The federal government has launched the National Youth Skills Programme (NYSP), a major initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment and equipping young people with crucial skills for the future. At the unveiling event in Abuja on Thursday, Minister of Youth Development Jamila Ibrahim highlighted the programme’s objectives. The NYSP aims to cut youth unemployment by […]
Borno: Devastation and Despair After Alau Dam Collapse
Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, is grappling with the worst floods in three decades following the collapse of the Alau Dam on September 10. The reservoir, situated approximately 20 kilometers south of the city, failed due to heavy rains that have battered the region since late August. According to a statement […]
NUJ Refutes Allegations of ‘Illegal’ CWC Tenure Extension, Clarifies Constitutional Compliance
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has responded with concern to recent reports alleging an “illegal” six-week extension of the Central Working Committee (CWC). The NUJ emphasized that the extension was necessary to ensure fairness in upcoming elections and dismissed the allegations as baseless. In a statement, National Secretary Achike Chude noted the irony of […]
FCT Electricity Consumers Lament Unfair Tariff Hike to Band A Despite Poor Power Supply
-by Agency Report Many electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have expressed frustration over the sudden migration of their electricity billing to Band A without receiving the 20 hours of power supply promised under the tariff band. Residents in areas such as Kubwa, Lugbe, and surrounding areas spoke to the News Agency […]
Kano Implements Measures to Regulate Fees Hike in Private Schools
The Kano State Government has introduced measures to prevent private and voluntary schools from imposing unjustified fee hikes and mandating parents to purchase materials directly from the institutions. Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar, Executive Secretary of the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (KSPVIB), reported that some schools have been exploiting parents by levying hidden […]
FG Threatens Shutdown, Legal Action Against Unregistered POS Operators
The Federal Government, through the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has issued a stern warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators in the Fintech sector, threatening to shut down businesses that fail to complete their registration. In a statement released on Friday, the CAC reminded operators that the 60-day registration deadline, which expired on September 5, […]
FG Begins Sale of ₦40,000 Rice, Restricts Purchase to Nigerians with NIN
Bags of rice are seen at the launch of the largest rice pyramids in Abuja, Nigeria, on January 18, 2022.
