Investigations conducted by The PUNCH have revealed that over 600 teachers within the federal civil service, specifically under the purview of the Federal Ministry of Education and the Federal Ministry of Defence, who availed themselves of the Federal Government’s service elongation package for teachers, are currently facing a dire predicament as they have gone without … Read more
The Nigerian government announced, on Sunday, the waiver of Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel for the next six months to address the impact of petroleum subsidy removal in the country. PREMIUM TIMES reports.InformationGuideNigeria The waiver is part of the resolution reached during the meeting between the labour unions and the government delegation, information minister … Read more
Works minister David Umahi says the federal government will begin immediate reconstruction of the collapsed Enugu-Port Harcourt bridge. PEOPLES GAZETTE reports.JAMB Portal Mr Umahi said this when he and Governor Peter Mbah visited the collapsed bridge for an on-the-spot assessment during his working visit to Enugu.NYSC Portal The works minister said the reconstruction of the … Read more
The Federal Government has commenced reforms to remove bottlenecks against Nigeria’s passport issuance and collection process. DAILY POST reports.NYSC Portal Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed this at the weekend while hosting the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria, Samuela Isopi, in Abuja.JAMB Result Tunji-Ojo assured that the government would ensure that the Nigeria passport … Read more
Prof. Idris Bugaje, the Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has urged the Federal Government to scrap the Higher National Diploma (HND) in the Polytechnics if the government would not remove the dichotomy between HND and BSc. NEWSDIARY reports. Bugaje revealed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in … Read more
The Federal Government has received a petition with 48,063 signatures from 121 countries calling for action to protect disability rights. NEWSDIARY reports. This is in view of the UN summit on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), scheduled for between Sept. 18 and 19. Miss Joy Tarbo, Communications Associate, Sightsavers Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement on … Read more
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has directed all international airlines to vacate the Muritala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, from October 1, 2023. VANGUARD reports This became necessary according to him, to give room for total maintenance work at the airport.JAMB Result The minister disclosed this during a tour at the international … Read more
In a bid to combat the rising public health concerns associated with excessive sugar consumption, the Federal Ministry of Health has expressed commitment to increase the tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) from the current rate of 10 percent to 20 percent. VANGUARD reports.informationguidenigeria This significant step aims to promote healthy beverage choices, reduce the intake … Read more
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the administration will focus on ensuring that the government’s policies positively impact the lives of Nigerians. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE reports.NYSC Portal Minister of Interior, Hon Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who stated this in a video broadcast at the weekend, reaffirmed his commitment to executing the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” a transformative … Read more
Oluwo of Iwo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has called for strong ties between the Federal Government and the Chinese Government that will drive production and investment. VANGUARD reports. The paramount ruler of Iwoland made this call during his recent visit to the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, in Abuja, the nation’s … Read more