Lagos launches state-wide education needs assessment Six-week exercise to guide infrastructure Over 200 assessors deployed The Lagos State Government has officially launched a major needs assessment project aimed at generating reliable data to improve the quality of basic education and inform policy reforms. The initiative targets 1,238 public primary schools, vocational centers, and local government … Read more
Thousands flocked to parks in Abuja and Lagos for Tinubu’s 50% fare reduction. The initiative runs from December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025. The program is supported by key transport unions. Thousands of passengers flocked to motor parks in Abuja, Lagos, and other states to take advantage of the Federal Government’s 50% reduction in … Read more
The Federal Government has initiated the sale of 50 kg bags of rice for ₦40,000 in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to alleviate the current socioeconomic challenges stemming from the removal of subsidies on petroleum products. During a flag-off ceremony at the Arcade Ground in Abeokuta, … Read more
Many residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have struggled to obtain the Federal Government’s subsidized 50kg bags of rice, priced at N40,000. The government launched the sale of 30,000 metric tons of subsidized rice, but the process of obtaining the rice has been fraught with challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced that the sale of subsidised rice to the public will begin on Monday, following an earlier distribution to civil and public servants. This initiative aims to alleviate the rising cost of rice, which has soared to as high as N90,000 per 50kg bag in some states. … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 50 percent electricity subsidy for federal universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and various teaching hospitals. The announcement was made by Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health, during a press briefing in Kaduna. Dr. Alausa highlighted that the Ministry of Power is currently working on the details … Read more
The Federal Government has introduced a National Pay Policy (NPP) to regulate salaries and ensure fair compensation for Nigerian workers. The policy considers factors such as working hours, work quality, and additional benefits to determine remuneration. Employers are encouraged to align their hiring decisions and wage budgets with their income capacity to establish their … Read more