FG Orders Immediate Shutdown of 41 Unity Colleges Over Rising Abductions
The Federal Government has ordered the temporary shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges as insecurity worsens across several parts of the country, particularly the northern region. The directive was issued through a circular released on Friday by Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the memo, the […]
Fuel Prices Drop Nationwide as FG Suspends 15% Import Duty on Petrol, Diesel
Fuel prices across Nigeria have begun to ease after the Federal Government halted plans to introduce a 15 per cent import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel. The decision has triggered immediate retail price reductions at major filling stations, offering relief to motorists already grappling with high transportation costs. The suspension was confirmed […]
Peter Obi Slams FG Over Unpaid Super Eagles Allowances, Calls It a “Disgrace to the Nation”
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken aim at the Federal Government over reports that Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, are being owed outstanding allowances — describing the situation as yet another sign of a “now disgraced country.” Obi’s comments come amid public outrage following a viral video posted by midfielder […]
Tinubu Orders Education Minister to Prevent ASUU Strike, Keep Public Universities Open
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, to take every necessary step to ensure that Nigeria’s public universities remain open and that students continue their academic activities without disruption. Dr. Alausa disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday after a closed-door meeting with the President at the Aso Rock Presidential […]
Senate Orders FG to Submit 2024 Budget Performance Report in Two Weeks
The Nigerian Senate has directed the Federal Government to submit a comprehensive report on the performance of the 2024 national budget within the next two weeks. This directive underscores the Senate’s commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the nation’s fiscal management. Urgency for Transparency The Senate’s call for the timely submission of the budget […]