Only the 144,766 federal civil servants under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) will benefit from the new 40 per cent peculiar allowance introduced by the Federal Government. This implies that other workers in the employment of the Federal Government but operating under different salary structures will not benefit. For instance, university workers, who are under the Consolidated University …

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated the National Bioethics Committee (NBC) to safeguard the dignity, rights, safety, and well-being of citizens. The rationale for the establishment of a National Bioethics Committee is hinged on the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and human rights. The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Adeleke Mamora said that science and technology now …

Barring any last-minute change of plans, President Muhammadu Buhari will give his final assent for the payment of the planned increase in civil servants’ pay by the end of this month, which as 12 days away. If the proposal sails through, it means the increase will be coming about two months ahead of the proposed removal of petrol subsidy. Officials of …

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has warned that any attempt by the Federal Government to increase taxes would lead to negative impacts on households, individuals, and businesses. In a statement Sunday, NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde said such a move would only lead to disaster for an economy struggling to stay afloat. Oyerinde was reacting to a recent recommendation by …

The Federal Government has inaugurated science and technology television. The television, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), is to ensure the effective dissemination of information on scientific, technological, and innovations in the sector. STI Minister, Dr Adeleke Mamora, who inaugurated the project on Tuesday in Abuja, said the station would educate, entertain …

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Aviation, has acquired RPA-200MC mobile 3D primary radars. The first of the nine primary radars procured arrived in the country weekend. The primary 3D radar (RPA-200MC) supplied by INVAP is the first export of its kind between Argentina and any African country. The procurement was facilitated by Jampur International FZE, a …

From May 31, 2023, loan apps on the Play Store won’t be able to access the contacts or photographs of its users. This came as the Federal Government said it would enforce the latest policy by Google, saying the action was consistent with the Nigerian authorities’ move to curtail the invasion of customers’ privacy by loan app firms. The Federal …

Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL), a World Bank intervention project, has announced plans to begin implementation and construction of approximately 3.7 kilometre of erosion control works that cut across very populated areas of Bulbula Gayawa in Nassarawa and Tudun Fulani in Ungogo Local Government Areas of Kano State. Rarin in Dawakin Tofa LGA, Kauyen Alu in Tarauni LGA, and …

European countries got a request from the Federal Government yesterday – they should stop harbouring members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPoB). During his engagements with some international media organisations on Nigeria’s just-concluded elections, Information, Culture, and Tourism Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed alleged that members of the group use funds raised in Western countries to “destabilise” Nigeria. IPoB has …

The Federal Government said it has completed the Loko-Oweto Bridge and the second Niger Bridge and both would be commissioned and handed over before 29th May terminal date of the administration. Inspecting the completed Loko-oweto road and bridge on Tuesday in Nasarawa State, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola said that the contractors had promised to complete …