The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, September 27 2023 as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulid celebration to mark the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be unto you} In a statement which the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, issued on his behalf, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade,…
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs is taking steps to introduce mobile courts to streamline the justice process when handling gender-based issues. The Minister in charge of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye made this announcement in Abuja, revealing that these courts will be established through cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, civil…
Charles Odii, the author, enterprise development expert, and entrepreneur who played a pivotal role in advancing the interests of SMEs in Africa through SME100 Africa, has decided to step down from his role as management of SME 100 AFRICA. Charles is stepping down after eight years of founding SME100 AFRICA. …
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has invited the Department of State Security (DSS) to work with the police to investigate the mysterious death of 27-year-old musician named Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Imole Aloba better known as Mohbad. According to a source from Mohbad's team, the singer took a trip to the…
The Minister of Education in Nigeria, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced a significant boost in funding for education, with the Federal Government planning to increase it by 25%. This exciting development was shared during the Nigeria Annual Education Conference (NAEC) in 2021 and 2022, themed "Implementation of Education 2030 Agenda…
In a groundbreaking turn of events, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially lifted the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers. This pivotal decision came on the heels of a significant meeting between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, marking a…
In the wake of the recently announced strike, the Nigerian Government has appealed for a two-week grace period to address the demands put forth by the National Labor Congress. This appeal, disclosed by Mr. Simon Lalong after a closed-door meeting with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja, aims to…
On September 1, 2023, NLC Chairman Joe Ajaello held a press conference at the Labor Hall in Abuja. He announced that a strike was being initiated due to the federal government's perceived inability to address the negative impacts resulting from the elimination of fuel subsidies. The decision was made at…
The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu declares his preparation to personally intervene in matters affecting relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).He also instructed the authorities to immediately address the mentioned issues regarding visa issuance and Emirates Airlines. The President's Special Advisor for Public Affairs…
President Bola Tinubu says education is Nigeria’s foremost tool against poverty. The president, who received a delegation from the global tech giant, Google, said his administration would leverage digital technology to create Nigeria’s desired socio-economic progress that is necessary to transform society. He said: “We are here to shape our…
