The Federal Government has issued a warning to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), threatening to enforce the “no-work-no-pay” policy following the union’s declaration of a nationwide warning strike. In a statement released Sunday night by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, the government expressed disappointment over ASUU’s decision to embark…
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the ongoing Keffi–Nasarawa–Toto Road project by an additional 19 kilometres, increasing the total length from 180km to 199km. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, during an inspection visit to federal road projects in Nasarawa State on Saturday. Umahi explained that President Bola…
The Federal Government is mobilising 492 billion fibre optic network investment to enhance broadband connectivity and fast-track Nigeria’s digital transformation, according to the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani. Speaking at a plenary session organised by IHS Towers during the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, Tijjani stated that the initiative aims…
The Federal Government is preparing to arraign human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on a five-count charge over an alleged false social media post about President Bola Tinubu. Also named in the charges are X (formerly Twitter) and Meta (Facebook), which are listed as co-defendants in the case. Sowore is accused of…
The Federal Government is set to deploy a massive 90,000-kilometre fibre optic broadband network across Nigeria to enhance digital access and boost economic growth, according to Senator Shuaib Salis, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security. Speaking on Monday in Abeokuta at the opening of the 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria…
The Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Day parade earlier scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made in a statement released on Monday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. While no reason was…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Announcing the holiday, Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, via a statement signed by Permanent Secretary Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians and urged continued unity, patriotism, and resilience. He also called on citizens to support President Bola…
The Federal Government has revoked a total of 1,263 mineral licences due to the failure of license holders to pay their annual service fees, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development announced. According to a statement by Segun Tomori, media aide to the Minister, Dele Alake, the affected licences include: The revoked licences will be removed…
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has revealed that the Federal Government now requires a staggering ₦3 trillion to complete ongoing road projects previously funded through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) tax credit scheme. Speaking during an inspection of the dualization of the East-West Road (Eleme Junction to Onne Port Junction) in…
The Federal Government’s closed-door meeting with NUPENG, Dangote Group, and key labour stakeholders has ended in a deadlock, failing to resolve the brewing industrial dispute. The meeting, led by Labour Minister Mohammed Dingyadi and Minister of State Nkiruka Onyejeocha, aimed to prevent the planned strike by NUPENG over alleged anti-union practices at Dangote Refinery. In…
