Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Federal Government’s plan to move the headquarters of the Bank of Industry (BOI) to Eko Atlantic City in Lagos has raised concerns and questions. Many people are asking why a new headquarters is needed when the bank already has offices in Lagos and Abuja. BOI currently has its head office in Marina, Lagos, a…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the federal government for being inconsistent in ongoing talks with the union, warning that the delay could have serious effects on Nigeria’s education system. In a statement released after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held from November 8–9, 2025, at Taraba State University, Jalingo, ASUU…
The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports in some newspapers and online platforms claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer mandatory for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the report as false, baseless, and…
Nigeria’s apex court, the Supreme Court has outlawed the retention and use of LG funds by the state governors. The apex court declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. A seven-man supreme court justices panel, led by Justice Emmanuel Agim, declared in the judgement…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged government at all levels to step up efforts at addressing growing security across the country, in line with their constitutional responsibility of securing life and property. This was contained in a communiqué issued and signed by the NGE President, Mr. Eze Anaba, and the General Secretary, Dr.…
The Federal Government has officially opened applications for artisans, trainees, and technicians to register for cash grants of ₦500,000 (Five hundred thousand naira). This initiative aligns with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at reforming technical and vocational learning institutions. According to a statement from the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the…
The Nigerian Government has released an application portal for its Presidential Conditional Grant for Nano Businesses under the Presidential Palliative Program. The scheme offers a grant of N50,000.00 per beneficiary, aiming to support one million nanobusinesses across the 774 local government areas. Read also: The federal government will collaborate with state governments, Honourable ministers, NASME, senators, and…
President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for various agencies and parastatals within the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. According to a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, these appointments align with the President’s commitment…
The organised labour union in Nigeria has reached an understanding with the Federal Government and has consequently suspended the strike planned to commence today. The planned nationwide strike by members of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, scheduled to begin tomorrow, has been suspended. The decision follows an agreement reached between the Federal…
To stave off the looming nationwide strike by the organized labour unions, President Tinubu has approved the increase of the newly introduced provisional wage from the previous N25,000 to N35,000 for federal workers. President Bola Tinubu has approved a provisional wage increment of N35,000 for all treasury-paid workers for a duration of six months, according…
