News as it breaks
The Federal Government says it has concluded arrangements to evacuate another 270 Nigerians from South Africa as part of its ongoing voluntary repatriation programme for citizens who have chosen to return home. The evacuees are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, next tomorrow, aboard an Air…
Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government and President of Julius Maada Bio, has challenged West African leaders to ensure regional integration delivers tangible benefits for citizens, saying the bloc’s legacy will be judged not by its infrastructure but by…
The Federal Government has confirmed the successful evacuation of 593 Nigerian nationals from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic protests in the country, reaffirming its commitment to protecting citizens abroad. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first batch of 258 evacuees arrived at the Murtala Mohammed…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with uniforms made from locally produced Adire fabric as part of efforts to promote indigenous industries and stimulate economic growth. The proposed initiative is aimed at boosting Nigeria’s…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially flagged off the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) nationwide skills acquisition programme aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical and employable skills. The initiative, launched as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and drive economic growth, is expected to provide…
The Federal Government has proposed scrapping the separation between Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) in a move aimed at improving student retention and reducing dropout rates across the country. The proposal is part of ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s education sector and ensure that more children…
The Federal Government has approved a major reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extending the orientation camp programme from the current three weeks to six weeks. The decision forms part of a broader strategy aimed at repositioning the scheme to better equip corps members with practical skills, leadership…
The Nigerian government says another 271 citizens are expected to return from South Africa as it expands a voluntary evacuation programme launched ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests. An aircraft operated by Air Peace departed Nigeria on Monday and is expected to bring the latest group of evacuees to Lagos,…
The Federal Government and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at improving the welfare, safety and protection of Nigerian students studying abroad. The collaboration is expected to strengthen support systems for Nigerian students across different countries through enhanced consular services, quicker response…
The Federal Government has defended its decision to sign a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, describing the move as a humanitarian and diplomatic effort aimed at protecting the rights and welfare of Nigerians imprisoned abroad. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the agreement aligns with President…
