Oil spill: FG halts oil company operation in Bayelsa
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has directed AITEO Eastern Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (AEEPCo), to stop operation of oilfield in Bayelsa […]
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FG spends N2.3trn to cushion effect of COVID-19 – Minister
The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba, said the federal government had spent N2.3 trillion as stimulus package to cushion the […]
State governments will support total removal of fuel subsidy – El-Rufai
The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has said the state governments are ready to support the Federal Government in the elimination of fuel […]
FG berates CNN over leaked Lekki Toll Gate report
The Federal Government has berated the Cable News Network (CNN) for prematurely celebrating a leaked report of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry into […]
FG rehabilitates 15,000 terrorists, 366 soldiers, policemen killed in 2 years – Report
At least, 366 soldiers, policemen and members of the civilian joint task force were killed in ambushes laid by terrorists in the North-East and the […]
Court dismisses suit against Malami, others over appointment of consultant to monitor Abacha loot
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a suit filed against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, […]
UNICEF tasks FG on annual sanitation budgets to improve citizens’ health
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on Nigerian governments and community stakeholders to build toilets in both public and […]
Use your global platform to fight fake news, FG tells UNESCO
The Federal Government has called on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to use its global platform in fighting fake news. The […]
Railway workers begin 3-day nationwide warning strike
Railway workers in the country have commenced a three-day warning strike grounding rail services nationwide. The workers commenced the strike on Thursday and shut down […]
FG to increase power tariff December, commences free meters purchase
Electricity consumers in Nigeria may start to pay more for electricity, following plans by the Federal Government to carry out a review of power tariff. […]
2021 Diaspora summit showcased business, sponsorship opportunities in Nigeria – NiDCOM
The just concluded 2021 Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS21) has created the opportunities for participants to explore the business and sponsorship opportunities in Nigeria’s 36 states, […]
FG to boost digital economy with $600m Innovation Fund from AFDB
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Federal Government has revealed plans to boost the digital economy with a $600m Innovation Fund from the African Development […]
#EndSARS report : US ‘looks forward’ to response from FG, Lagos Govt
The United States on Tuesday said it was looking forward to a response from the Lagos State Government after the Lagos State Judicial Panel of […]
Another strike looms as ASUU issues 3-week ultimatum to FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to address all issues in the December 2020 Agreement. […]
Your allegation of terrorism sponsorship a disgusting distraction – FG replies GATE
The Federal Government has described the allegation by Global Advocates for Terrorism Eradication (GATE) that its officials are sponsors of terrorism, as a disgusting distraction. […]
FG considers political, out-of-court solution to resolve VAT dispute
The Federal Government is considering an out-of-court settlement to resolve the lingering disagreement with states over the collection of the Value Added Tax (VAT). Minister […]
FG opens online portal, commences sale of houses from N7.2m – Fashola
The Federal Government is set to commence sale of houses under the National Mass Housing Programme from N7.2 million naira. The Minister of Works and […]
FG, IFAD-VCDP to give $1m grant to vulnerable farmers
The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) say they will support vulnerable Nigerian farmers affected by […]
JUST IN: Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s trial as his lawyers stage walk-out
The Federal Government told a Federal High Court, Abuja that a team of lawyers of leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi […]
FG, firm explore National Housing Bond to tackle housing financing
The Federal Government is collaborating with Signature Advisory Limited, a real estate company, to explore the benefits of National Housing Bond to tackle the challenges […]