FG to Pay Students in Technical, Vocational Schools to Boost Workforce
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce financial incentives for students in technical and vocational schools as part of a reform to strengthen Nigeria’s workforce. The Minister of Education,Tunji…
NLC to Hold Nationwide Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike on Feb 4
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced recently that it would hold a nationwide protest against the proposed 50% telecom tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The decision,…
JAMB Suspends Law Admissions in 8 Universities; KWASU Responds
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the immediate suspension of Law admissions in eight Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that…
Nigerian-British Florence Eshalomi Appointed UK Trade Envoy To Nigeria
Nigerian-British politician, Florence Eshalomi has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Nigeria. Eshalomi who is now the second Nigerian to be appointed as the UK trade envoy…
Trump’s USAID Freeze Sparks Concerns for Nigeria Aid Programs
The United States government has announced the temporarily suspension of development assistance funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for 90 days, a move that could impact various…
Lagos State Governor Inaugurates Two Major Projects in Ojo Town
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given a 12-month deadline for the completion of the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital, emphasizing the need for timely progress ¹. The hospital, which will cover 6.5…
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has confirmed the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, effective January 29, 2025. ECOWAS spokesperson, Joel…
Alaafin of Oyo Dissolves Unapproved Coronation Committee, Issues Warning
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, has ordered the immediate dissolution of an unauthorized coronation committee which was allegedly formed without his approval. In a statement issued on…
FG Prepared to Receive Nigerians Facing U.S Deportation – NiDCOM
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that the Federal Government is prepared to welcome Nigerians who may be deported from the United States. NiDCOM’s Director of Media and Corporate…
FG Deports 828 Illegal Immigrants in 2024, Announces Border Reforms
The Federal Government recently revealed that deported 828 illegal immigrants were deported in 2024 as part of its intensified measures to curb irregular migration and strengthen national security. The Minister…