FG Declares 150-Day Duty-Free Period For Importation of Food Commodities
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a comprehensive plan to tackle the rising costs of essential food items with a significant policy shift. Led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, these measures include a 150-day duty-free import window for key commodities like maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas. Minister […]
FG and ASUU in Crucial Talks to Avert Nationwide University Strike
In a bid to prevent an impending nationwide strike, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) engaged in a closed-door meeting at the office of the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman. The meeting is a crucial step towards addressing the lingering issues affecting Nigeria’s university system. The Federal Government’s delegation […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared June 12, 2024, a public holiday in observance of Democracy Day.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared June 12, 2024, a public holiday in observance of Democracy Day. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended his congratulations to all Nigerians on this significant occasion. The celebration of Democracy Day marks an important reflection on the nation’s democratic journey […]
ASUU Disagrees with Government’s Student Loan Proposal, Advocates for Institutional Intervention
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) from the Calabar Zone has strongly opposed a plan by the Federal Government to introduce Student Education Loans. They argued that such loans could lead students into a cycle of debt, depression, and even suicide. Speaking at a press conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ASUU’s Zonal […]
Organised Labour Rejects Government’s Third Offer on Minimum Wage of N57,000
In recent negotiations, Organised Labour turned down the government’s latest proposal, marking the third offer in about a week. Despite this, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) reduced their initial demand from ₦615,000 to ₦497,000. A key member of the Tripartite Committee for the new minimum wage negotiations, said that […]
FG charges tech companies on intervention in transport system
FG spends N2.7trn on agriculture, infrastructure – Lai Mohammed
FG Targets 10 Per Cent Global LNG Market, Says Baru
FG declares end to Lassa fever outbreak
FG signs rail concession agreement with GE
The federal government and four companies led by General Electric have signed an agreement to start the interim phase of the Nigerian narrow-gauge railway concession. According to a statement signed by Yewande Thorpe, head of communications, GE Nigeria, the interim phase will include “light remedial civil and track repair works” on the narrow gauge rail […]
FG completes timetable for Ogoni clean-up, Minister says
Federal Government identifies 11 sources of soot in Rivers State
