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The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the budget proposal for onward presentation to the National Assembly. Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, made this known at the end of the Council’s meeting on Wednesday, in Abuja. Adesina stated that President Buhari would lay the budget proposal before a joint sitting of the National Assembly on Friday, October 7. The 2023 budget is estimated at […]

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has harped on the need to harness the power of cutting-edge technology in teaching to prepare young people for today’s world. Osinbajo made this known in commemoration of this year’s World Teachers Day, at the Eagle Square, Abuja. He described teachers as critical role players in the transformation and development of every country. The Vice President, therefore, urged teachers to continue to plug themselves into the global […]

The Congress of Nigerian Universities Academics, CONUA, has ruled out the use of industrial action to push for demands. National Coordinator of CONUA, Niyi Sunmonu, disclosed this after the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, announced the registration of the union. Sunmonu stressed on the need to organize its branches and be constructive in their engagement with government. He noted that the union seeks to create an atmosphere that […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Armed Forces for the release of the remaining 23 victims of the Kaduna train attack. A statement issued by his media aide Garba Shehu, expressed satisfaction with the successful deployment of both kinetic and non-kinetic processes leading to the eventual safe release of the remaining hostages. The statement credited his government for the de-escalation of the terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping that surged recently, assuring […]

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has challenged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU to resolve their issues out of court. In his ruling, the presiding Judge, Georgewill Abraham suggested twenty-four hours for the two parties to have a rethink, and come out with a resolution. Justice Abraham, therefore, urged the counsel to the Federal Government, and that of ASUU, to sit down as lawyers, […]

The 23 remaining passengers held hostage by Boko Haram Terrorists following the attack on the Abuja to Kaduna train, has been released. The military confirmed their release in a statement issued by the Chief of Defense Staff Action Committee, Usman Yusuf. The statement revealed that their release was secured on Wednesday. He noted that the nation owes a debt of gratitude to the Nigerian Military under the leadership of the […]