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Nigeria Nigerians Alarmed by FG's Plan to Deduct N20 Trillion from Pension Funds for Infrastructure Projects
The Federal Government's approval to deduct N20 trillion from pension and life insurance funds for infrastructure development signals a strategic move towards economic growth. during Tuesday's Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, the Federal Government unveiled plans to allocate N20 trillion... -
Nigeria Nigeria Fires Back at Binance: No Room for Blackmail in Government
Nigerian Federal Government responds decisively to Binance CEO's bribery allegations, denouncing them as blackmail. Amidst accusations of money laundering and terrorism financing, the government asserts the need for a transparent investigation and judicial due process. The Federal Government... -
Nigeria Helicopter Operators Join in Condemnation of Excess Taxes over $300 Landing Levy
Learn about the controversy surrounding the Federal Government's introduction of a $300 landing fee for helicopter operators through NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited. While some operators comply, others resist, sparking division within the industry. Minister Festus Keyamo issues a directive... -
Nigeria Labour Threatens Nationwide Strike if ₦615,000 New Minimum Wage Not Announced by May 31
Labor unions in Nigeria, spearheaded by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), have set a firm deadline for the federal government to institute a new national minimum wage by May 31. This demand comes despite the recent announcement by the government of a 35 percent... -
Nigeria Umahi vs. Obi: Clash Over Federal Government's Coastal Road Project Intensifies
At a stakeholders' meeting in Lagos regarding the contentious Lagos-Calabar coastal road project, Dave Umahi, Minister of Works, seized the platform to address the recent criticisms levied by Peter Obi. With tensions simmering over the coastal road's construction, Umahi vehemently accused Obi... -
Nigeria Workers Express Relief as Federal Government Assures New Minimum Wage Implementation from May 1, 2024
The Federal Government has assured Nigerian workers that the implementation of a new minimum wage will commence from May 1, 2024, despite ongoing negotiations by the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage. Speaking at the May Day celebration in Abuja, the Minister of State Labour... -
Nigeria Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project: FG Starts Demolition of Landmark Beach and Adjacent Properties
The Federal Government has commenced the demolition of Mami Chula Beach and other properties along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Right of Way. Led by Minister for Works, David Umahi, the demolition marks a significant step towards the realization of the long-awaited coastal road project... -
Nigeria President Tinubu Launches Consumer Credit Scheme to Empower Working Nigerians: What You Need to Know
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme, signaling a significant step forward in facilitating financial assistance to Nigerians. The scheme, designed to bolster consumer access to credit, aims to empower working citizens to fulfill their... -
Nigeria Disappointment and Anxiety Grip UTME Candidates as FG Projects Only 20% Admission Success Rate
The Federal Government has issued a sobering revelation, predicting that merely 20% of candidates sitting the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) may secure admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir... -
Nigeria Controversy Surrounds Government's Decision to Bar Under-18s from Tertiary Education Entry
The Federal Government has implemented a directive mandating that candidates below the age of 18 cannot gain admission to tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This decision, announced by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, during a monitoring exercise of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation... -
Nigeria Palliative Loan Programme: Here's How to Apply for Nigeria's Federal Government Funding Programs for Nano Businesses
The Federal Government of Nigeria, under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, is introducing two initiatives aimed at mitigating the impact of the fuel subsidy removal: the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme and the Presidential Palliative Loan... -
Nigeria Nationwide Power Disruptions Loom as Electricity Union Threatens Strike Over Tariff Hike
The Federal Government has appealed to members of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) to reconsider their decision to strike following the recent electricity tariff hike. Despite the union's insistence on withdrawing services if the government does not reverse the tariff hike... -
Nigeria The Price of Good Roads: Nigeria to Toll Coaster Road at About N3,000 - Says Umahi
The Federal Government has disclosed its intention to implement toll charges averaging N3,000 per gate upon the completion of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, affirmed this figure during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. Umahi... -
Nigeria Nationwide Jubilation as Federal Government Extends Eid-El-Fitr Holiday by One Day
The Federal Government's declaration of Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday to mark Eid-El-Fitr festivities has elicited diverse reactions across social media platforms. The announcement, made by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior... -
Nigeria Nigerians Rejoice on Social Media as Federal Government Declares Eid-el-Fitr Public Holidays
In preparation for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the Federal Government has announced the declaration of Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays. This announcement came from the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement released by the ministry’s... -
Nigeria Federal Government Faces Backlash from Former Lawmakers Over Electricity Subsidy Cut
Former federal lawmakers, Senator Andrew Uchendu and Honourable Dachung Bagos, have criticized the Federal Government's decision to reduce electricity subsidies, deeming the timing inappropriate. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently announced a tariff increase for Band... -
Nigeria Nigerians Question FG's Decision to Subsidize Hajj with N90 Billion Amid Economic Challenges
The Nigerian Federal Government has reportedly allocated a staggering sum of N90 billion to subsidize the 2024 pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to sources within the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) speaking to Daily Trust on Thursday. The move, aimed at easing... -
Nigeria FG's Claim of Summoning Sheikh Gumi Met with Doubt and Disbelief Among Nigerians
In a dramatic turn of events, the Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has been summoned by the Federal Government for questioning regarding his recent comments on the activities of bandits in Nigeria. This development was disclosed by Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and... -
Nigeria Nigerian Students Express Concern as SSANU and NASU Strike Shuts Down Universities
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have commenced a nationwide strike to protest what they perceive as unfair treatment and salary disparities by the Federal Government. SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, confirmed the strike's... -
Nigeria Nigeria's Cement Crisis: Despite Talks, Dangote, BUA, Lafarge Struggle to Lower Prices
In response to widespread public concern over the soaring prices of cement, major manufacturers, including Dangote, BUA, and Lafarge, engaged in a meeting with the Federal Government. The gathering, spearheaded by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and attended by the Minister of Industry...
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