The Federal Government has stepped up plans to digitally integrate education records with the National Youth Service Corps to combat certificate racketeering, improve qualification verification and ensure that genuine graduates are not denied National service or employment opportunities because of discrepancies in their academic records. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on…
The Federal Government has announced that repair work on the damaged expansion joints on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and is expected to last for two weeks. The Federal Ministry of Works disclosed this on Saturday, September 5, explaining that the rehabilitation became necessary after…
Cancer patients enrolled under Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) scheme are set to receive financial assistance of up to N400,000 to help cover the cost of radiotherapy treatment. The intervention, introduced under a cost-sharing arrangement by the NHIA, is aimed at reducing the financial burden faced by Nigerians battling cancer and improving access to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze and suspended three Permanent Secretaries following the discovery of another alleged fake Government Agency operating within the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The latest development has triggered fresh concerns over alleged administrative…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a Nationwide public holiday to commemorate Eid ul Mawlid, the annual celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The declaration was announced on Friday, August 21, by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,…
Nigerians seeking to acquire valuable digital skills and improve their chances of securing employment in the fast-growing technology sector can now access free Government-sponsored training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, software development and several other high-demand areas. Global Mirror News gathered that the opportunity is being provided through the Federal Government-backed Digital Training Academy, an…
The Federal Government has clarified that membership of Professional Associations and possession of Professional Certifications should not, by themselves, automatically determine whether a public servant is appointed, promoted or allowed to advance in the Nigerian public service. The position was reached by the National Council on Establishments (NCE), the highest body responsible for considering and…
Professor Is-haq Oloyede has officially concluded his 10-year tenure as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), declaring that the sweeping reforms introduced under his leadership have restored transparency, accountability and public confidence in Nigeria’s tertiary admission system. Speaking during his handover ceremony on Friday July 31, Oloyede reflected on a decade marked…
The Federal Government has cautioned Nigerians seeking employment in the public service to avoid seven common mistakes that could jeopardise their chances of securing legitimate Government jobs. Global Mirror News gathered that the warning was issued by the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in a public awareness advisory published on its official platform, where the Commission…
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it had withdrawn its June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed…
