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…
On Saturday, hundreds of demonstrators convened in Accra, the capital of Ghana, for the third consecutive day of protests against the government, which have been triggered by economic hardships and have resulted in numerous arrests. The protesters, some brandishing placards or the national flag, voiced their grievances about the soaring…
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 Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has indicated that construction of the 1028-kilometer Abidjan-Lagos highway project is set to commence in January 2024, beginning with the procurement for the main construction and the actual construction work. At a workshop convened in Lagos by the project…
In a move aimed at making the National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment process more accessible and convenient, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a self-service solution that allows Nigerians to register for their NIN using their smartphones. This revolutionary platform was officially unveiled during the 5th Identity Day…
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 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 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is a crucial economic indicator that provides valuable insight into the economic health and well-being of a country. It is a tool that helps compare living standards, measure economic development, and assess the distribution of wealth within a country. To calculate the GDP…
