The Federal Government says it is engaging in diplomatic talks with authorities of the United States following a recent military threat issued by U.S. President Donald Trump. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during an interview on Sky News, noting that communication channels between both governments have been opened to ease…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to mobilise resources for the establishment of 10 additional mobile power stations across Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s electricity infrastructure. The President made the commitment on Monday at the State House, Abuja, during a meeting with a delegation from Siemens Energy, led by Mr. Dietmar…
A university don, Professor Hussein Kehinde Okoro of the Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Ilorin, has called on the Federal Government to establish major, well-equipped research laboratories across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones to ease the challenges faced by researchers in carrying out their work effectively. Professor Okoro made the call while…
The Federal Government has approved three transformative policies aimed at revolutionizing the Federal Civil Service, enhancing productivity, and improving service delivery across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The newly approved policies are: The approval, granted at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, marks a landmark step toward…
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the nation’s first Tax Ombudsman, marking a key milestone in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s fiscal and institutional reforms. The appointment, announced on Tuesday, is in line with the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. It forms part of the administration’s broader agenda to enhance…
The National Economic Council (NEC) committee on the renovation of security agencies’ training institutions has commenced its nationwide assessment with a visit to the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos. The delegation, led by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who chairs the committee, visited the college on Tuesday to inspect its facilities. Other members of the…
The Federal Government is seeking $150 million in funding support from the World Bank to implement the Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) Innovate Project, aimed at strengthening research, innovation, and postgraduate training in Nigerian universities. The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during the…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has insisted that its ongoing nationwide strike will continue indefinitely until all its 19-point demands are fully met. Speaking with journalists on Sunday, NARD President, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, said that of the 19 demands, only two — the 25–35 per cent salary review and accoutrement allowance — were…
The Federal Ministry of Steel Development has signed a $400 million joint strategic cooperation agreement with Inner Galaxy Group’s Stellar Steel Company Limited for the establishment of a modern integrated steel plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State. The agreement, signed in Abuja on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to accelerate…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Federal Government to introduce compulsory drug testing for students in all tertiary institutions nationwide. The move is part of a broader national campaign to curb substance abuse among youths and restore discipline on campuses. In a position paper signed by NANS President Comrade Olushola Oladoja,…
