FG imposes 7-year ban on new federal tertiary institutions Moratorium By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 13, 2025 (NAN) The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal tertiary institutions. Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education announced the approval, after Wednesday’s FECContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved major funding to upgrade power infrastructure across the country, in a bid to boost electricity supply and support national industrial growth. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this after Wednesday’s FEC meeting chaired by President Bola TinubuContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili No fewer than 800 young Nigerians across the six geopolitical zones have participated in a competition to design policy initiatives to solve national challenges. Mr Ayokunnu Ojeniyi, Founder, Future Pathways Development Initiative, an NGO, disclosed this at an event tagged, Policy Conference for Youths and Awards Ceremony,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has constituted the boards of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF). Both agencies are under the supervision of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE). The Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointment in aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra has reaffirmed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed at stabilising and reviving Nigeria’s economy. Soludo spoke to State House correspondents after meeting Tinubu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The former Central Bank governor stressed the urgencyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Ministries of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Women Affairs have pledged to collaborate with Tekira Africa to empower women and boost the creative economy. Tekira Africa, founded by renowned photojournalist Bayo Omoboriowo is a creative industry solution provider that empowers creative talents scale into global enterprises.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has named Ayo Omidiran, a former House of Representatives member, the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) She succeeds Dr Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was dogged by controversy. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointment in a statement issued MondayContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ms. Rinsola Abiola as Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC). Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointment in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Abiola, a strategic communications and government relations expert, was appointed asContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on retaining its Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status from World Health Organisation (WHO) for regulation of medicines and vaccines. The commendation is in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, MrContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), a think-tank, has commended the Federal Government’s newly introduced ward-based economic stimulus programme as a transformative step for grassroots development. In a statement released Saturday in Abuja, TMSG Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo described the initiative as bold andContinue Reading
