FG dismisses report of shortage of passport booklets
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has dismissed reports of shortage of passport booklets across the nation.
1.9 million passports issued in 18 months –FG
The Federal Government has said no fewer than 1.9 million passports have been issued to Nigerians between January 2021 and June 2022.
Lagos: Fire guts EKEDC substation, causes power failure
A Power Transformer at the Idumagbo Injection Substation of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company has been razed down by fire, leading to power outage to the areas of Lagos State which the substation serves.
NDLEA arrests 4 suspects, seize 456.8 kg of illicit drugs in Kogi
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested four suspects and has seized 456.8 kg of illicit drugs in Kogi state within a space of four days.
NYSC warns corps members against involvement in local politics
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Mohammed Fadah, has expressed zero tolerance for corps members’ involvement in local politics.
Fadah stated this in Gombe State this Tuesday during the batch B stream II orientation camp closing ceremony held at Amada, Akko Local Government Area.
WAEC releases 2022 WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates.
FG TO IMPLEMENT TELECOMS, BEVERAGE TAXES IN 2023
The federal government through the budget office of the federation has said it will begin the implementation of its proposed excise duties on telecommunication services and beverages in 2023 despite the agitation by communications and digital economy minister Isa Pantami, and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
SIX-MONTH STRIKE: PTA DEMANDS FG, ASUU, PARENTS’ CONFAB
The National Association of Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria NAPTAN has advised the federal government to convey a tripartite meeting of parents, academic staff union of universities, and government so as to resolve the on-going strike by the university teachers.
FG to generate N160bn from call, data taxes
The Federal Government has said it will generate about N160.46bn from excise duty on telecommunication services in 2023.
FG to capture schools’ security in 2023 budget
The Federal Government has promised to include the security of schools in the 2023 budget.