The Federal Government has begun construction of 37 ‘smart schools’ across the country to boost Information Communication Technology (ICT). Dr Hamid Bobboyi, Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission(UBEC), made this known to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja. Bobboyi said that…
The Federal Government has signed the Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract for the Gurara II Dam project as part of plans to raise the country’s power generation by about 360MW. Nigeria’s power generation hovers around 4,500MW and 5,000MW for a…
The attention of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has been brought to the updated Privacy Policy of the WhatsApp messaging application. The Policy states that WhatsApp will share information about the users…
The Federal Government has invited the Kaduna State Government and the Organized Labour for a meeting on Thursday (today) over the current face-off in the state. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige said this in separate letters,…
By Kayode Tokede The Federal Government says it will continue to engage and collaborate with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and the private sector to transform the economy and improve the welfare of Nigerians. President Muhammadu Buhari said this…
By Ogaga Ariemu The Federal Government on Tuesday reiterated the need to develop Geospatial technology for operational efficiency and good governance. Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu made the call at the opening ceremony of a three-days stakeholders workshop…
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said that fighting kidnappings, banditry and other security challenges in Nigeria was not the responsibility of the federal government alone. Mohammed told newsmen in Bauchi:”it is the responsibility of the federal, state and…
Nigeria@60 celebration concluded with special awards in September — FG The Federal Government says it is set to wrap up the Nigeria@60 celebration with a National Special Awards for Achievement and Recognition of Exceptional Nigerians in Abuja in September. Mr…
The federal government has reintroduced the restriction on mass gatherings after a spike in COVID-19 cases recorded in Brazil, India and Turkey. The Head of the Secretary of Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Dr Mukhtar Mohammed, who announced this said…
A professor of Jurisprudence and International Law has advised the Federal Government to review the Sexual Harassment Bill to prevent the possibility of false allegations. Prof. Wahab Egbewole of the Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, University of Ilorin, gave…
