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FG to US: Nigeria committed to religious freedom, tolerance, diversity

Ukpono Ukpong 2 November 2025 0

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting religious freedom, tolerance, and diversity. This was contained statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in response to the recent statement by the United States of America

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FG releases N2.3bn arrears to universities, assures ASUU of sustained reforms

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The Federal Government has released N2.311 billion in salary and promotion arrears to universities as part of ongoing efforts to address welfare concerns and stabilise the tertiary education system. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, announced the payment on Thursday in a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo. He said the funds

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FG releases N32.9bn to strengthen basic health care

Tom Okpe 23 October 2025 0

The Federal Government has released N32.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen primary healthcare across the country. This marks the third round of disbursements in 2025. Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, announced the release in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday titled “The Red […]

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NLC gives FG 4 weeks to resolve tertiary education crisis

Ukpono Ukpong 21 October 2025 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude all ongoing negotiations in the tertiary education sector or face a nationwide strike involving all workers and unions across the country. Speaking at an emergency press briefing in Abuja after an extensive meeting with the leadership of all unions […]

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FG backs military, denies alleged coup plot against Tinubu

Promise Eze 20 October 2025 0

The Federal Government on Sunday broke its silence over reports of an alleged failed coup to topple the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, told The PUNCH that the government had full confidence in the military and no reason to doubt the Defence Headquarters’ position dismissing the report […]

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FG finalises N4 trillion bond plan to settle GenCos, gas suppliers’ debts

Promise Eze 15 October 2025 0

The Federal Government has finalised the implementation framework for a N4 trillion government-backed bond designed to settle verified arrears owed to power Generation Companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers. This was disclosed by Mrs Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday in Abuja. According […]

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FG threatens no-work-no-pay as ASUU begins nationwide warning strike today

Ukpono Ukpong 13 October 2025 0

The Federal Government on Sunday warned that it would enforce the no work, no pay policy as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) commenced a two-week nationwide warning strike following the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum over unresolved demands. Announcing the commencement of the strike during an emergency press conference in Abuja, the ASUU […]

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National Council of state approves Joash Amupitan’s nomination as new INEC chairman,

Awwal Owolabi 9 October 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), a legal scholar from Kogi State, as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The nomination, which received the unanimous approval of the National Council of State on Wednesday, follows the completion of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure in October 2025. Yakubu,

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‘Audit NNPC, increase health taxes, VAT’ — World Bank tells FG

Awwal Owolabi 9 October 2025 0

The World Bank has urged the federal government to strengthen its ongoing economic reforms by enforcing strict fiscal and monetary discipline to sustain recent stability in Nigeria’s economy. In its latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) released on Wednesday, the bank commended the progress made through the removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of the […]

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ASUU issues 14-day ultimatum, threatens to shutdown universities

Ukpono Ukpong 30 September 2025 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve the long-standing issues affecting the nation’s university system or risk a nationwide shutdown of public universities. ASUU said the ultimatum followed years of neglect and government’s consistent refusal to address its demands. According to a statement

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FG cancels Independence Day parade

Msugh Ityokura 30 September 2025 0

The Federal Government has cancelled the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, October 1. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation said the decision does not lessen the significance of the milestone, adding that other activities lined up […]

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FG declares October 1 public holiday

Ukpono Ukpong 30 September 2025 0

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The declaration was made by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, in a statement issued on Monday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and

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FG to decriminalise attempted suicide by December 2025

Promise Eze 10 September 2025 0

The Federal Government has announced plans to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria by December 2025, according to Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Pate disclosed this on Wednesday at a press briefing in Abuja to mark the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day. Every year, September 10 is observed globally to raise […]

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FG begs NUPENG to shelve strike over Dangote refinery dispute

Promise Eze 8 September 2025 0

The federal government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to suspend its planned nationwide strike slated for Monday, over a labour dispute with the Dangote refinery. Daily Times reported that NUPENG had announced on September 5 that its members would begin sourcing alternative employment from September 8. It […]

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5% fuel surcharge will not begin in January 2026 – FG

Promise Eze 7 September 2025 0

The Federal Government has clarified that the proposed 5% surcharge on fuel will not take effect automatically in January 2026. This follows concerns raised following the signing of the Harmonised Tax Act into law. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, made the clarification in a statement posted on […]

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FG clears over 80% of debts owed by embassies, settles staff salaries, rents

Ukpono Ukpong 1 September 2025 0

The federal government says it has cleared more than 80 percent of debts owed by Nigerian embassies and consulates across the world, including salary arrears of locally recruited staff and outstanding rent obligations. The ministry of foreign affairs said the intervention followed years of budget shortfalls that crippled the smooth operations of diplomatic and consular

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No Region Will Be Shut Out Of Development Drive, FG Assures

Tom Okpe 15 August 2025 0

The Federal Government has informed that in Nigeria’s march towards development and prosperity, no region will be left behind. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this assertion when he paid a visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, as part of activities lined up for the 2-day Citizen’s’ […]

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‘We must produce’ — FG to unveil new policy to drive local manufacturing

Promise Eze 7 August 2025 0

The federal government is finalising a new Nigerian Industrial Policy to reduce the country’s dependence on imported goods and strengthen local manufacturing. According to Nairametrics, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Owan Enoh, made this known on Wednesday at the 2025 Nigerian Manufacturing & Equipment/Raw Materials Expo in Lagos. The

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Omicron: We’ve initiated steps to make UK, others reverse ban on Nigerian travellers – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2021 0

*Warns that while countries were free to set out measures to protect their citizens, Nigeria should not be singled out Doosuur Iwambe The Federal Government, on Monday, said it has initiated diplomatic steps to make the United Kingdom and other countries reverse restrictions imposed on travellers from Nigeria on account of the Covid-19 Omicron variant. […]

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Healthcare professionals advocate more investment in surgical systems in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2021

By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Medical professionals from different zones in Nigeria have called upon the Federal Government to invest more in innovative ways of strengthening surgical systems in the country. Speaking during the conclusion of the National Cleft Stakeholders Forum in Nigeria, Smile Train Vice-President and Regional Director for Africa Mrs. Nkeiruka Obi expressed