In response to a reported call for amnesty by bandit leaders in North-Western states, the World Institute for Peace (WIP) has advised the Federal Government against offering amnesty to terrorists and bandits. Speaking at the International Peace Conference, WIP’s Country … Continue reading Peace institute advises FG against granting amnesty to terrorists and bandits
The Nigerian government has taken a decisive step to address the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) by directing the Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors in Federal Tertiary Hospitals to enforce the “no work, no … Continue reading FG to enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy on striking resident doctors
The Africa Leadership Group (ALG) has appealed to the Nigerian Federal Government to adopt a gradual approach in alleviating the immediate hardships faced by citizens following the recent removal of petroleum subsidy. ALG emphasized the need to prioritize the well-being … Continue reading ALG calls on FG to review petrol subsidy removal amid hardships
Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed in Rome that the administration led by President Bola Tinubu has mobilized over half a billion dollars for Nigeria’s food system transformation. The announcement was made during the UN Food Systems Summit in Italy, with … Continue reading FG set to transform food systems with $500 million – Shettima
According to recent findings, the Federal Government of Nigeria experienced a revenue shortfall of N13.33 billion from gas flaring penalties imposed on oil and gas firms in January and February 2023. The government had announced a $49 million (N22 billion) … Continue reading FG unable to recover N13.33bn gas flaring fines
The Canadian government has provided a grant of $9,261,920 to the Federal Government of Nigeria to support the expansion of COVID-19 vaccine services for high-priority risk groups and strengthen the country’s health system. The grant was launched in Abuja as … Continue reading FG receives $9.2 million grant from Canadian government for COVID-19 response
The CEO of FCCPC, Babatunde Irukera, emphasized on Tuesday the commission’s determination to combat arbitrary price increases by trade associations for essential food items. During a high-level forum focused on fair food prices in Nigeria, Irukera highlighted the government’s commitment … Continue reading FG to take action against trade associations engaging in excessive food price hikes
The Nigerian Federal Government has officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country, specifically detected on a farm in Niger State. Earlier, on June 13, 2023, the government had warned the public about the anthrax outbreak in neighboring … Continue reading FG confirms first ‘Anthrax’ case in Niger state
According to the Federal Government, the volume of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, consumed in Nigeria during the first half of 2023 amounted to 11.26 billion litres. However, after the subsidy on petrol was removed following President … Continue reading FG reports 18.5 million litres decrease in monthly fuel consumption following deregulation
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a fresh two-week ultimatum to address the lingering demands of its members. This decision was reached during the Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) virtual meeting held by NARD. … Continue reading Strike looms as doctors issue FG fresh two weeks ultimatum on pending issues
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the declaration of Wednesday, June 28th, and Thursday, June 29th, 2023, as public holidays in honor of the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In an official statement released by Oluwatoyin Akinlade, a Permanent Secretary in … Continue reading FG declares wednesday and thursday as sallah holidays
According to the Federal Government, power distribution companies in Nigeria failed to remit a total of N208.8bn to the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry in 2022. Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission revealed that the Discos did not make complete … Continue reading Power distribution companies fail to remit N208 billion in 2022 – FG
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has affirmed the country’s dedication to eliminating the variant poliovirus by the end of this year. During a meeting attended by governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, … Continue reading FG is determined to end polio by December – Shettima
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the postponement of the planned increase in electricity tariffs, set for July 1, in order to protect the collective well-being and safety of Nigerians. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, emphasized that the … Continue reading NLC calls on FG to postpone electricity tariff hike
In a viral video, Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, expressed his intention to return to Nigeria after more than two years in exile. Igboho, speaking from an undisclosed location, assured his supporters that he would … Continue reading “I’m coming back to Nigeria soon, and I must get my N20bn damages that FG owes me” – Sunday Igboho
Freight forwarders operating at Seme Border have written a letter to the Federal Government, urging the reopening of the border for vehicle importation. Ibrahim Musa, the Director of Road Transport at the Federal Ministry of Transportation, revealed this during a … Continue reading FG considers reopening Seme border
During a quarterly review meeting in Awka, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director and CEO of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), revealed the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a new anti-cancer vaccine called the Human PapillomaVirus (HPV) … Continue reading FG plans to introduce new anti cancer vaccine – NPHCDA
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, led a Federal Government delegation to the funeral of Lady Jane Nnamani, where he expressed the government’s readiness to partner with Enugu State for the nation’s economic prosperity and the protection of … Continue reading FG expresses eagerness to partner with Enugu – Akpabio
The Nigerian Federal Government has called upon its citizens to embrace and accept individuals who have served their sentences, emphasizing that these ex-offenders have undergone various programs aimed at reforming and rehabilitating them. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Permanent Secretary of the … Continue reading Don’t discriminate against ex inmates – FG tells Nigerians
The Nigerian government has officially issued and signed licences for the establishment of two crude oil export terminals, with the potential to generate $11 billion in revenue for the country each year. The licences were granted by the Nigerian Midstream … Continue reading FG grants licences for two oil export terminals, aims for $11bn revenue
The Nigerian government has officially announced that Monday, June 12, 2023, will be a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day. Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Interior, conveyed the declaration and extended congratulations to … Continue reading FG declares Monday, June 12th as public holiday to celebrate democracy day
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns about the federal government’s lack of sufficient consultation regarding the removal of petrol subsidy. The party expressed its position in a communique issued after a retreat organized for the PDP’s federal lawmakers-elect … Continue reading PDP accuses FG of insufficient consultation on petrol subsidy removal
In a recent development, the House of Representatives has made a call to the Federal Government to discontinue subsidies on all petroleum products, not just the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) commonly known as petrol. This call comes as a response … Continue reading Reps urge FG to end subsidy on all petroleum products
Recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals that the Federal Government borrowed a total of N6.07tn from the CBN through Ways and Means Advances in 2022. This resulted in an increase in the Federal Government’s borrowing from … Continue reading FG 2022 borrowing from CBN reaches N6 trillion – CBN
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Monday, May 29, 2023, will be a public holiday, allowing all employees in the country to have a day off from work. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Rauf … Continue reading FG declares work free day to commemorate President-elect’s inauguration
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