FG Mandates Thesis Upload for NYSC Mobilisation
The Federal Government has introduced a new policy requiring prospective NYSC participants to upload their thesis or project reports online before mobilisation. Announced on September 29, this measure aims to eliminate fake certificates and enhance academic integrity. Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the policy aligns with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository […]
FG Trains 100 Students in Tertiary Institutions on Entrepreneurship
The Federal Government has trained students on entrepreneurship development in no fewer than 100 tertiary institutions across the country, the Ministry of Financedisclosed. The ministry’s Assistant Director of Finance and Accounts, Mohammed Baba, made this known on Friday during a training session for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. Baba explained that the initiative, carried […]
FG Orders Mining Firms to Finalise Community Development Deals by December
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) has issued a firm deadline for mining and quarrying companies to complete their Community Development Agreements (CDAs) with host communities. The ministry, in a statement on Friday, said Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, stated that all licensed companies must have their CDAs in place by December […]
Federal Government Expands 3MTT to Create Jobs Through Outsourcing
The Federal Government has announced plans to link thousands of young Nigerians trained under its 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme with job opportunities through partnerships with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said the initiative goes beyond training, focusing on creating real employment pathways for […]
FG Approves Colleges of Education to Award Degrees
The Federal Government has approved the award of degree certificates by Colleges of Education in the country. The approval, which is a major shift from the previous system that required university affiliations, was announced during the National Summit on Education held on Tuesday, 19 August in Abuja. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, represented […]
Nigeria’s Debt Trap: A Federal Failure Leading to Catastrophe
Nigeria’s state governments are drowning in a financial quagmire, with foreign debt repayments surging by a staggering 68.4 percent in the first half of 2025, totaling 235.58 billion naira. This alarming spike, up from 139.92 billion naira in 2024, is not just a statistic but a screaming warning of an impending economic catastrophe. And who’s […]
Nigerian States Grapple with Soaring Foreign Debt Costs
In the first six months of 2025, Nigeria’s 36 states collectively shelled out a staggering 235.58 billion naira to service their external debts, marking a sharp 68.4 percent increase from the 139.92 billion naira paid during the same period in 2024. This surge, amounting to an additional 95.65 billion naira, highlights the growing financial pressure […]
FG Warns Against Future Delays in Releasing GDP Figures
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning against any further delays in the release of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, emphasizing the importance of timely economic data for policy-making and investor confidence. The caution follows recent criticism over the late publication of Nigeria’s Q2 2025 GDP report by the National Bureau of […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Ogoni Demands Before Oil Exploration Resumes
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to implementing the conditions presented by the Ogoni people of Rivers State as part of ongoing dialogue aimed at paving the way for the resumption of oil exploration in the area. Director General of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Ojukaye Flag-Amachree, gave the […]
FG May Sell 11 Discos to New Investors Under Amended Electricity Act
The Federal Government could initiate a re-privatization process for Nigeria’s 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos) if the proposed 2025 Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill is passed into law by the National Assembly. This legislative proposal, currently under deliberation, aims to introduce significant changes to the 2023 Electricity Act. Central to the amendment is a clause mandating […]
FG Set New Guidelines for Junior Secondary School Admission
The Federal Ministry of Education has introduced a significant change in the education sector. According to the new policy, students seeking admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) must be at least 12 years old and have completed six years of primary education. The Ministry has also outlined a framework for early childhood education, which […]
Federal Government Fulfills Promise After 31 Years
The Federal Government has delivered on its 30-year-old commitment to housing the 1994 Super Eagles squad, winners of the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. The announcement was made via a statement on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development’s website on Wednesday. Former striker Efan Ekoku was among the beneficiaries, receiving an allocation letter […]