FG Mandates Drug Tests for Students

NASU, CONUA, NAPTAN Reject Government Plan to Scrap Courses

The federal government has ignited a fierce backlash after declaring its intent to phase out university courses it deems irrelevant to Nigeria’s economic future. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, warned students that social science disciplines may soon face the axe, citing a lack of alignment with market demands. He explicitly discouraged students from using…

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FG Approves 40% Peculiar Allowance for Civil Servants

FG Pledges N1bn in Direct Grants for Small Firms

The Federal Government has replaced luxury prizes with cold cash in its latest attempt to bolster small businesses. Through the 2026 National MSME Awards, the state will distribute more than N1 billion in grants to entrepreneurs across the country. Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, the President’s Senior Special Adviser on Job Creation and MSMEs, announced the shift in…

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