Economy

Effects of attacks on farmer could be catastrophic than hunger crisis – Expert warns FG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana A development expert, Ntiedo Ekott has warned the Federal Government to take proactive steps in curtailing the incessant attacks on farmers in parts of the country to avert crisis that could worsen national stability and development. Presently, he said continued violence

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Reps wants FG to provide free cancer screening, treatment for patients

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura The House of Representatives wants the Federal Government, FG to provide free screening and subsidized treatment for cancer patients in Nigeria. The parliament also called on government to establish more cancer treatment centres as well as the procurement of more radiotherapy machines This followed the adoption of a motion on notice, during […]

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FG, ILO unite on safer workplaces as OSH Bill gains momentum

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have renewed their joint commitment to advancing workplace safety in Nigeria, with strong emphasis on the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill. The move is seen as a critical step toward building safer and healthier work environments across the country. […]

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FG to intensify factory inspection to ensure workplace safety

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has moved to intensify factory inspections to enforce compliance with relevant safety regulations aimed at ensuring workplace safety and health. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, stated this when he received a team from 7up Bottling Company Limited, led by the General Manager, Abuja Region, Alfred […]

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FG adopts new promotion system to ensure fairness in paramilitary ranks

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has introduced a new promotion system for paramilitary agencies to ensure fairness and eliminate nepotism in leadership appointments. This was revealed by Civil Defence, Correctional, Immigration, and Fire Services Board (CDCFIB), during the commencement of the 2025 promotion exercise. The Chairman of the Board and Minister of

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FG debunks US’ claim on targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 March 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga In a clash of narratives about Nigeria’s security dilemma and international scrutiny, the Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly rejected allegations of targeted killings of Christians, describing as misleading and politically motivated allegations by the United States. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf M. Tuggar, in a statement released on

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FG commits N1.57trn to development commissions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 February 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Federal Government has committed a total sum of N1,573,138,248,477 to development commissions across geopolitical zones of the country. The funds earmarked under Statutory Transfers schedule in the 2025 budget are meant for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and six other development commissions which establishments have been signed into law

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FG, NGO moves to inspire Talented Nigerian Youths

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 February 2025 0

*It’s a way to go -Nguroje By Andrew Oota The Executive Secretary , National Board for Technical Education, Professor Idris Bugaje has said Nigeria is prepared to turn its teeming youths into wealth creators through platforms that will identify talents,nurture and encourage them to contribute to the nation’s economy. Professor Bugaje stated this at the […]

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FG reverses 18-year admission age for tertiary institutions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 November 2024 0

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has reversed the decision of the past minister of education on the 18-years admission benchmark into tertiary institutions. Alausa spoke at his inaugural press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, what led to that initial decision was the way the National Policy on Education was designed. […]

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FG Drops Charges Against Journalists

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 October 2024 0

The federal government on Friday withdrew all six-count charges against an Abuja-based online newspaper, Order Paper, and nine officers of the media organization. Director-General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Mr. Tosin Adeola Ajayi advised the federal government to withdraw the charges. It emerged Thursday that the Federal Government had sued the media house

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FG excludes universities, research grants from TSA

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 September 2024 0

The Federal Government has directed the exclusion of third-party research grant funds of federal universities and research institutions from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). The directive is contained in a letter signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, to Vice Chancellors, dated Sept. 6, 2024, and made available to

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FG won’t tolerate subversion of democratic govt -AGF

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 August 2024 0

..Says laws of the land have made copious provisions on how to deal with treasonable acts BY ANDREW OROLUA The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), has warned that the Federal Government would not tolerate subversion of the democratically elected government under whatever guise. Prince Fagbemi affirmed […]

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We need dialogue, not protests – FG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 July 2024 0

.Says there’s likelihood the protest may be hijacked by unscrupulous elements, may turn violent .IGP bows to pressure, orders DIGs, CPs to protect protesters nationwide The Federal Government says Nigerian youths should embrace dialogue rather than embark on protests, which could have undesirable outcomes. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National

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FG strategises ahead of nationwide protests, tightens nation’s borders

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 July 2024 0

…Temporarily suspends leave for security officers …Continues surveillance on vulcanisers at major roads BY ORIAKU IJELE Bare five days to the proposed nationwide ‘End Bad Governance’ protests, the Federal Government has tightened its noose on the security system to hinder any ugly aftermaths. While admitting that it is within the ambits of the law for […]

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Planned protest: FG pleads for more time

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 July 2024 0

.Says all issues will be resolved in a way to ensure peace, stability .NLC clarifies position on looming protest, says it’s not part of organisers By Ihesiulo Grace & Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government FG, has appealed to Nigerians for more time to address the hardship bedevilling the country, saying it is not sleeping on […]

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SAMOA Agreement: LGBT not part of it, says FG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 July 2024 0

..Vows to use legal means to enhance dissemination of only credible information BY HARUNA SALAMI The Federal Government of Nigeria has again restated its abhorrence to fake news and vowed to take every available legal steps to bring purveyors are prosecuted. At an emergency joint press briefing by the Minister of Information and National Orientation […]

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We will not gag the press, FG assures

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2024 0

The Federal Government (FG) has restated its commitment to creating a conducive environment for journalists and the media profession in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a book presentation titled “Writing for Media and Monetising it” by Azu Ishiekwene. “As we celebrate […]

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FG woos foreign investors, pledges to overcome insecurity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improve the security situation in the country for the better. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, said this when the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Annika Hahn-Englund, led a delegation to pay him a courtesy visit on Thursday in Abuja. “We are gradually winning the […]

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Environmental crimes tribunal underway–FG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

The Federal Government says it is working towards setting up a tribunal that will be responsible for trying perpetrators of environmental crimes across the country. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting on Thursday in Abuja in commemoration of the World Environment Day (WED). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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FG plans brigade to promote citizenship, core values

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 June 2024 0

Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), says the Federal Government has concluded plans to establish citizens’ brigade with the aim of promoting core values. Issa-Onilu disclosed this while speaking at an advocacy visit to the Nigerian Christian Institute (NCI), Uyo on Monday. He said that the citizens brigade was part of the […]