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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has emphasized the government’s dedication to upholding freedom of speech and press as fundamental tenets essential for advancing democracy and delivering progress to the Nigerian populace. Idris made this assertion during the reception of officials from the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria, as highlighted in…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Bank of Agriculture, has initiated a substantial drive to bolster agricultural development by disbursing N2.3 million in agricultural loans to civil servants. This effort aims to fortify the agricultural sector and ensure enhanced food security across the nation. Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, the Federation’s Head of Civil Service, revealed…
In a bid to alleviate the repercussions of the recent fuel subsidy removal and the ensuing rise in living costs, the National Economic Council (NEC) has sanctioned a series of measures aimed at providing relief to the citizens of Nigeria. During a recent NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa…
In a bid to avert a potential nationwide industrial strike, the Nigerian federal government has reversed its decision to initiate contempt proceedings against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The government, through the Federal Ministry of Justice, had threatened to take the labour leaders to the National Industrial Court of Nigeria…
Targets 1 Million Youths and 500,000 MSMEs with Grants and Digital Training In a bid to provide more digital job opportunities for young Nigerians and bolster the country’s economy, the Federal Government, through the Office of the Vice President, is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative known as FGN/ALAT Digital and SkillNnovation Hub. In a…
A concerned Nigerian took to her Twitter handle to question the Federal Government about the recently approved N25,000 quarterly allowance, which is equivalent to only $28 for native doctors in the country. She sought clarification on whether this allowance was intended for “native doctors” or for medical and dental doctors in the federal public service….
Nigeria is grappling with a double-edged economic challenge as the country faces a significant increase in fuel prices and a surge in the overall cost of living. These factors have cast a shadow of concern over the recent decision by the Federal Government to raise school fees for new students enrolling in Federal Government Colleges,…
In a fervent display of solidarity, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, the spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu, Nigeria, led a special prayer session for the freedom of Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). The emotional prayer session, lasting over forty-three minutes, was conducted during one of the…
