The Federal Government has promised to assist Jigawa in rebuilding Majia town where a recent fuel tanker explosion killed over 100 persons. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume disclosed this on Thursday in Majia town when he led a federal government delegation to commiserate with the community over the tragedy. He said … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has issued an urgent flood warning to communities along the River Benue and River Niger, following significant rises in water levels due to continuous rainfall. The agency’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, in a statement on Thursday urged residents near the riverbanks to evacuate, as water … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that many Nigerians have stopped complaining about the high cost of petrol because they are no longer solely reliant on generators for electricity. Speaking during his keynote address at the 2024 Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference in Lagos, Adelabu addressed the theme, “Breaking Barriers in the New … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) remains the sole off-taker of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, despite the Federal Government’s recent directive allowing independent oil marketers to begin lifting petrol from the facility. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap … Read more
The federal government has shed light on its recent meeting with organized labour, which took place on Wednesday in Abuja. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, explained that the government is committed to maintaining consistent dialogue with labour unions rather than waiting for tensions or disputes to arise before initiating discussions. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
MTN Nigeria and other multinational business leaders are pleading with the Federal Government to permit them to raise their tariff plan prices to sustain their operations and investments. Over the past decade, they have faced significant challenges due to the government’s refusal to allow price increases, which they argue is essential for maintaining a viable … Read more
The Federal Government has refuted claims that the United Kingdom endorsed a petition submitted by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. The petition, aimed at urging the UK government to support the creation of a Yoruba nation, was delivered to 10 Downing Street, London, last week. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, … Read more
The Federal Government has said that it is not treating the ordeals of the Super Eagles players in Libya lightly. The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the Federal Government would get to the root of the matter. The minister explained that the Nigerian government would … Read more
The federal government is planning to raise the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an executive bill to formalize the increase has already been submitted to the National Assembly. According to a Sunday report by The Cable, the proposed legislation seeks to gradually raise the VAT … Read more
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has voiced his support for strengthening the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) rather than abolishing it, following a legal challenge by 16 state governors questioning the commission’s legality. During an interview on Channels TV’s Hard Copy program, Fintiri emphasized the importance of the EFCC, stating, “For me, … Read more
The Federal Government has officially granted petroleum marketers the authority to lift petrol directly from the Dangote refinery, effectively bypassing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and ending its monopoly as the sole distributor of Dangote’s refined fuel. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says the Federal Government will establish three military formations in Sokoto State to support military operations in the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality. Matawalle made this known on Thursday when he led military personnel to reopen the Marnona-Gundumi-Isa road closed eight years ago. He … Read more
The Federal Government says it has concluded the Executive Order to implement zero Value-Added Tax and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. The spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Alaba Balogun, while disclosing this in a statement on Wednesday, said finalisation of the Executive Order’s harmonised implementation framework has … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), has begun the process of appointing new Permanent Secretaries to fill vacancies in eight states. According to a memo dated October 7, 2024, signed by the Head of Civil Service, Didi Walson-Jack, the recruitment is open to eligible civil … Read more
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has officially launched the distribution of 21,924 bags of rice under the Federal Government’s food security programme to alleviate economic hardship in the state. Speaking at the Katsina People’s Square on Sunday, Radda emphasized that the initiative primarily targets vulnerable groups, including women and youth, across all wards and … Read more
Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has disclosed that the recent increase in corps members’ monthly allowance has not been implemented yet due to funding challenges. This announcement comes after the Federal Government approved an increase in the monthly stipend for corps members from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, … Read more
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of a dual-mode system in colleges of education, allowing them to concurrently offer both degree programs and the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE). This significant development was announced by the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Prof. Paulinus Chijioke, during the 2024 National … Read more
In response to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, the Federal Government has initiated arrangements to evacuate Nigerians who wish to return home. As part of this effort, the government convened a multi-stakeholder meeting to review the situation of Nigerians in Lebanon and coordinate preparations for the evacuation exercise. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over the failure of the Federal Government to honour the 2009 agreement reached with it. The Bauchi Zonal Coordinator of the union, Prof. Timothy Namo, said this during a news conference on Friday in Jos. Namo said that the union … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, as public holidays in preparation for the upcoming local government elections in the state. In a statewide address on Wednesday, Fubara emphasized his government’s commitment to upholding the Constitution of Nigeria, adhering to the rule of law, and promoting … Read more