FG announces willingness to pay nine months N-Power arrears from November
The Federal Government has announced its readiness to commence the payment of nine-month backlogs to N-Power beneficiaries who are on the programme beginning in November. […]
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FEC: FG proposes N26.01trn 2024 budget, wants passage, signing before end of the year
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday proposed N26.01 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year for submission to the National Assembly. This is according to the […]
Oil production now 1.7 million barrels daily – FG
The Federal Government announced on Friday that Nigeria’s oil production has increased to about 1.7 million barrels per day, up from the 1.1 mbpd recorded […]
FG reveals date to launch conditional cash transfer to 15m households
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, says the Federal Government will launch the conditional cash transfer policy for 15 million households […]
17 independent power distributors get licences, 10 operational – FG
The Federal Government has issued licenses to 17 Independent Electricity Distribution Networks operators, among which 10 are currently operational, the government announced on Tuesday. It […]
FG okays salaries increment for federal tertiary institutions’ lecturers
The Federal Government, through the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission, has approved the payment of a newly approved percentage increment in salaries for academic […]
Why we’re not afraid of NLC’s planned strike – FG
The Federal Government has insisted it has no fears about a potential economic shutdown, as the 21-day ultimatum set by the organised Labour winds down. […]
Why many may not get one cup of rice – NLC counters FG’s subsidy palliative
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the Federal Government’s palliatives following the removal of subsidy on petroleum. While the Federal Government had months back […]
FG suspends Nigeria Air, reveals date to shut down Lagos Airport old terminal
The old international terminal building, which will be closed for repairs, will be replaced by the new terminal building as of October 1, 2023, for all international airlines using the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, said this on Thursday during a tour of aviation facilities at the Lagos airport. Keyamo also promised reforms […]
Insurgency: ‘Over 23,000 people are still missing in Nigeria’ – FG reveals
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, disclosed on Wednesday that 23,000 people have been reported missing in less than a […]
N6.9bn Fraud: FG to arraign Emefiele, allies Thursday
The Federal Government will on Thursday arraign suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and his associates for N6.9 billion procurement fraud at […]
No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees — FG insists
The Federal Government has insisted that no federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr […]
Breaking: FG presents fresh charges against Emefiele, to withdraw firearm case
The Federal Government on Tuesday applied to withdraw the “illegal possession of firearms” case it filed against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, […]
Alleged ₦16bn cars: Nigerians raise dust over FG’s decision
Nigerians have condemned the alleged ₦16 billion proposed by the Federal Government to procure cars for the recently confirmed ministers. The social and some traditional […]
NLC may suspend strike as FG withdraws contempt suit against labour
The Federal Government on Monday backtracked and withdrew its contempt suit filed against leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress for […]