FG approves 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has approved a 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals across the country. This was announced by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa on Thursday at the National Neo-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna State. Advertisement The … Read more
FG approves upward review of SUBEB matching grants to N3.5bn …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the matching grants of state governments for infrastructural projects under the Universal Basic Education (UBE) to N3.5 billion. The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi said this on … Read more
FG urges NARD to call off 7-day warning strike …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has appealed to the members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD0 to call off their seven-day warning strike. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa,made the call on Thursday in Kaduna during a visit to … Read more
All is not well with us – Nigerian nurses, midwives cry out …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has appealed to the Federal Government to reopen the portal for verification of credentials of its members. Michael Nnachi, the National President of NANNM, made the appeal during the opening … Read more
FG reiterates commitment to sustainable power supply …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to providing an efficient and sustainable power supply for economic growth and social development. Adelabu said this on Wednesday at the official presentation of the zero draft of the National Integrated … Read more
BREAKING: ASUU gives FG deadline to avert strike …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said the federal government (FG) has up to September 6th to address the demands of lecturers in the country. This is coming after a closed door meeting between ASUU and the FG on Wednesday. At … Read more
FG told to take urgent steps to avert looming ASUU strike …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The National Association of University Students (NAUS), Ogun Chapter, says a stakeholders’ meeting to address the impending industrial action by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) members is needed urgently. The students’ union, while expressing deep concern over the potential … Read more
BREAKING: FG plans equivalent of NYSC for NCE graduates …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Olawande Wisdom has disclosed plans by the federal government to float a training scheme equivalent to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE). TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports … Read more
FG makes U-turn, pegs admission age at 18 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has reaffirmed that candidates must be at least 18 years old before they can be admitted into tertiary institutions. Education Minister Tahir Mamman made this announcement during an appearance on Channels Television’s *Sunday Politics*. Advertisement He also stated that … Read more
FG unveils draft national tourism policy …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Ministry of Tourism has Unveiled Draft National Tourism Policy aimed at paving the path for Nigeria’s Global tourism leadership. The Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John, disclosed this in a virtual meeting with stakeholders on Saturday in Abuja. The minister said that the … Read more