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The reconciliatory meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities yesterday ended inconclusively. Both parties failed to reach an agreement at the meeting held yesterday in Abuja, where the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who convened the meeting, led the government delegation while Asuu President, Emmanuel Osodoke, attended alongside other leaders of the union. Ngige, during the meeting, said the government was surprised that […]

The presidency has assured that in a matter of hours, President Muhammadu Buhari would sign the re-worked Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina made this known today during an interview with newsmen. Recall that Adesina had yesterday slammed those accusing the President of delaying the signing of the bill, stressing that the Nigerian leaders action was still within the […]

The United Kingdom's Minister for Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, Vicky Ford is set for a maiden visit to Nigeria. The British High Commission in a statement yesterday explained that the visit will take forward efforts by both countries to build on the UK-NIGERIA partnership and strengthen strong security, anti-corruption, and economic ties. The visit was confirmed following the UK-NIGERIA Security and Defense Partnership Dialogue in London earlier this […]

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the National Policy on the Government, Second Level Domain aimed at safeguarding official communications using government top-level domains. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who disclosed this when he addressed newsmen on the outcome of the Council meeting, presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday in Abuja, stated that government officials must now migrate from using general domains in their websites […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). A circular issued yesterday by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and signed by its spokesman, Eric Ojiekwe said the appointment is with immediate effect. Bello-Kokos appointment followed the suspension of Hadiza Bala Usman, former NPA boss in May 2021 over the allegation of missing N165 billion. After Usman's suspension, Bello-Koko was appointed […]