Federal Government names nine persons, six BDC operators financing terrorism
The Federal Government has reportedly listed Kaduna-based publisher, Tukur Mamu, and 14 others as terrorism financiers. The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit reportedly listed the identity of the 15 entities, including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and firms, according to reports. The Punch newspaper reports that the NFIU documents showed that the […]
SSANU and NASU Declare 7-Day Warning Strike Over Withheld Salaries
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have jointly declared a 7-day warning strike to demand the payment of four months of withheld salaries for their members following the 2022 nationwide strike. The decision was reached during a meeting of the joint action committee of the two unions […]
FG Bans Leave of Absence for Health Professionals Relocating Abroad
The Federal Government of Nigeria has implemented a ban on leave of absence for health professionals intending to relocate abroad. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health, revealed this directive during his visit to the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, emphasizing that health workers seeking opportunities abroad must resign from their positions before embarking on such […]
FG to open online portal for student loan
The Federal Government has assured that the Nigeria Education Loan Fund portal for eligible STUDENTS will open in March. The Executive Secretary, NELFund, Dr. Akintunde Sawyer, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria yesterday in Abuja, urged eligible students to register to access the fund. Giving reasons for the delay […]
Federal Government to begin Distribution of Grains Nationwide
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari has announced that the Federal Government will begin the distribution of grains nationwide to cushion the impacts of the hardship in Nigeria. The minister on his X handle noted that his team is working hand in hand with NEMA and the DSS to ensure that […]
Federal Government to Issue Executive Order to Curb Escalating Drug Prices
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, announced on Wednesday that the Federal Government is set to issue an executive order to address the escalating prices of drugs in the country. Prof Pate highlighted the executive order as a short-term measure aimed at reducing drug prices, with additional mid to long-term […]
NLC suspends day-two nationwide protest, issues new ultimatum to Federal Government
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned two-day protest across the country following the successful outcome of the first day of demonstrations. In a communique issued after its National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday night, the NLC stated that the objectives of the protest were achieved on the initial day, leading to the […]
Senate calls for Suspension of Federal Government’s planned Subsidy Removal on Electricity
The Nigerian Senate has called for the immediate suspension of plans by the Executive to remove subsidy on Electricity which would result in an increase in tariffs, describing the move as retrogressive and ill-timed. The Upper Chamber also mandated its Committee on Power to investigate the over N2 trillion subsidy requirement as alleged by the […]
FG uncovers 32 routes used for smuggling out food items
The Federal Government says it has uncovered 32 routes through which food items are smuggled out of the Country. Addressing a conference on Public Wealth Management held in Abuja yesterday, President Bola Tinubu represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said on the midnight of Sunday, 45 trucks loaded with maize were intercepted while making their […]
Godswill Akpabio says recent protests in some states was sponsored
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that recent protests witnessed in some states on the harsh economic situation in the country are sponsored. Akpabio who made the declaration at Tuesday’s plenary, stressed the need for government at all levels to immediately address the issue of hunger in the country. (cue in: Akpabio on Sponsored Protests) […]
