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Tinubu to TETFund: Build 72 state-of-the-art hostels for tertiary institutions by 2025

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to increase the number of modern hostels in tertiary institutions from 36...

FG sends 720 truckloads of rice to states, 50 kg to be sold at N40,000 — Minister

  The Federal Government announced that all states will now sell a 50-kg bag of rice for N40,000, a 50% reduction. The Minister...

Breaking: NYSC halts biometric clearance, CDS activities amid August 1 protest

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has temporarily halted the biometric clearance process and the weekly Community Development Service (CDS) activities for all...

Updated: Sen. President says he’s excited about Tinubu signing national minimum wage bill

Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed his excitement about President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the National Minimum Wage Amendment Bill 2024, calling it a...

NCC directs telecoms to restore blocked lines immediately

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecom operators to promptly unblock all phone lines that were suspended at the weekend for failing...

SIM blockage: Subscribers besiege MTN offices, expressing anger

By Daniel Okejeme Thousands of MTN subscribers have besieged their outlets in Abuja and nationwide, venting their anger and discontent over the telecommunications...

Stakeholders unite to endorse Mele Kyari’s transformational leadership at NNPC Ltd

The Bloggers and Vloggers Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) has unanimously endorsed Dr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian...

August 1 protest: Senate recalls senators from recess, holds emergency session July 31

Amid threats of nationwide protests on August 1, the Senate has recalled senators from recess and scheduled an emergency session for Wednesday, July...

Protest: FG to Vice Chancellors: Protect students, staff, properties on campuses

Ahead of the planned nationwide protest on August 1, the Federal Ministry of Education has directed all the vice-chancellors of federal universities to...

In Government, Size Matters By Dakuku Peterside

Any government can easily undermine its credibility if it sends mixed signals on essential policy issues or initiatives, flip-flop from one policy or...

CBN dragged to court over alleged missing N100bln dirty Naira notes

For failing to account for N100 billion dirty naira notes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been taken to court by the...

Lagos Govt.’s Omibus ferry for test run July 29

In a bid to ensure a better and road congestion-free Lagos, the State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says the test run of its Omibus...

Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah: A political giant, says Tinubu in a condolence message

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, an APC senator representing Anambra South, describing him as a distinguished...

Updated: Late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, champion of public service – Senate

The Senate has paid glowing tributes to the late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, who passed away in London on Saturday, a few weeks to...

Pension increases: PENCOM faults FG’s omission of pensioners under CPS

The National Pension Commission has warned the Federal Government against the violation of the 1999 Constitution and the Pension Reform Act by excluding...

ACF lauds Tinubu for NWDC, says it will usher in era of development

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a socio-cultural organization representing the 19 northern states, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the NorthWest Development...