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The Federal Government has declared a seven-year suspension on the establishment of new federal tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola…

The Federal Government has given the green light for the creation of nine additional private universities nationwide, further increasing the number of privately owned tertiary institutions in the country. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed the development on Wednesday while addressing State…

The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Success, has extended a lucrative job offer and an all-expenses-paid trip to Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger recently freed from Kirikiri Prison. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Ossai revealed…

The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight, and reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. Minister of…

The Federal Government has restated its dedication to sustaining a steady flow of gas from Nigeria to Togo, Benin Republic, and Ghana as part of efforts to combat energy poverty and boost economic growth in the West African sub-region. Minister of State for…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called on state governments to intensify year-round community engagement to help curb the spread of Lassa fever across the country. In its latest situation report for epidemiological week 31, the agency confirmed nine…

The suspension of Godfrey Chikwere, Acting General Manager of Legacy FM 95.1 in Ebonyi State, has raised fresh concerns about press freedom and the ability of journalists to hold public officials accountable without fear of retaliation. Chikwere was suspended over the weekend after…