The Federal Government has officially abolished the long-standing practice of placing Federal Civil Servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, declaring that such a provision has never existed under Nigeria’s Public Service Rules. The directive was issued through a circular signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, and…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to secure the release of dozens of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards and directing a specialized rescue unit to intensify operations in the troubled Oriire Local Government Area. The latest intervention comes 16 days after…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned recipients of Honorary Doctorate Degrees from using the “Dr” title, warning that defaulters risk being charged for fraud. Global Mirror News gathered that the decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during a press briefing in Abuja. The…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s far-reaching tax reforms will officially take effect on January 1, 2026, dismissing renewed calls for postponement and insisting that preparations are on course. The confirmation followed a high-level meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and members of the Tax Implementation Committee on Friday, December 26, 2025. Chairman of…
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective applicants seeking entry into the Nigerian Public Service, in a decisive move to curb the growing challenge of illicit drug use across the Country. The directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and…
Nigeria’s strained healthcare system received a major boost on Saturday after the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended its month-long nationwide strike, directing thousands of Doctors across Federal and State hospitals to return to duty immediately. The strike, which began on November 1, 2025, had left many public hospitals functioning at skeletal capacity, deepening…
The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, commenced an indefinite Nationwide strike, citing the federal Government’s failure to implement prior agreements on salaries, allowances, and working conditions. This strike follows a 30-day ultimatum issued by NARD, which expired without a satisfactory response from authorities. In a statement, NARD President, Dr….
The Federal Government has warned fruit vendors and food traders Nationwide against the sale of force-ripened fruits and adulterated food products, vowing to punish offenders. Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Olatunji Bello, issued the warning on Tuesday in Gombe during a one-day sensitisation programme on the dangers of…
The brief excitement among some Arts and Humanities Students over the Federal Government’s announcement that (maths) Mathematics was no longer compulsory for admission into tertiary Institutions has quickly faded, as the Government has reversed its decision. In a swift clarification, the Federal Ministry of Education insisted that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory for all…
The Federal Government has received 130 hectares of land from the Ogun State Government for the development of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port project. The handover ceremony, held on Friday, October 10, 2025, along the Epe/Mojoda Expressway in Ijebu-Ode, marks a major milestone in the government’s drive to decongest seaports and boost regional trade. Speaking…
