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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In response to escalating security challenges, the Federal Government and state governors are considering the creation of state police. The discussions, initiated during a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and governors, signify a significant shift in addressing issues like kidnapping and...

Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, revealed a significant change in the bank's policy on lending to the Federal Government. During discussions with the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, Cardoso stated that the Central Bank will no...

The Federal Government has praised the Super Eagles for their triumph against South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the AFCON 2023 semi-final, expressing enthusiasm for the team's potential historic achievement. Following a 1-1 draw in the match that extended to extra time, substitute Kelechi...

The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), acting on behalf of the Federal Government, is in the process of selling five power plants under the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPPs) at an estimated cost of $1.15 billion. While sources suggest an international benchmark valuation exceeding $5...