FG threatens job loss over 21,600 students parading fake certificates …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has said no fewer than 21,600 students are parading fake certificates obtained from degree mills institutions in Benin Republic, Togo and others. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this during a ministerial press briefing on his … Read more
Paris 2024: FG announces improved bonuses for Paralympic athletes …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has announced an upward review of the winning bonuses for Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes participating in the forthcoming 2024 Paralympic Games. Advertisement NAN reports that the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is billed for Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. This is … Read more
BREAKING: FG raises alarm as River Niger rises above normal level …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The federal government has raised an alarm and warned the general public over the rising water levels of the River Niger system. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) raised the alarm on Friday. Mr Umar Mohammed, the Director General of … Read more
FG says 4m children in Northeast, Northwest are malnourished …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal says more than four million children in the Northeast and Northwest regions are malnourished. Mrs Ladidi Bako-Aiyebusi, the Director of Nutrition Department in the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, made this known on Wednesday at a five days … Read more
ASUU issues 21-day ultimatum to States, FG over unresolved matters …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal and State Governments to address all the “outstanding issues” hindering the development of the nation’s universities. Advertisement The ASUU National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, announced the … Read more
FG fines Fidelity Bank N555.8m …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says the Federal Government has fined Fidelity Bank Plc. N555,800,000 for data breaches. Advertisement National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this at the Nigeria Data Protection (NDP) Act General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) validation workshop in Abuja. … Read more
FG announces new passport fees …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has approved an increase in the fees for Nigerian passports, effective from September 1, 2024. This was announced by DCI Kenneth Udo, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in a statement on Wednesday. The revision aims to maintain the quality … Read more
Nigeria to strengthen laws for recovery of stolen artifacts …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigerian government is currently planning to strengthen laws to facilitate the recovery of stolen artifacts back to the country. This was revealed by Olanipekun Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday during the ongoing … Read more
Investors Invited as Nigeria unveils $500 Million bond, subscription open until August …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched a $500 million dollar-denominated bond, available for subscription starting August 19, 2024. Advertisement This follows the government’s earlier announcement of its intention to issue the bond as part of its financing … Read more
FG orders Varsities to submit admission lists …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> In order to combat fake degree racketeering in the country. the Federal Government has threatened to sanction higher institutions that fail to submit lists of students admitted immediately after matriculation. This was revealed in a memo ‘CLARIFICATION ON DISCLOSURE OF ADMITTED CANDIDATES OUTSIDE CAPS(2017-DATE)’ … Read more