ASUU criticizes FG’s proposal to abolish TETFund …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the Tax Reform Bills, which propose the abolition of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, warned that scrapping TETFund would devastate Nigeria’s public education system and perpetuate inequality by denying … Read more
Finally , FG sacks civil servants with certificates from Benin …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Finally, the Federal Government of Nigeria has terminated the appointments of civil servants who obtained degrees from private universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and now. The decision stems from concerns about the credibility of degrees awarded … Read more
FG raises alarm over rate of accident on Third Mainland Bridge …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The number of accidents recorded on Third Mainland Bridge since its repair is unprecedented and caused by impatience and indiscipline. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, who expressed the worry in an interview … Read more
FG’s delay in supreme court ruling worries local governments …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The spokesman for the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Obiora Orji, has expressed frustration over the delayed implementation of direct payments to local governments. Several months ago, the Supreme Court ruled that monthly allocations should be paid directly into the … Read more
We are committed to addressing transport challenges – FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The federal government has reiterated its commitment to addressing the transport challenges faced by citizens following the removal of the petrol subsidy. At the launch of the Renewed Hope Transport Scheme, Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, announced the distribution … Read more
FG raises MSMEs loans to N5m at 9% …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has raised the amount small businesses could access on single digit loans to N5 million to ensure the country’s inclusive economic growth. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr Olasupo Olusi, made the announcement on … Read more
FG returns ₦8.1bn stolen cars to Canadian government …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Wale Adeniyi, has handed over 21 luxury vehicles worth over ₦8.1 billion to the Canadian government. Adeniyi disclosed that INTERPOL has identified some West African countries as hotspots for stolen exotic cars from Canada, … Read more
How FG spent N8.8bn to repair vandalised transmission towers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Mr Sule Abdulaziz, Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed the Federal Government has spent about N8.8 billion to repair vandalised transmission towers across the country. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by Mr Bolaji … Read more
Hardship: PDP Govs give FG two options to make things better …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has given the federal government two options to ameliorate the current economic hardship in the country. The first option presented by the PDP Governors’ Forum (PGF) is for the government to … Read more
Tinubu is committed to protecting South-East – FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The federal government has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu‘s commitment to tackling the security challenges in the South East region. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, emphasized that ensuring security in the South East is vital for fostering business growth and prosperity. He made … Read more