The Federal Government has unveiled plans to transform the Obudu Cattle Ranch in Cross River State into a major hub for livestock and dairy production in Nigeria. Governor Bassey Otu expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting its potential to drive economic growth in the state. Speaking on behalf of the governor, Deputy Governor Peter Odey, […]
Nigeria’s education sector has been in the spotlight following recent policy shifts and revelations of corruption in teacher recruitment. The federal government’s proposal to transition from the 9-3-4 system to a 12-4 model has sparked discussions about the future of education in the country. At the same time, a shocking discovery in Nasarawa State has […]
The Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for the arming of local communities to serve as the first line of defence against insurgency and security threats. Speaking at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja on Thursday, Mr. Ajayi emphasized […]
The Nigerian Senate has approved an additional N300 billion for the health sector in the 2025 national budget, aiming to fill the gap left by the United States’ suspension of foreign aid. The decision, made shortly before passing the budget—now increased from N54.2 trillion to N54.9 trillion—seeks to sustain key health interventions previously funded by […]
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Kaduna State has become the first subnational government to adopt the Gender-Responsive Public Procurement Policy, formulated in collaboration with UN Women and other stakeholders. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Malam Ibraheem Musa, announced that the policy was adopted at the State Executive Council meeting held at […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the implementation of the controversial 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) import charge to allow for further consultations with the finance ministry, trade experts, and key industry stakeholders. The decision, announced in a statement by NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada on Tuesday, comes amid concerns from businesses and trade associations over the […]
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reinforced their aviation partnership with the signing of an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), aimed at enhancing air connectivity and strengthening bilateral relations. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a high-level meeting […]
The Federal Government has increased the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria from N5 million to N25 million, according to a memo issued on Monday by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu. The NUC stated that the decision aims to reposition private universities to better serve the […]
A group of investors led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, in an effort to restore the company’s original non-profit mission. The proposal, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Monday, aims to purchase all of OpenAI’s assets and redirect the organization […]
