Federal Government

Nigeria @65: FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday

In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, as public holiday. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,...

FG denies signing agreement with ASUU, says documents are proposals

The Federal Government has refuted claims that it signed any agreements with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), stating that the documents...

FG Pays Second Tranche of ₦35,000 Wage Award Arrears to Workers

The Federal Government has fulfilled its commitment to federal civil servants by paying the second tranche of the outstanding ₦35,000 wage award arrears,...

13% Derivation: Niger State Drags FG to Supreme Court, Challenges Exclusion

Niger State has initiated a legal action against the Federal Government at the Supreme Court, challenging its exclusion from the 13% derivation fund....

Stranded Nigerians in CAR to Get Help: FG Plans Repatriation

The Federal Government says it has launched an operation to rescue and repatriate a group of Nigerian workers who were found stranded in...

NMA threatens nationwide strike July 24

Doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have threatened to withdraw their services across the country if the Federal Government...

Updated: FG’s 16-Year Admission Benchmark: Gifted Children Exempted – Minister

The Federal Government has clarified its position on the contentious age-16 entry requirement for tertiary institutions across the country. While generally upholding this...

FG Designates Minna Airport As Abuja Airport’s Alternate

As a strategic move, the Federal Government has named the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, the official alternative to...

Just in: FG closes Enugu airport for urgent runway maintenance

The Federal Government has ordered the temporary closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State from April 22 to May 6, 2025,...

FG Unveils Diaspora City Project to Foster Connections with Nigerians Abroad

In a bid to reconnect with Nigerians abroad to their roots, the Federal Government has announced plans to develop a Diaspora City, a...

6-3-3-4 not scrapped, only proposing migration to 12-year compulsory education, Minister clarifies

Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa, has clarified media reports that the federal government will scrap the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary...

Aftermath of protest, FG commences payment of military retirees’ entitlements

In a speedy response to protests by retired military personnel, the Federal Government has begun payment of pensions and other entitlements, including a...

FG’s fresh fiscal incentives to attract $10bln to oil and gas sector – Edun

The Federal Government unveiled fresh fiscal incentives to enhance Nigeria’s oil and gas industry’s competitiveness, setting it up for a major boost. Mr....

Atiku criticizes FG’s age restriction policy for NECO, WASSCE candidates

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the Federal Government’s decision to introduce an 18-year age limit for...

As economy bites harder, FG reduces allowances for foreign students

The Federal Ministry of Education, acting on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced a reduction of 12.7% in the allowances granted to...

Reps denounce arbitrary detention of journalists

Members of the House of Representatives have unanimously denounced the persistent harassment and unlawful detention of journalists in the country, noting that they...