FG to examine the activities of private Universities in the last 15 years
The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education has set up a committee to examine activities of private universities established in the last 15years. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, yesterday said this will show if the private institutions under investigation have prescribed facilities, adequate management structure, and adequate funding of programmes among others. […]
Anti-graft investigator begins grilling on Suspended Minister Betta Edu
Anti-graft investigators have been grilling suspended minister Betta Edu over allegedN585m disbursement fraud. Edu arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Jabi, Abuja, at 11am, alongside her aides and lawyer and is currently facingEFCC investigators. Also the EFCC quizzed the Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors of Zenith Bank, […]
President Tinubu slashes Travel Delegations by 60 percent
In a bid to cut cost of governance and curb wasteful spending, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate pruning down by 60 percent the travel expenditure of government officials in his administration. Briefing State House Correspondent today Presidential Media Aide, Ajuri Ngelale said as part of cost cutting measures, the President directed that the […]
FG to formalize 1m businesses across Nigeria at discounted rate
The federal government has announced plans to formalize one million businesses across Nigeria at a discounted rate. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed yesterday when he launched the Expanded National MSME Clinic in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, marking the first stop on a nationwide journey to empower small and medium-sized businesses by breaking down barriers […]
President Tinubu slashes Travel Delegations by 60 percent
In a bid to cut cost of governance and curb wasteful spending, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate pruning down by 60 percent the travel expenditure of government officials in his administration. Briefing State House Correspondent today Presidential Media Aide, Ajuri Ngelale said as part of cost cutting measures, the President directed that the […]
Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy unveils new roadmap to showcase its creators to the world
The Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy has unveiled a roadmap to drive Nigeria’s culture and showcase its CREATORS to the world. The Minister, Mrs. Hannatu Musawa who featured as a guest on our stations yesterday, says the ministry is working towards creating an enabling environment for CREATIVE WORKS to thrive in the country. […]
Guinea beat Super Eagles 2-0 in pre-AFCON friendly, as Victor Boniface is ruled out
The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-0 in a friendly game on Monday against Guinea in preparation for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to start on the 13th of February in Cote d’Ivoire. The Super Eagles will be without Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface for the 2023 AFCON after the youngster picked […]
Uganda denies reports of Nigeria rejecting its degrees
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) denies allegations that Uganda may face Nigeria’s rejection of its degree certificates over authenticity concerns. The NCHE investigates complaints related to higher learning institutions and takes appropriate action. Prof Mary Okwakol, the NCHE’s executive director, clarified that there have been no complaints from Nigeria about the legitimacy of […]
President Tinubu Suspends Betta Edu, Directs EFCC To Probe Humanitarian Ministry
President Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. Betta Edu as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. A press statement issued yesterday, by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the President further directed the Executive Chairman of the EFCC to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects […]
FG Announces the Settlement of Academic bills of the PAP Beneficiaries
The Federal Government through the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has its Amnesty’s Scholarship programmes, and announced the successful settlement of academic bills for all beneficiaries, including both local and foreign students. The PAP Interim Administrator, Major General Barry Ndiomu (rtd), who made the disclosure yesterday in Abuja while he played host to the President of […]
