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National

Reps to FG: Construct Benin–Lagos railway to ease traffic

Akanji Philip March 11, 2026

The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to commence the construction of the Benin–Lagos railway corridor as part of efforts to address the growing insecurity and traffic congestion along the...

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Job & Career

BREAKING: FG approves employment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses across correctional centres

Akanji Philip March 11, 2026

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses across the nation’s correctional centres’ hospitals. Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Tuesday when...

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Local News

FG approves medical fellowships as PhD substitute for medical professionals

VAM News March 6, 2026

THE Nigerian government has approved an amendment that will enable medical professionals to use medical fellowships as an equivalent of a PhD for academic promotion and progression. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed...

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Local News National

BREAKING: FG links birth registration to school enrolment for better planning 

Akanji Philip March 3, 2026

The Federal Ministry of Education says it has formalised a strategic partnership with the National Population Commission to integrate birth registration and demographic data into Nigeria’s school enrolment and education planning systems. This was...

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Education

FG gives N4 billion each to 12 Nigerian varsities

VAM News March 2, 2026

The Federal Government has approved N4 billion each for 12 selected universities of engineering and technology to rehabilitate workshops and procure modern equipment. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday...

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No Child Left Hungry: FG Expands Feeding Scheme

Tijani Mariam March 2, 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to extend the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) to cover both in-school and out-of-school children, with a projection to reach 50 million pupils by 2026. The National...

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National

FG to train over six million youths in agric skills

VAM News February 27, 2026

THE Federal Government has unveiled a partnership initiative aimed at equipping over six million Nigerian youths with practical agricultural skills as part of efforts to boost youth employment, food security and economic diversification. The...

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National

Presidency confirms IGP Egbetokun’s removal, replacement revealed

VAM News February 24, 2026

News Update NIGERIA’S Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned, the Presidency confirmed to The ICIR on Tuesday. Egbetokun was reported to have resigned at the request of the President Bola Tinubu after a...

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Education National

FG Approves 33 New Tertiary Institutions (Full List)

VAM News February 18, 2026

News Update THE National Universities Commission has approved 33 new universities across Nigeria in 2025, raising the total number of universities in the country to 309. Information obtained from the commission’s official website shows...

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National

Valentine: Youth Leaders Task FG to Translate ‘Love’ into Jobs, Mental Health Support

VAM News February 13, 2026

As Nigerians prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14, youth leaders have called on the Federal Government to redefine love beyond romance and translate it into policies that protect the country’s young population....