FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The Maryam Abaccha American University of Nigeria (Maaun) has condemned the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), for the disappearance of his Registration and CEO, Prof. Tosan Erhabor. Mr. Erhabor was said to have died on Sunday evening, April 13, 2025, in Abuja after a short illness. The condolence message was sent in a declaration issued by the founder …

The Minister of the Navy and the Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola approved the appointment of the former president of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (Maran) Dr. Bolaji Akinola as a councilor for the media and communications. The interested parties who spoke with our correspondent described the appointment as promptly taking into account the need for a professional in the …

The non-academic staff of the educational institution and related (Nasu) has raised serious concern over the alleged Klandestin agreement between the Federal Government and the University Academic Staff (ASUU) regarding the allocation of the N50 billion industrial allowance, a warning that preference care for ASU can trigger soaring industrial actions. During the Trading Group Council of the Trade Center for …

An pupil of the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Ayoluwa Okadiji, has accused the federal government of reviewing the curriculum of agricultural institutions in Nigeria. Mr. Okediji gave the charge while delivering the lesson of the former students to the 61st founder of the institution held over the weekend in Ibadan. According to him, the review …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved new appointments to strengthen the leadership of the River Basin Development Authorities in the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. At the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta, Sowade Oluwakayodo Adebayo will replace Engr. Julius Oloro as executive director of engineering services. At the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority, Chucks Erhire enters the role …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has set a deadline of Monday midnight for the Federal Government to release its President, Joe Ajaero, or face dire consequences. The NLC has scheduled an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) for Tuesday at 9 a.m. to determine an appropriate response if Ajaero is not released. In a communique issued after an …

The Federal Government will arraign 10 suspects for their alleged involvement in the illegal importation of firearms and ammunition worth N4 billion into the country on Monday. The suspects, who were arrested in Abuja, will be arraigned by the National Center for Small Arms and Light Weapons Control on charges of terrorism, illegal importation of prohibited firearms and forgery, among …

The Federal Government has announced that the disbursement of N150 billion loans to manufacturers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will commence in September. This was confirmed by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, during a meeting with beneficiaries of the Presidential Grant and prospective beneficiaries of the MSME Presidential Loan in Calabar, Cross Rivers …

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has said that he got the assurance of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, that the bad roads and gully erosion in his constituency will be repaired. Recall that Ugochinyere in a statement  on Tuesday had pleaded with the Minister …

Gideon and Joy Life Leadership Foundation (GJF) weekend gave scholarship to a hundred and five students in Ebonyi state. Beneficiaries of the scholarship are secondary school and university students from the indigents and vulnerable homes in Ivo local government area of Ebonyi state. The Chief Executive Officer and Founder of GJF, Dr. Gideon Osi said the scholarship was an annual …