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FG DEPLOYS MORE TROOPS TO ZAMFARA — MATAWALLE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has sent additional troops to Zamfara to strengthen the fight against banditry. Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, announced in Gusau that security operatives now have
FG NAMES EDO AS RED MEAT HUB FOR SOUTH-SOUTH By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has designated Edo State as the red meat hub for the South-South region under its plan to modernize Nigeria’s livestock industry. Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji
SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND INCEST SUE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVER DENIAL OF MEDICAL CARE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Survivors of rape and incest have taken the Federal Government to court for failing to provide comprehensive medical care and support guaranteed by law. The
FG TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government will create a National Research Development Fund to boost sustainable research in tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this in Abuja at the launch of the
FG BEGINS TISSF IMPLEMENTATION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has started disbursing the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), with over 9,000 staff benefiting in the first year, representing 28% of 33,000 verified applicants from 219 tertiary institutions nationwide. According
FG RELEASES ₦2.3BN TO CLEAR UNIVERSITY SALARY AND PROMOTION ARREARS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion to clear salary and promotion arrears in federal universities nationwide. Education Minister, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, said the funds, processed through the
FG APPROVES UNIFORM PRICES FOR RENEWED HOPE HOUSING UNITS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has set uniform prices for its Renewed Hope Estate housing units across all states, making homeownership more affordable for Nigerians. According to the Ministry of Housing
FG INAUGURATES COMMITTEE TO REPOSITION OIL AND GAS SECTOR By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to develop a new strategic plan for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, National
VP SHETTIMA TO VISIT KATSINA TUESDAY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Vice President Kashim Shettima will visit Katsina State on Tuesday to inaugurate a 3-kilometre township road project and launch the ninth Expanded National MSME Clinic hosted by the state government. He will
FG ORDERS UNIVERSITIES TO ENFORCE ‘NO WORK, NO PAY’ POLICY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has directed all Vice Chancellors of federal universities to enforce the “No Work, No Pay” rule for employees who fail to perform their duties. Minister