The upcoming Muslim Sallah (Eid el-Kabir) festivities, which coincide with the expiration of the current phase of eased lockdown, have compelled the Federal Government to extend the lockdown by one week, from July 29 to August 6. Secretary to the Government of the Federation and chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha,…

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to consult with key leaders of ECOWAS countries in order to find a solution to the crisis rocking Republic of Mali. President Buhari made the promise while receiving reports from ECOWAS Special Envoy to Mali, a former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan. The President thanked Dr Jonathan for his comprehensive…

Independent National Electoral Commission has released new guidelines on the conduct of the Edo and Ondo states governorship elections, as well as nine bye-elections across seven states of the federation. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, Festus Okoye, stated this on Thursday night at the end of the commission’s management…

This was one of the resolutions reached after chairing a virtual National Economic Council meeting on Thursday.  In a press release signed by Mr. Laolu Akande, the Vice President spokesperson, Osinbajo noted that members of the NEC reached a resolution to ensure a more effective synergy between the Federal Government and the sub-nationals especially in…

President Muhammadu Buhari directed a repositioning of the economy, starting with a review of 2020 budget to reflect realities in oil sector, and prioritizing health sector infrastructure to respond to the threats posed by Coronavirus. Buhari gave the directive after the 2nd Regular Meeting of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), held at the Presidential…

Academic Staff Union of Universities-ASUU says it has reached concrete agreement with the federal government on the ongoing warning strike embarked upon by the union. ASUU president, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, said this in Abuja while addressing newsmen at the end of closed-door meeting at the ministry of labor and productivity. The meeting which began at…

Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngigi, has expressed displeasure against oppressive terms of employment, stating that the federal government would discourage unfavorable workers’ conditions of service. Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngigi, has expressed displeasure against oppressive terms of employment, stating that the federal government would discourage unfavorable workers’ conditions of…

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that the Federal Government will sustain the deployment of Geographic Information Services (GIS) and other similar technologies to help farmers achieve increased production. He made the pledge in the State House when he received a delegation of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) led by the President of the International…

Federal Government says it is ready to provide jobs for no fewer than 12 million Nigerian youths. Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Investments, Ambassador Maryam Katagum disclosed while the commissioning ceremony of Industrial Training Fund office Complex in Katsina State Katagun said the Federal Government has already directed its parastatals to initiate moves…