NLC Petitions ILO Over Delegates’ Sponsorship
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has formally petitioned the Credentials Committee of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), accusing the Federal Government of repeatedly failing to sponsor duly nominated workers’ delegates to the annual International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. In a complaint dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the NLC […]
Tinubu Vows Renewed Push to Restore National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to intensify efforts to restore peace and security across the country amid rising concerns over attacks in parts of the nation. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday after emerging as the winner of the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election, Tinubu said […]
FG Introduces Mandatory Drug Testing in Schools
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce mandatory drug testing for secondary school students across the country as part of renewed efforts to address the rising incidence of substance abuse among young people. Under the proposed policy, students will undergo drug screening at the point of admission into secondary […]
FG Drives Global Certification for Nigerian Skilled Workers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to position Nigerian artisans and skilled workers for global opportunities with the commencement of international certification examinations for beneficiaries of the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme in the Federal Capital Territory. The certification exercise, organised by the Industrial Training Fund, is part of ongoing efforts to […]
FG Bans Honorary Degree Holders from Using ‘Dr’ Title
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a policy prohibiting recipients of honorary degrees from using the title “Dr” in any official, academic, or professional setting, in a move aimed at restoring integrity to Nigeria’s academic system. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the directive on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in […]
FG Raises Alarm Over Low Turnout in Pension Verification Exercise
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has raised concern over the low turnout in the ongoing verification and enrolment exercise for civil servants with accrued pension rights, as the deadline draws closer. The exercise, conducted by the National Pension Commission, targets treasury-funded workers in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) employed before June 30, 2004. Despite […]
FG Arraigns Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s ongoing crackdown on threats to national security has taken a dramatic turn as the Federal Government filed sweeping charges against several defendants accused of plotting to destabilise the country. The suspects are facing a raft of serious allegations, including treason, terrorism, and terrorism financing, in a case that is already drawing […]
FG Reviews ACReSAL Project to Tackle Flooding
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Government has renewed its drive to strengthen climate resilience nationwide, reaffirming commitment to the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, stated this at the ACReSAL Mid-Term Review Steering Technical Committee meeting in Kaduna. He said the project remains central to Nigeria’s […]
Malami, Son Deny Fresh Firearms Charges as Court Sets Trial Dates
By Zainab Bakare Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, have pleaded not guilty to an amended five-count charge filed by the Federal Government over alleged illegal possession of firearms. The duo entered their plea on Wednesday before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik after the prosecution substituted the earlier charge with […]
Nigeria’s Debt Climbs to ₦159.28trn in 2025 — DMO
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s total public debt rose to ₦159.28 trillion as of December 31, 2025, marking a steady increase driven largely by domestic borrowing, according to the Debt Management Office. The latest figures show a quarter-on-quarter rise of ₦5.98 trillion, or 3.9 per cent, from ₦153.29 trillion recorded at the end of September 2025. […]