The Federal Government has launched Phase II of the International Labour Organisation Social Dimension of Ecological Transition Project, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that Nigeria's transition to a low-carbon economy creates decent jobs, protects workers and promotes inclusive economic growth. The project, fun…

…amid increasing competition in the downstream sector and renewed efforts by the Federal Government to ensure that Nigerians benefit from the deregulation of the petroleum market. Earlier this week, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, insisted that fuel prices in a deregulated market…

The Lagos State Government says it will become the first sub-national government in Nigeria to independently procure antiretroviral medicines for people living with HIV, with the first shipment expected to arrive before the end of August. The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, Folakemi Anim…

…idea of going on vacation was to be president of a country. He overthrew the Nicaraguan government and ruled for ten months, during which he reinstated the slave trade. He was removed, not by the US government, but by a force financed by his fellow American businessman, Cornelius Vanderbilt. The US, which has occupied…

…governor gave the assurance in Ejigbo on Thursday, where three projects executed by the government were formally inaugurated by the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode. In a statement signed by Adeleke's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor, who noted Ogiyan's support for his administration, promised to con…

…denied the claim, stating that the accuser and the purported agency are unknown to the government. Speaking with Channels TV on Thursday night, Adeyemi insisted that he was duly employed and was issued an appointment letter. He, however, said he is currently unwell and has chosen to take care of himself for now. “I hav…

The Chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Emmanuel Inyang, has disbursed N34 million in bursary grants to about 580 indigent students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. A total of 100 postgraduate students under the scheme received N100,000 each, while 480 undergraduate s…

…that scientific investigations would continue."The organisation is working with governments and research partners to improve understanding of Hantavirus transmission and disease progression in preparation for future outbreaks."WHO is also coordinating a multinational study involving 21 countries to examine how Hantavir…

…State to resolve the rivalry between Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. According to the source, Tinubu and other national leaders approved a compromise under which Governor Alia retained influence over the State Assembly candidates while Akume's camp secured gre…

…identity for services such as opening bank accounts, SIM registration, and access to government programmes. The newly signed National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026, exclusively obtained by TechCabal, fundamentally changes that. Through nine major reforms, the law expands NIMC's statutory responsibilit…

…candidate of the Action Alliance in Imo State, Uche Nwosu, has commended the Federal Government for its decision to phase out the separation of Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School, describing the policy as a timely reform capable of reducing school dropouts and improving access to education. Nwosu's com…

…of Universities, Kano Zone, has warned that it may resort to industrial action if the governments of Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa states continue to delay the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement in their state-owned universities. Addressing a press conference at Bayero University, Kano, on Wednesday…

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it prosecuted more than 100 people in the last one year for illegally occupying road medians and violating environmental regulations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Wednesday during an inspection of the ongoing cl…

…denied. 2. Bandits, who invaded Dansarai, a farming community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, got more than they bargained for, on Tuesday, as the villagers put up resistance. Residents said on Wednesday that the attackers stormed the community on motorcycles, wielding sophisticated weapons, inclu…

…family." The church also appealed to security agencies and the Benue State and Federal Governments to intensify efforts to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice. "We further call on the relevant security agencies, as well as the Governments of Benue State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to act s…

…and recovered 117 livestock allegedly stolen by suspected bandits in Charanchi Local Government Area of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, who said the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of armed bandits i…

He noted that the Benue State Government has no justification for failing the people on security, especially given that unprecedented funds have been accruing to it following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, to enable states to have the necessary support and resources to confront security challenge…

…school facilities remain underutilised. "The Minister also announced that the Federal Government will phase out the disarticulation policy separating Junior Secondary Schools from Senior Secondary Schools, the arrangement that has contributed to overcrowded junior secondary schools, underutilised senior secondary facil…

…properties connected to Alison-Madueke, were marked for final forfeiture to the Federal Government. The auction process commenced on January 9, initiating a complex legal battle. What you should know Diezani Alison-Madueke's tenure as Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum Resources between 2010 and 2015 was marked by allegat…

Sabo urged the governments of Kebbi, Katsina, and Zamfara to emulate Sokoto by implementing every provision of the agreement without further delay. "We commend the Sokoto State Government for demonstrating good faith by implementing the agreement. Other states should follow this example to preserve industrial harmony a…

…so decisively. I had always believed we would have to push very hard to convince the government to undertake such far-reaching changes. President Tinubu has therefore demonstrated uncommon courage and visionary leadership by taking this historic step. In my view, he is the boldest president to have presided over the af…

…of this nation.” Explaining the rationale behind the reforms, the President said the government is transforming the NYSC from a mobilisation scheme into a national development platform focused on skills acquisition, employability, productivity and entrepreneurship. “The NYSC orientation programme will now become a six-…

…61-year-old woman, Mrs. Modupe Oladele, who was abducted by armed men in Owo, Owo Local Government Area, following a gun battle that also led to the recovery of her stolen vehicle. The command said the operation was carried out after a swift response by its operatives under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police,…

The Lagos State Government has postponed all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of Ikorodu Division. The state government announced the development saying the affected examination papers have been rescheduled for…

The Kwara State Government has approved the cash backing for the 2025 promotion exercise for eligible teaching and non-teaching staff of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, a move aimed at ensuring the implementation of promotion benefits for affected workers. The approval, granted by Governor AbdulRahman Abdu…