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In the wake of intensifying security concerns across Nigeria, accomplished Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has appealed to the Federal Government to discontinue the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. This call…
The federal government has officially announced its decision to withdraw the contempt suit that was filed against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). This decision comes after a series…
The federal government has vehemently opposed the planned strike by the NLC against the removal of petrol subsidy and the rising cost of living in the country. The government claims that the proposed industrial action…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has clarified its position regarding an alleged court order that restrained Nigerian workers from participating in peaceful rallies. The NLC firmly stated that no court order, be it…
The Federal Government has responded to the seven-day ultimatum presented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to initiate a nationwide strike in protest against the recent hike in the price of petrol and the soaring…
In a bid to address the recent uproar on social media platforms over the increase in school fees for some federal universities and unity schools, the Federal Government has clarified that federal universities in the…
In a bid to address what it perceives as anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government. The NLC has…
The Federal Government exposed the clandestine maneuvers of power companies in Nigeria, as they stealthily pushed for an increase in electricity tariffs. The move, aimed at burdening the already strained Nigerian…
In a recent development, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the federal government to lift the ban on the supply of petroleum products to stations located within 20 kilometers of the country's…
In a dramatic turn of events, Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2023 elections in Ogun State, has been arraigned by the federal government on charges of alleged vote buying.…
Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has joined the growing chorus of voices calling on the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Nnamdi Kanu has been held in prison…
In a bid to streamline and enhance the process of vehicle ownership verification, the Federal Government has announced the introduction of an annual fee of N1,000 for Proof of Ownership Certificate (POC) verification.…
The federal government has officially declared Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays to commemorate this year's Eid al-Kabir celebration. The announcement was made by Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Permanent Secretary of…
In a significant move to boost trade and address concerns raised by freight forwarders, the Federal Government of Nigeria has granted approval for the reopening of the Seme land border specifically for the importation…
In a significant development, the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), an umbrella organization representing various health workers' unions, has decided to suspend their indefinite strike for a period of 21 days. Mr.…
In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced on Monday that they have decided to cancel the nationwide strike initially planned for Wednesday. The…
The highly anticipated meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) regarding the removal of fuel subsidies concluded without reaching a consensus.The meeting, which commenced at 4 pm on…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has revealed that the federal government still owes the company a staggering sum of N2.8 trillion for the petrol subsidy. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive…
The federal government has announced stringent security measures and restricted movements around Eagle Square, the venue for the upcoming handover and inauguration parade. The ceremony will mark the inauguration of…
The federal government has given its approval for commercial banks to issue debit cards that double as national identity cards. The groundbreaking policy was authorized on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council…
