Saturday that the Federal Government has released only one out of four months’ worth of withheld salaries, despite a nationwide strike. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End … Read more

FG Considers Withdrawal of Treason Charges Against ‘Minor’ #EndBadGovernance Protesters

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The Federal Government is reportedly considering dropping treason charges against over 100 #EndBadGovernance protesters. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has received the case files and is reviewing them to determine the next steps. Following public criticism, the Nigeria Police Force defended its actions, stating that it followed due process when arraigning … Read more

BREAKING: Nigeria Govt Releases Funds To Settle NASU, SSANU Salary Arrears

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Tinubu Permanent Secretaries

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has disbursed funds to address the backlog of salaries owed to the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) of Federal Universities, as well as benefits for retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme. This financial intervention, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by Bawa Mokwa, Director of … Read more

FG Vows Full Power Restoration To Northern States In 14 Days

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Grid 150 Megawatts January

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to restoring electricity across Northern Nigeria, where 17 states have faced power outages due to extensive vandalism of transmission lines. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that full power restoration would be achieved within 14 days, with partial restoration expected in the next three days. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

Northern Blackout Man-Made, Planned To Cripple Its Economy – ACF

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TCN Electricity Northern States

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged power outage affecting the northern part of Nigeria. The group alleges that the Federal Government’s inaction is contributing to the region’s worsening economic woes. In a statement, ACF criticized the government for its lack of urgency in addressing the issue, which has led … Read more

No Salary Arrears, No Resumption – SSANU, NASU Insist Amid Ongoing Strike

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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has declared that it will not back down from its current strike action, joined by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), until their demands are fully met. SSANU and NASU commenced an indefinite strike on Monday in response to the non-payment of four … Read more

ASUP Postpones Strike, Sets December 2 Deadline For Government Action

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ASUP Postpones Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has postponed its planned nationwide strike, giving the federal government a window to address critical issues in the sector. ASUP issued a statement over the weekend through its National President, Comrade Kpanja Shammah, calling on the government to fulfill its commitments or risk a complete service withdrawal by … Read more

FG Introduces 50% Tax Relief, To Raise Wages, Support Low-Income Workers

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Economy Improving Tinubu

The Federal Government has proposed a 50% tax relief for companies that increase salaries or provide transportation allowances to low-income employees, as part of a comprehensive tax reform bill aiming to simplify Nigeria’s tax laws. The draft law, titled “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks … Read more

Nigerian Govt Seals 2 Petrol Stations Over Diversion In Akwa Ibom

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The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Resources Authority, NMDPRA, has sealed two filling stations for diversion of Petroleum products between August and October in the state. The Coordinator of NMDPRA, Mr Ikechukwu Eseka, stated this when officials of the State Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee, PPMC, visited him on Wednesday in Eket. … Read more

Nigerian Govt Halts Export Of Cooking Gas

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The Nigerian Government has announced its decision to halt the export of domestically produced cooking gas. This, according to the government, is in order to prioritize supply for local consumption, with effect from November 1, 2024. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, made this known in Abuja on Tuesday via a … Read more

Govt’s House Gifts Will Enhance Judges’ Performance – CJN

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has commended the Federal Government for the construction of 40 Judges’ Quarters in the Katampe District in the nation’s capital, Abuja. Kekere-Ekun said the gesture will boost the performance of judicial officers in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the project, the … Read more

Nigerian Govt Appoints Ben Iloanusi As MD Of Nigeria Railway Corporation

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Civil Servants Degrees Benin Togo

The Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has appointed Ben Iloanusi as the acting Managing Director (MD) of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). This decision comes after the completion of Fidet Okhiria’s tenure as MD. The announcement was made on Sunday by Yakub Mahmood, the Deputy Director of Public Relations at NRC. Okhiria officially completed his second … Read more

Food Prices Hit New Highs As Government’s Duty-Free Scheme Fails

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CBN Food Import Funding

The Federal Government’s efforts to reduce food prices through a zero percent duty and exemption from value-added tax on basic food items are facing serious setbacks, as the average price of imported food items surged to a staggering 878.3 price point index in September 2024. This spike reflects the mounting economic challenges hampering attempts to … Read more

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