Federal Government warns Nigerians against outbreak of meningitis
The Federal government has warned Nigerians about the increased risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) during the dry season, characterized by dust, winds, and cold nights, saying that in 2023, 190 lives were lost to this disease. It said the warning becomes important as the weather condition brings with it frequent upper respiratory tract infections that […]
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. […]
Federal Government Unveils Automated Passport Application Portal
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched the automated passport application process to expedite passport acquisition for Nigerians. The NIS in a statement said the launch followed a live demonstration session hosted by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, unveiling the functionality of the new system to stakeholders from across the country on Saturday in […]
Federal Government extends free train rides till January 7
The Federal Government has extended the free rides for commuters on all train services to Sunday, January 7, 2024. The Nigerian Railway Corporation had announced the commencement of the free train ride on Thursday, December 21, 2023 for all its passenger services, following the directive of President Bola Tinubu. The announcement indicated that the free […]
Federal Government to Close Section Of Third Mainland Bridge in January
The Federal Government has announced a planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge from 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, who made the announcement on Thursday in a statement, said the closure would be done on the Lagos […]
Federal Government approves humanitarian support for victims of Plateau killings
The Federal Government has approved the activation of immediate humanitarian response and support to the victims of the Christmas Eve Plateau massacre. Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu who disclosed this in a statement, described the ugly incident as senseless, and inhumane. While she condoles with the government and people of […]
