The Federal Government has disbursed ₦152 billion to contractors with verified contracts, the Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday. The ministry said the payment followed established verification procedures designed to safeguard public funds and maintain accountability in government spending. “The process of payment for contracts goes through various verification processes in line with extant laws …
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached an agreement on a 40 per cent salary increase and better academic allowances for university lecturers. The agreement was signed during a formal ceremony attended by government officials and ASUU leaders. As a result, lecturers can now expect improved welfare and incentives …
The Federal Government and Niger State have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Sustainable Integrated Productive Communities (SIPC) Programme. The initiative combines housing, agriculture, renewable energy, and enterprise development into a single model aimed at inclusive growth. The MoU was signed at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja. The Ministry will …
The Federal Government has unveiled new measures to curb malpractices during the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. Education Minister Tunji Alausa and Minister of State for Education Suwaiba Ahmed said the reforms include enhanced question randomisation and serialisation, ensuring each candidate receives a unique version of the examination to …
The Special Adviser on Media to Oyo State Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, has rejected claims by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose that Governor Seyi Makinde received N50 billion from the Federal Government, describing the allegation as misleading. Olanrewaju also dismissed suggestions that the governor deliberately kept silent over the alleged funds in order to …
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to improve Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. The goal is to give more citizens access to quality and affordable health care. The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muyi Aina, made this known during the agency’s quarterly media briefing in Abuja. He praised Bola …
MTN Nigeria has announced that it has paid over ₦6.9 Trillion in taxes, levies, and duty contributions. This figure solidifies the telecommunications giant's position as one of the largest corporate taxpayers and fiscal partners to the Federal and State Governments, directly funding critical sectors of the economy. The company’s role in nation-building extends beyond tax; …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20 for judgment in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), over alleged terrorism offences. Justice James Omotosho set the date on Friday after the court foreclosed the defence, following Kanu’s refusal to open his case under what he …
The Federal Government has urged United States President Donald Trump to approach Nigeria’s security situation with understanding and caution, following his recent claim that Christians were facing genocide in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris made the appeal during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, days after Trump threatened possible …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has once again urged Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to open his defence in the ongoing trial over alleged terrorism offences. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case on Tuesday, cautioned Kanu on the implications of refusing to enter his defence and …
