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In a significant administrative overhaul, the Federal Government of Nigeria has constituted the governing councils of 111 federal tertiary institutions, comprising 24 colleges of education, 37 polytechnics, and 50 universities. The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Education, which disclosed the names of notable technocrats, politicians, and traditional leaders appointed to these councils….
During the May Day celebration in Abuja, State Labor Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha assured Nigerian laborers that the new minimum wage would take effect on May 1, 2024, despite ongoing negotiations by the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage. Addressing the audience on Wednesday, Minister Onyejeocha acknowledged that extensive consultations are still underway to finalize the…
In a significant move, the Federal Government has initiated steps to address the comments made by Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi regarding the activities of bandits in Nigeria. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and Orientation, revealed this development during a press briefing held at the State House, Abuja, on Monday. Gumi’s recent statements critiqued…
In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the immediate suspension and launch of a probe into the conduct of a high-ranking official overseeing the National Social Investment Program Agency. This decision follows allegations of financial impropriety within the agency’s operations. The embattled official, Ms. Halima Shehu, served as the National Coordinator and CEO…
The National Union of Nigerian Students (NANS) has made a fervent appeal to the Federal Government, urging a reevaluation of its decision to suspend the accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates obtained from Benin Republic and Togo, neighboring nations of Nigeria. This plea comes on the heels of the government’s recent move to suspend certificates…
Daily Nigerian’s Investigative Reporter Uncovers Quick Cotonou University Degree and its Acceptance in NYSC Scheme In response to startling revelations of deceptive practices in obtaining academic degrees, the Federal Government has taken a decisive step by suspending the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates issued by universities in Benin Republic and Togo. This move comes…
Amidst a swirling storm of allegations and counterclaims, the Office of the Accountant General affirmed on Saturday that the salaries of Federal Civil Servants have indeed been paid, addressing concerns about reported delays in wage disbursements. This assurance, however, did not stem the onslaught of criticism from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a scathing…
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, unveiled an eye-opening projection during a stakeholders’ forum organized by the Harvard Business School Association of Nigeria in Lagos. Oyedele emphasized Nigeria’s immense potential to amass an astounding N10 trillion annually by effectively managing its non-oil assets. At the event, Oyedele highlighted…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is poised to enact a new wave of regulations within Nigeria’s digital lending space, targeting the surging defaults plaguing the sector. In a recent appearance on a TVC live program, Mr. Babatunde Irukera, the CEO of the Commission, unveiled plans for forthcoming regulations slated for 2024. These…
In a bid to facilitate holiday travel for Nigerians during the Christmas season, the Federal Government has revealed the involvement of five transport companies in the much-anticipated 50 percent fare reduction initiative. Initially endorsed by President Bola Tinubu, the subsidy is aimed at easing the financial strain on citizens traveling between December 21 and January…