ASUP reaches agreement with Nigerian Govt, suspends warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike. The union has instructed members nationwide to return to work starting Monday, December 16, 2024. ASUP had launched the strike on December 2, 2024, as a response to the government’s alleged neglect of Nigeria’s polytechnics. This action aimed to […]
Tax Reform Bills to Ease Burden of Multiple Levies on Nigerian Investors — Presidency
The Nigerian government has strongly defended its controversial tax reform bills, aiming to set the record straight in response to claims that the reforms would unfairly benefit Lagos and Rivers states. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, took to the public stage to address the confusion and misinformation surrounding […]
Nigerian Government Dismisses Workers With Degrees from Benin Republic Universities – Shehu Sani
In a surprising move, the Nigerian government has fired several workers who graduated from universities in the Benin Republic. Shehu Sani, a former Nigerian senator and a prominent activist, shared this news on his official X account, expressing his shock at the dismissals. Although he did not provide specific reasons for the sacking of these […]
25 Million Nigerians Receive ₦25,000 Cash Transfer from Federal Government
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that 25 million Nigerians have received a cash transfer of ₦25,000. This information was shared by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, following a meeting of the National Economic Council chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Wale Edun explained that this cash transfer is part of President Bola […]
Deadline Set for Sacked Ministers’ Handover; Directives Issued for Merged Ministries
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has announced that all sacked ministers must complete their handover processes by Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This announcement comes as the government works on merging and winding down several ministries. In a recent statement from Abuja, Akume explained that his office is collaborating with the […]
President Tinubu Appoints Abdullahi Bello as Code of Conduct Bureau Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, just before the start of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.The Code of Conduct Bureau plays a key role in promoting […]
Diaspora Investors Outraged Over $250 Million Property Demolition on Lagos-Calabar Highway
A group of investors from the diaspora is voicing strong discontent over the recent demolition of a $250 million property along the Lagos-Calabar Highway. Stella Okengwu, a prominent real estate investor and leader of WinHomes Global Estate, raised serious concerns during a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, alleging that the demolition was executed under […]
Nigerian Government Removes VAT on Cooking Gas, CNG, and Diesel to Reduce Living Costs
The Nigerian government has made a significant decision to remove the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on several energy products, including cooking gas (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and diesel (Automotive Gas Oil). This step aims to reduce the high cost of living and attract more investments in the energy sector. Wale Edun, the Minister […]
Nigerian Government Files New Charges Against Yahaya Bello for Alleged N110 Billion Fraud
The Nigerian government is intensifying its fight against corruption with new legal actions against Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. Recently, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed fresh charges against him, consisting of 16 counts related to serious allegations of fraud. This development marks a significant escalation in ongoing legal battles […]
FG Urges Nigerians in Flood-Prone Areas to Relocate as Lagdo Dam is Released
The Nigerian Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has issued a strong warning to citizens living in flood-prone areas. This comes after the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, which is expected to cause flooding in certain parts of the country. As the rainy season continues, people living near rivers […]