A former Minister of Aviation, Mr Osita Chidoka, said that a discovered error in Nigeria’s immigration fee structure has led to a prompt federal government intervention to rectify it. He said that this followed a conversation with Rev. Fr. George Ehusani of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation that led to the discovery. Chidoka added that […]
The federal government has authorised the payment of N185 billion to clear longstanding debts owed to natural gas producers for supplies made to power-generating companies. In a statement issued on Thursday, Louis Ibah, spokesperson for the minister of state for petroleum resources (gas), said the decision followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive to settle arrears that […]
The Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is redefining Nigeria’s communication architecture, promoting professionalism and citizen-centered governance. This was made known by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, as he received the Business Day 2025 Excellence in Public Service Award in recognition of his sterling performance in public service in […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) to excel and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s development. This was emphasized during the International Day of Persons With Disabilities celebration in Abuja, themed “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” Secretary to the […]
The Federal Government has delivered fifteen thousand (15,000) Cattle ranch and a veterinary hospital in Enugu State, under the World Bank supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project, L-PRES, barely a week after commissioning a model veterinary hospital in Yola, Adamawa State. Commissioning the facility on Wednesday, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said […]
The Federal Government has announced that the Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP), a digital travel document for Nigerians who lose their passports abroad, will be launched in January. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the launch of the ECOWAS Biometric ID Card, according to the News Agency of Nigeria […]
The federal government says former President Goodluck Jonathan has safely left Guinea-Bissau following the military takeover in the country. In a statement on Thursday, Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the ministry of foreign affairs, said Jonathan departed on a special flight with members of his delegation. “Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is very safe and out […]
The Federal Government has urged all actors in the fish value chain to deepen their understanding of proper antimicrobial use and adopt evidence-based alternatives for disease prevention and control in aquaculture. The Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria (CVON), Dr. Samuel Anzaku, made the call in his opening remarks, delivered on behalf of the Federal Ministry […]
The Federal Government on Wednesday blamed the recent surge in terror attacks—including the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and the assault on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State—on comments made by United States President Donald Trump. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said Trump’s posts alleging “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and threatening […]
The federal government has announced plans to establish 500 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations across Nigeria over the next three years, aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to cleaner and more affordable fuels. In a statement on Sunday, Oluwole Adama, Executive Director of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), said the initiative will […]
The Federal Government, through the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), has disbursed N3.9 billion in arrears to 91,146 eligible pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). The payout follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a N32,000 pension increment for thousands of retired workers across the country. The arrears were settled across several pension departments, […]
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 on religious freedom in Nigeria. Ebienfa said Nigeria remains resolute in addressing violent […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]