ASUU Suspends Two-Week Warning Strike
By Chinedu Echianu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike following fresh engagements with the Federal Government. ASUU National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced the decision at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, after a marathon National Executive Council (NEC) meeting that lasted overnight and ended around 4:00 […]
ILO, FG, Unite to Strengthen Skills, Employment through TVET and Apprenticeship Systems
By Chinedu Echianu A major step toward addressing Nigeria’s unemployment and skills mismatch challenge was taken on Tuesday as the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and key stakeholders, convened a two-day National Public Dialogue on institutionalizing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and apprenticeship systems […]
ASUU Faults Government’s Slow Response, Threatens Strike
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sharply criticized the Federal Government’s repeated delays in addressing longstanding grievances, warning that its upcoming ultimatum will force “substantial consequences” if ignored. President Prof. Chris Piwuna expressed frustration on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, saying the government’s appeal to […]
FG Enforces 16-Year Age Limit for Tertiary Admissions
By Aremu Toyeebaht In a bid to tighten admission processes and uphold academic integrity, the Federal Government has officially enforced 16 years as the minimum age for entry into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the directive during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), […]
FG Boosts Awareness on Life Assurance Policy for Civil Servants
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to promote awareness and improve the implementation of its Group Life Assurance Policybfor federal civil servants. Thia is as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), held a capacity-building workshop in Abuja […]
President Tinubu Appoints Holloway to Lead National Theatre Rebirth
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has appointed Disun Holloway as Chairman of Theatre Partners, the body tasked with running and reviving the iconic National Theatre, Lagos. Holloway is a seasoned cultural advocate and former Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism and Intergovernmental Affairs, who brings decades of leadership in governance, arts, and the creative economy […]
FAAC Shares N1.578trn As March 2025 Allocation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils have shared the sum of N1.578 trillion, being March 2025 Federation Account Revenue. The revenue was shared at the April 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja;. The total revenue of N1.578 trillion comprised statutory revenue of N931.325 billion, Value […]