Foreign Interference in Protests Will Not Be Tolerated, FG Warns
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says the Federal Government (FG) won’t accept any foreign interference in the aftermath of the violence that trailed […]
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FG calls on workers to sign up for N40,000 rice
The Federal Government has concluded plans to sell a 50kg bag of rice at N40,000 to public servants with a view to alleviating the food […]
National Assembly to present report on FG’s N320bn banks tax plan on Wednesday
The Federal Government is poised to collect over N425bn from seven banks through a one-time windfall tax on their foreign currency revaluation gains for the […]
Daily Trust faces lawsuit from FG over Samoa agreement claims
The Federal Government has announced its intention to sue the Daily Trust newspaper for its coverage of the Samoa agreement signing. This agreement includes clauses […]
Federal Government introduces digital verification for military retirees
The Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, AVM Paul Irumheson, has disclosed that the Federal Government has approved an electronic verification system for military pensioners […]
FG enforces ban on single-use plastics across ministries and government entities
The Federal Government on Tuesday banned single-use plastics in ministries, departments, and agencies of government. The Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, stated when […]
SSANU, NASU threaten strike, give FG two weeks to resolve unpaid salaries
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have given the Federal Government a […]
Federal Government announces bidding for 17 additional oil blocks
On Tuesday, the Federal Government announced the addition of 17 deep offshore oil blocks to the 2024 Licensing Round for oil fields in Nigeria. Recall […]
Federal Government prohibits ‘money rituals’ in Nollywood films
Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr Shaibu Husseini, says the Federal Government has banned money rituals and the glamourising […]
Federal Government set to unveil organ transplant policy and guidelines
The Federal Government is set to launch national policies and guidelines on organ transplants owing to several cases involving unethical practices in organ donation and […]
Binance claims Nigerian officials demand $150m bribe, Government vows investigation
Cryptocurrency platform, Binance, has accused some top government officials of demanding $150m in crypto to settle the criminal charge against the firm. Recently, the Nigerian […]
Ajaero slams government’s 35% pay raise as deceptive, advocates for ₦615,000 living wage
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has described as mischievous, the salary increase of between 25% and 35% for civil servants announced on […]
FG commences payment of N2.75bn compensation on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway — Umahi
The Federal Government on Wednesday commenced compensation of people who own buildings and structures affected by the construction of the 700-km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The […]
Federal Government Initiates new bid rounds for oil blocks
The Federal Government on Monday announced the commencement of the 2024 oil bid rounds in accordance with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act. It […]
Akume Empowerment Foundation to support FG in poverty alleviation, human devt.
By Our Correspondent A Non Governmental Organisation under aegis of The Akume Empowerment Foundation, has rolled out strategies to empower the less privileged and vulnerable […]