NYSC Reforms: Adire fabric to replace khaki as uniform
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a comprehensive overhaul of the NYSC to align it with ...
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FG engages marketers as global oil prices decline
The Federal Government says it is engaging petroleum marketers and regulators to ensure reductions in global crude oil prices are ...
Nigerian govt moves to curb abuse of honorary doctorates, bars recipients from using ‘Dr’ title
The guidelines, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), introduce stricter eligibility requirements for universities, restrict the number of awards ...
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EDITORIAL: Fixing the infrastructural rot in Nigerian varsities
The absence of international faculty and students in our universities, and their poor showing in global rankings, speaks a lot ...
Nigerian govt approves medical fellowships as PhD substitute for medical professionals
Medical professionals have long argued that medical fellowships should be equivalent to a PhD in the academic environment.
Tinubu swears in Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd IGP
Mr Disu listed welfare of officers, restoration of security and internal preparation for state police as priorities.
Ex-minister Agunloye disregarded FEC directive on Mambilla power project contract – Witness
The prosecution witness also told the court about former President Obasanjo’s stance on the Mambilla power project.
Stakeholders back Nigerian govt’s seven-year ban on new tertiary institutions
The federal government, on 13 August, announced a seven-year moratorium on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges ...
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FG considers N3.8trn rehabilitation or N3.6trn rebuilding of Third Mainland
The federal government also said the Carter Bridge is beyond repair, with a feasible replacement estimated at N359 billion.
We’ve implemented bold, difficult reforms, Tinubu tells FEC members
The Nigerian leader spoke while addressing members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) during the council's meeting at the Presidential ...
Nigerian govt imposes 7-year ban on establishment of new public universities, polytechnics
“We are doing this to further halt decays in tertiary institutions which may in the future affect the quality of ...
Alleged Mambilla Project Fraud: EFCC wants to tarnish my reputation, ex-minister tells court
The former minister seeks N1 billion compensation for EFCC’s alleged tarnishing of his reputation.
$6bn Mambilla Project Fraud: Obasanjo did not approve contract to Sunrise Power – Witness
The EFCC alleged that Mr Agunloye awarded the contract for the Mambilla power project on 22 May 2003 to Sunrise ...
Ramadan: Care for the poor, Tinubu tells governors, others at Iftar
President Tinubu asked political leaders to work for posterity so that history will remember them for good.
Tinubu approves licences for 11 private universities (FULL LIST)
The statement said the President “is committed to expanding the frontiers of educational opportunities and infrastructure.”
Trump to slash USAID’s foreign assistance budget by 92%
The agency said the slash in the USAID programme is part of a review to significantly reduce US foreign assistance ...
Cabinet revision: Realism versus expectations, By Dakuku Peterside
Federal Executive Council As the country eagerly anticipates the formation of a new Federal Executive Council, there are clear expectations. ...
Dangote Refinery insists petrol will hit local market in August
“We said August, and today is 12 August. Just wait, this is August,” an official said.
Hardship: Tinubu, ministers discuss nationwide protest, take stance
Food prices have more than doubled since President Tinubu last year announced the removal of petrol subsidies and the floating ...
Oil Theft: Nigerian govt approves $21 million to meter oil flow stations
Mr Lokpobiri explained that the metering project is in line with the government agenda to curb the issues of oil ...
Tinubu directs review of inherited road projects to ensure probity
Information Minister said President Tinubu directed that the memos presented to the FEC by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, ...
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CBN withdraws circular on 0.5% cybersecurity levy
The CBN stated that the previous directive had been withdrawn.
FAAN begins sale of e-tags at airports
The sale of e-tag followed Tuesday's withdrawal of exemption of payment for airport access tickets by some highly placed Nigerians ...
FRCN, NEMA, NIDCOM, Army University affected as Tinubu constitutes committee to implement Oronsaye Report (Full List)
PREMIUM TIMES reported that President Tinubu had resolved to implement the report that called for a leaner government by merging ...
Oronsaye Report: Full List of Agencies to be scrapped, merged, relocated
The Steve Oronsaye report was submitted in 2012 to the Goodluck Jonathan administration.
