….Removes Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami as Pro-Chancellor Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the registrar. This was…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns about the circulation of substandard and unregistered sugar products in Nigerian markets. According to a press release issued on November 20th, these smuggled brands, mainly from Brazil, fail to meet mandatory Vitamin A fortification requirements, posing significant health risks and economic threats. The FCCPC…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has announced the dismissal of two staff members for corruption, adding that more staff members will be prosecuted if found guilty of similar offenses. Olukoyede made this disclosure during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference in Abuja, a…
The Nigerian Army has initiated an investigation following the emergence of a viral video showing a Major General and some soldiers, purportedly assaulting a couple in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reports gathered that the altercation was said to have happened after the soldiers stopped the couple for “unlawfully overtaking” their convoy. In the video,…
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for 2025-2027 to the National Assembly, requesting expeditious consideration and approval. Federal Government Proposes N47.9 Trillion Expenditure for 2025$2.2 Billion Loan to Finance Budget DeficitThe President also sought approval for a fresh $2.2 billion external loan to finance the…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that the South-South region recorded has the highest average retail price for a 12.5kg cylinder of cooking gas in October 2024. Price of 5kg LPG Also Increases:State and Zonal Breakdown for 5kg Cylinders:The bureau’s latest report, titled Cooking Gas Price Watch, highlights a 58.68% year-on-year increase in the…
The Presidency has announced three spokespersons who will henceforth speak on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. In a State House press release, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, named himself as one of the spokespersons. He also named Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and…
Amid growing concerns over the alarming rise in out-of-school children, state governors continue to neglect the Universal Basic Education (UBE) funds initiative, leaving critical educational needs unmet. According to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), 27 states failed to access the funds between 2020 and 2023. And in 2024, a whopping 34 states are yet…
*** Says ‘Grand Challenges Nigeria’ an avenue to promote groundbreaking research, local expertise Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched ‘Grand Challenges Nigeria’ (GCNg), a national innovation programme aimed at revolutionising Nigeria’s healthcare landscape through locally-developed solutions. The initiative, which is part of the global Grand Challenges network, will focus on maternal and child health challenges…
Nigeria’s downstream oil sector deregulation has sparked a gradual decline in petrol prices, presenting new opportunities for businesses and consumers. According to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and major oil marketers, this shift could drive increased market competition, optimize supply chains, and reduce costs for end-users. This development comes as the Nigerian…
