By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s PRESIDENCY found itself at the centre of renewed controversy after the government acknowledged errors in a recently published list of appointments, which was meant to address accusations of ethnic favouritism. The list, released in response to mounting criticism that President Bola T...
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos, reversing an earlier closure that had plunged motorists into hours-long gridlock. The bridge, connecting Ahmadu Bello Way to Marina, was shut down on 1 April for planned maintenance and rehabilitation works. Initially set to remain ...
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has officially flagged off the construction of a 17.55-kilometre access road to the Second Niger Bridge (Phase 2A) in Asaba. This major infrastructure project aims to strengthen connectivity between Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions, reinforcing economic ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has officially adopted Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University. This transition is noted to mark a significant milestone in Nigeria’s higher education landscape, particularly in the advancement of teacher training and educatio...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIAN AUTHORITIES disclose it is grappling with attempts by a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, to seize the country’s assets abroad. The company has made various efforts to lay claim to Nigerian government-owned assets, allegedly using deceptive methods. The FG...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has launched a new policy aimed at addressing the migration of healthcare professionals. The Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, announced the approval of this policy after a Federal Executive Council meeting led by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Professor Pate highlighted...
THE NIGERIAN government has firmly warned foreign nations to steer clear of meddling in its internal affairs. Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the warning on Wednesday during a briefing with the Diplomatic Corps in Abuja. He emphasized the importance of maintaining strong international relations while addressing...
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Government has approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for Nigerian workers. This decision came after a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja on Thursday. Minister of Information Mohammed Idris announced the agreement, statin...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS A PROACTIVE measure to tackle soaring food prices and enhance food security, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to import 250,000 metric tonnes each of wheat and maize. The government will distribute these semi-processed commodities nationwide to support small-scale processors and ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter BUREAUCRATIC DELAYS have been blamed for stalling the reconstruction of the Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State said as he also gave assurances that the Agbara-Lusada-Atan road would be completed by September. The governor inspected the 20-kilometer Agbara-Lusada-Atan road i...
