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FG Declares Sept 5 Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended warm greetings to the Muslim community in Nigeria and across the world, urging the faithful to reflect on the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion. He said: “I felicitate with the Muslim Ummah on this significant occasion. These values remain essential in building a united, prosperous, and progressive nation.” The minister also encouraged Nigerians of all faiths to use the celebration as an opportunity to pray for peace, security, and stability in the country. He further appealed to citizens to support the government’s efforts […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 3, 2025

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Nigeria

ASUU Laments FG’s Delay, Demands Tangible Offer

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed frustration over what it described as the Federal Government’s continued inaction on issues affecting its members. The union is currently in discussions with the government over a review of the 2009 agreement, the last binding deal between both parties, which covers the welfare and working conditions of lecturers. On Thursday, the Minister of State for Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed that a technical committee, chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abel Enitan, was drafting a refined proposal to present to ASUU. “We’ve decided on a counter-proposal to them. We now close by setting up a high-level technical team to clean up our proposal, come with a clean document,” Alausa explained. Reacting to the development, ASUU National President, Chris Piwuna, stressed that the union would only accept a […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 31, 2025

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Nigeria

Immigration Raises Passport Fees to ₦100k and ₦200k

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a fresh increase in the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new charges will only apply to applications made within Nigeria. Under the revised structure, a 32-page passport with five-year validity will now cost ₦100,000, while a 64-page passport with 10-year validity will cost ₦200,000. The NIS clarified that passport fees for Nigerians abroad remain unchanged at $150 for the 32-page, five-year booklet and $230 for the 64-page, 10-year booklet. Explaining the adjustment, the Service said the move was aimed at maintaining the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport while ensuring sustainable service delivery. This latest increase comes just a year after a similar upward review in August 2024, which […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 28, 2025

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Nigeria

ASUU Rejects FG Loan Offer, Calls It a Greek Gift

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter, has rejected the federal government’s loan proposal for lecturers, describing it as a “Greek gift.” During a special congress held on campus Tuesday, the union said its members were not interested in loans but in the fulfillment of existing welfare agreements. Speaking to members after a solidarity march from the university’s main gate, the UNILAG Branch Chairman, Prof. Idowu Kehinde, stressed that the government should focus on paying lecturers their entitlements rather than offering loans. “The loans are to be guaranteed by our union. This is unnecessary. University governing councils can already provide loans to staff based on their conditions of service. If we are paid a living wage and our allowances are settled as agreed, no one will need to borrow money. Let the government do the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 26, 2025

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Nigeria

IPOB Lawyer: Federal Government Has No Legal Basis to Detain Nnamdi Kanu

A member of the legal team representing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has insisted that the Federal Government lacks any legal justification for his continued detention. Barrister Onyedikachi Ifedi, in a strongly worded statement on Sunday, dismissed recent media publications describing IPOB’s push for Kanu’s acquittal as “political theatre,” calling them “government-sponsored propaganda.” He argued that Kanu’s arrest in Kenya in June 2021 amounted to extraordinary rendition, a process prohibited under both Nigerian and international law. Citing the Court of Appeal’s October 2022 judgment, Ifedi noted that the court had declared Kanu’s rendition unlawful and struck out the charges. He criticized the Supreme Court’s December 2023 ruling, which reinstated the case, as a “violation of settled legal principles.” The lawyer further contended that the government is prosecuting Kanu under the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act of […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 18, 2025

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Education

JUST IN: FG Freezes New Federal Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges for Seven Years

The Federal Government has placed a seven-year ban on establishing new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, in what it describes as a bold move to tackle falling standards and crumbling infrastructure in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the moratorium on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Alausa said the suspension — which covers all categories of federal tertiary institutions — will curb duplication, eliminate waste, and allow government to concentrate resources on rehabilitating facilities, improving manpower, and expanding capacity in existing schools. “Access to tertiary education is no longer Nigeria’s problem. The proliferation of institutions has stretched resources thin, leading to deteriorating infrastructure and declining graduate quality,” he warned. The minister revealed alarming statistics: Nigeria currently has 72 public […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 13, 2025

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Events

 FG Declares June 6 & 9 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Adha Nationwide

The Federal Government has announced Friday, June 6 and Monday, June 9, 2025 as nationwide public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. This creates a 4-day weekend for Nigerians to observe one of Islam's holiest festivals. 📅 Official Holiday Declaration Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo confirmed: *"The Federal Government declares Friday 6th and Monday 9th June 2025 as public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations."* He extended warm wishes to all Muslim communities in Nigeria and worldwide. ✨ Call for Reflection & Unity During Monday's announcement, the Minister emphasized: 🕋 Reflecting on Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice 🙏 Praying for Nigeria's peace and prosperity 💞 Embracing national unity "Use this sacred period to pray for a peaceful, prosperous Nigeria," he urged the Muslim Ummah. 🚀 Government's Renewed Hope Agenda Significantly, Dr. Tunji-Ojo linked the holiday to Tinubu's reforms: "This administration remains committed to people-centered initiatives that reposition Nigeria for growth under our Renewed Hope Agenda." The statement highlighted […]

Ahmad June 2, 2025

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Locations

Nigeria Converts Science Schools to Technical Colleges: Inside the Major Education Overhaul

Nigeria is launching a major education shift to tackle youth unemployment. Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTC) will become full Federal Technical Colleges (FTC), phasing out science programs entirely for new students. According to NBTE Executive Secretary Prof. Idris Bugaje, this urgent reform targets Nigeria's critical skills gap. The September TransformationStarting this admission cycle: ✅ New students will enroll exclusively in technical programs ❌ Science-based admissions end immediately ⏳ Existing science students complete studies Bugaje explained: "Before, students preferred sciences while technical training was ignored. This smart intervention reverses that trend." Why This Radical Change?Simply put, Nigeria faces a technical education crisis: ⚠️ Only 129 technical colleges nationwide ⚖️ Versus 15,000+ conventional secondary schools 🎯 Polytechnics admit mostly general graduates due to shortages Crucially, President Tinubu approved new infrastructure and equipment to make technical paths attractive. "We’re investing to position TVET as a premier choice," Bugaje emphasized. States Urged to Follow SuitNext, Bugaje challenged state governments: "Convert conventional […]

Ahmad June 1, 2025

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USA

Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle US Education Department

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign pledge and advancing a long-standing goal of many conservatives. The president criticized the agency for its "breath-taking failures" and pledged to return the federal funding it controls to individual states.Trump expressed intentions to shut down the department as quickly as possible, but White House officials acknowledged that doing so would require an act of Congress. The move has already sparked legal challenges from opponents who seek to block the agency's closure and the accompanying staff cuts, which were announced last week.The Department of Education, established in 1979, manages student loans and oversees programs supporting low-income students. Despite the perception that the federal government runs U.S. schools, most school funding and curriculum decisions are made at the state and local levels. Federal […]

Edem 4Style March 21, 2025

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