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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has began a two-week warning strike from midnight on October 13, 2025, after the expiration of a 14-day notice. The strike was announced by ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna, citing insufficient progress in negotiations with the Federal Government over issues like welfare, funding, and the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement.…
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Federal Government has planned to permanently stop deductions for revenue collection costs paid to agencies like FIRS, Customs, and the Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, aiming to improve fiscal transparency and ensure more funds reach federal, state, and local governments. Minister of Finance Wale Edun announced that these deductions, previously deducted before revenue sharing, have been…
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Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Anniversary parade earlier scheduled for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on October 1, 2025. The announcement, made in a statement by Segun Imohiosen of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, gave no reason for the cancellation but stressed it does not reduce the importance of…
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Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, as a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on the milestone and urged them to uphold patriotism, unity, and resilience. He also called on citizens to trust in President…
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Federal Government has rejected recent claims by international platforms and online commentators that terrorists in Nigeria are systematically committing genocide against Christians. In a Sunday statement, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris called these allegations false, baseless, and divisive, emphasizing that they misrepresent Nigeria’s complex security issues. He warned that framing the fight against terrorism as…
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Federal Government has unveiled the theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, set for October 1, 2025, as “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” According to Director of Information and Public Relations at the SGF’s office Segun Imohiosen , the theme highlights unity, collaboration, and patriotism for national peace, prosperity, and…
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Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, has urged global partners and the private sector to support Nigeria’s efforts to close its widening skills gap and create jobs for millions of young people. Speaking at the Skills-to-Jobs: Strengthening Workforce Systems for Economic Growth forum during the 80th UN General Assembly in New…
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Nigerian government has intensified efforts to maximize benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through an Advanced Workshop on Rules of Origin held in Abuja. The training involved key trade agencies and private sector representatives, aiming to promote inclusive trade growth as part of President Bola Tinubu’s agenda for regional integration and…
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National Association of Agricultural Development Initiatives (NAADI) have expressed commitment on building robust governance and operational standards for youth agricultural groups in Nigeria’s South-South region to enhance access to funding from government, development partners, and international organizations. NAADI pledge to collaborate with expos and institutions to train youths in cooperative management, financial accountability, and global…
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Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has transitioned from multiple passport production centers to a single, centralized system for the first time in 62 years, marking a significant reform milestone. Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the completion of the new Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja. He highlighted that the…
