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May
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
FGN Approves Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education

FGN Approves Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Approves Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education The federal government has approved a dual certification programme for federal colleges of education across the country. The programme, according to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, will commence in the September 2025 academic year. He explained that government’s action was intended to strengthen Nigeria’s higher education system and graduate employability. He said the transformation was made possible by the revised act governing FCOEs, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023. Recall that the revised legislation permits these colleges…
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May
02
2025
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A Man On A Mission: Tinubu A Man Of Destiny, He Must Tell The World His Secret – By Ufuoma Bernard

A Man On A Mission: Tinubu A Man Of Destiny, He Must Tell The World His Secret – By Ufuoma Bernard

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Personality, Politics
Tinubu Must Tell The World His Secrets.He is an Abami Eda, an Iroko tree in the wilderness.Tinubu must not leave this world without telling us his secrets in a book. No Father, no Mother, no Brother, no Sister,Disputed Primary, Secondary and University certificates.YET:Tinubu survived Abacha and his killing machines.Tinubu survived Babangida and his death squad!Tinubu survived Obasanjo and his Silencers.Tinubu survived the US government DEA allegations.The Jagaban survived the British MP investigations.Tinubu survived EFCC allegations and investigations and got cleared.Tinubu survived Gani Fawehimin's tons of Court cases.Tinubu survived Goodluck Jonathan's Code of Conduct Tribunal.Tinubu survived the gang-up of the Buhari…
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May
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
May Day: Hunger, Unemployment, Insecurity Real – Tinubu

May Day: Hunger, Unemployment, Insecurity Real – Tinubu

FGN, Labour, News Flash, Security
May Day: Hunger, Unemployment, Insecurity Real – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu Thursday acknowledged that Nigerians are experiencing economic hardship, including rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, loss of livelihoods, and the pressure of providing for their families. This came as Organised Labour issued a 20-point demand to the Federal Government, urging action on worsening socio-economic conditions in Nigeria, including escalating genocidal killings and bloodletting across the country. Speaking at the national May Day celebration (Workers’ Day) at Eagle Square, Abuja, the President, represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, described the challenges as real, critical, and…
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May
01
2025
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May Day: Workers In Pain, Impoverished, Dehumanized – NLC Laments

May Day: Workers In Pain, Impoverished, Dehumanized – NLC Laments

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Labour, News Flash
May Day: Workers In Pain, Impoverished, Dehumanised, NLC Laments Today, Nigerian workers join their counterparts worldwide to mark May Day, also known as Workers’ Day. However, rather than celebrating, workers in Nigeria find little cause for joy. Like many other citizens, the worsening socio-economic situation has further deteriorated their living conditions, leaving many impoverished. Summing up the plight of Nigerian workers, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, lamented that since the current administration took office, workers have been under severe strain. According to NLC: “It has been one anti-worker policy after another. From last May Day to today, it has been…
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May
01
2025
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Tinubu Not Interfering In EFCC Operations, People Trying To Distract Him – Olukoyede

Tinubu Not Interfering In EFCC Operations, People Trying To Distract Him – Olukoyede

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Interviews, Politics
Tinubu Not Interfering In EFCC Operations, People Trying To Distract Him – Olukoyede The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu is using the Commission to target members of opposition parties. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Olukoyede described the claims as a ploy to distract the President from “the good work he is doing.” According to him, the President’s primary concern is how the heads of key ministries and government agencies are delivering on their mandates. “I think Nigerians should appreciate the kind…
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Apr
30
2025
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NELFUND: Tinubu To Sanction Schools As 51 Institutions Allegedly Deduct From Students’ Loan Fund

NELFUND: Tinubu To Sanction Schools As 51 Institutions Allegedly Deduct From Students’ Loan Fund

Education, FGN, News Flash
NELFUND: Tinubu To Sanction Schools As 51 Institutions Allegedly Deduct From Students’ Loan Fund The office of Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement has disclosed that any tertiary institutions engaging in illegal deduction of Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND will be sanctioned. In a press release sent to ATTNEWS, Hon. Asefon Sunday Dayo said his office has been notified over ongoing deduction of NELFUND and refusal by some schools to announce the disbursement of the loans to students. He furthered that reports indicated that not fewer than 51 institutions are fraudulently deducting #20,000 to #40,000 from…
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Apr
30
2025
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FGN Declares May 1 Public Holiday

FGN Declares May 1 Public Holiday

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo, in a Tuesday night statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, commended workers for their diligence and sacrifice. He noted that workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the…
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Apr
30
2025
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Abia Youths To Benefit From The Renewed Hope Agenda Of President Tinubu As Ikenna Ukwa Meets Youth Minister

Abia Youths To Benefit From The Renewed Hope Agenda Of President Tinubu As Ikenna Ukwa Meets Youth Minister

Abia State, Abia North, FGN, News Flash, Politics
ABIA YOUTHS TO BENEFIT FROM THE RENEWED HOPE AGENDA OF PRESIDENT TINUBU AS IKENNA UKWA MEETS YOUTH MINISTER In demonstration of his commitment to advocating for the youth in Abia State and his efforts to leverage federal programs for the benefit of Abia Youths, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa yesterday met with the Honorable Minister for Youth Development, Hon Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele in his office Abuja to discuss ways Abia Youths can benefit from the Federal Government's empowerment programs under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu . Hon…
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Apr
30
2025
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FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources

FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources

Education, FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash
FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources The Federal Government on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the Bilateral Education Agreement, describing the scheme as a “waste of resources.” The development followed cries by previous beneficiaries of the scheme who accused the government of neglect. The BEA Programme, established through strong diplomatic ties and mutual cooperation, enabled Nigerian students to study in partner countries such as China, Russia, Algeria, Hungary, Morocco, Egypt, and Serbia. Recently, the government clarified that all supplementary allowances due to Nigerian scholars had been paid up to December 2024. It also appealed for patience, noting…
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Apr
29
2025
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EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

Abuja, Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash
EFCC ‘Arrests’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At Abuja Airport A prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been “arrested” by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to her legal team. Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, made this known in a statement to Nairametrics on Tuesday, stressing that “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London, was arrested by the EFCC” around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Nairametrics previously reported that Achimugu’s lawyer had informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that their client had already stated in her court documents that she would…
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