The Federal Government of Nigeria is targeting the creation of at least 20,000 jobs annually through the launch of the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP). The NJFP, a flagship initiative of the Federal Government being coordinated by the Office of the Vice-President, is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, on the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, expressed his participation with the government and people of Edo State, the traditional council, and family members…
THE Federal Government has reversed its decision on English Language and Mathematics, saying they remain compulsory subjects for all students at the O’Level. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo said the clarification was…
Federal workers under the platform of the Federal Workers Forum, FWF, have appealed to the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pay their three-month wage award. FWF made this appeal in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Andrew Emelieze. Emelieze in the statement said that the refusal of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to scale up investment in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector with a commitment of ₦1 trillion, aimed at transforming the sector into a key driver of economic diversification and national prosperity. The President made the announcement on Tuesday while declaring open the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has announced plans by the Federal Government to establish a new pre-shipment inspection agency for the solid minerals sector as part of ongoing efforts to plug leakages and boost revenue generation. Alake disclosed this at a pre-event press briefing ahead of the 10th edition of the Nigeria…
Nigerian-born author and cultural storyteller Oyindamola Olugbile has won the 2025 NLNG-sponsored Nigeria Prize for Literature, defeating Chigozie Obioma and Nikki May. The Nigeria Prize for Literature, established in 2004, is one of the country’s most prestigious literary awards. The Advisory Board for the Prize, chaired by Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, announced Ms Olugbile’s victory at the…
In a statement, Benjamin Hundeyin, force spokesperson, said the police suspended the enforcement of the policy out of consideration for Nigerians and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Despite a court order asking for a suspension of the policy, Hundeyin insisted that “no clear” court order stopped the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy. The…
The BRICS plan to replace the US dollar gained serious momentum when Russia hosted the 2025 Moscow Financial Forum and announced a dedicated precious metals exchange. This platform allows countries to settle payments in gold, platinum, diamonds, and also rare earth minerals, bypassing Western systems like the London Metal Exchange and SWIFT entirely. The BRICS…
The Palace of the Oba of Benin has rejected the introduction of the “Iyaloja” title into Edo State’s market system. The Palace said the Iyaloja title is alien to Benin culture and potentially disruptive to peace and tradition. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and authorized by His…
