Federal Government

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...

Just In: Pres. Tinubu, Labour Leaders In Closed-Door Meeting Over Minimum Wage

President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the organized labour in the country are currently in a closed-door meeting over a new national...

FG investigates alleged NIMC data breach

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the alleged data breach at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), which compromised the personal...

Just in: Supreme Court reserves judgment in FG’s suit seeking full local govt. autonomy

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the Federal Government’s suit against the 36 state governors on the autonomy of the 774 local...

South-South governors back Lagos-Calabar coastal highway

The south-south governors of Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, Edo, and Delta states have jointly lauded President Bola Tinubu for the construction of the...

Customers Not Enjoying 20 Hours Electricity Will Not Pay New Tariff – Adelabu

The Minister of Power, Dr. Adebayo Adelabu, has said any customer not currently enjoying 20 hours of electricity on Band A will not...

FG begins distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains this week – Minister

Amid economic hardship and food warehouse looting in the country, the Federal Government has assured citizens that the free-gain initiative will be rolled...

DMO offers 2 FG’s bonds for public subscription

The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday announced for public subscription two Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) savings bonds. The two-year FGN savings...

Kaduna village bombing: One accidental bombing too many

On the night of Dec. 3, a group of Muslims gathered to celebrate the Maulud festival in Tudun Biri village, Igabi local government...

Pres. Tinubu plans $617m investment in digital creative enterprises 

The Federal Government is set to reverse youth unemployment by investing $617 million in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) programme. i-DICE is a...

Prolonged ASUU strike: NLC mobilizes for national warning strike

After about five months of federal government’s inability to resolve the dispute between it and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the...

Don to FG: Tackle food shortage urgently, change Nigeria’s current status as world’s poverty headquarters

  For sustainable food self-sufficiency and food security in the country, the Federal Government has been urged to urgently tackle food shortage in...