The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially declared a nationwide strike, citing the Federal Government’s continued failure to address lingering issues affecting the nation’s public universities. The union announced the decision after an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at its national secretariat, where members unanimously resolved to down tools. According to
July 7, 2025 The Federal Government is set to embark on the rehabilitation of the ageing Carter Bridge in Lagos, following structural concerns raised by engineers. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the facility on Monday, July 7, 2025. Accompanied by a team of ministry engineers and
The Federal Government has put up for sale its presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet (BBJ), which has served the nation for nearly two decades. The aircraft, acquired in 2005 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo for $43 million, is now listed for sale through AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. This move comes as
Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — As part of efforts to combat poverty and empower young Nigerians with in-demand digital competencies, the Federal Government has successfully trained 1,800 youths in web development and cybersecurity. The initiative, championed by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, was implemented in collaboration with strategic technical
Lagos, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — The Federal Government has officially approved the comprehensive reconstruction of the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos as part of strategic efforts to boost operational efficiency and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness in global maritime trade. The announcement was made following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting where
Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s recent bilateral agreement to deploy Nigerian doctors and health professionals to Saint Lucia, describing the arrangement as contradictory and unacceptable. In a strongly worded statement, the NMA expressed dismay over the disparity in remuneration, noting that while
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a directive to all foreign nationals residing in the country with expired or irregular immigration status to regularise their stay before August 1, 2025, or face sanctions, including possible deportation. This warning was announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) following intensified efforts
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to commence preparations for hosting the 2026 Global Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a milestone event aimed at intensifying global collaboration in tackling one of the most pressing health threats of the 21st century. The inauguration ceremony, held in
Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 The Federal Government, through the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has received 146 Nigerian migrant returnees who were stranded in Agadez, Niger Republic. The returnees, who arrived via a chartered flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Malala Fund, has launched two critical reports highlighting significant disparities and potential solutions in state-level funding for girls’ education across Nigeria. The reports, unveiled in Abuja, aim to provide empirical evidence on how inadequate budgetary allocations and weak implementation structures
