3 h. ago Tinubu Declines Assent To 2 Bills Over Fiscal, Policy Concerns

President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to two Bills recently passed by the National Assembly, citing provisions he described as inconsistent with federal policy, fiscally risky, and potentially harmful to good governance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s objection letters to lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary session as the Senate resumed from its annual recess. […]

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4 h. ago FG moves all public funds to CBN for full supervision — Edun

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja   The Federal Government has moved to ensure full transparency and accountability in public finance management by bringing all government funds under the supervision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosedthis at the ongoing 31st Nigerian Economic Summit […] The post FG moves all public funds to CBN for full supervision — Edun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigerian farmers earn $40m under FG/IFAD value chain development programme

Tribune Online Nigerian farmers earn $40m under FG/IFAD value chain development programme Nigerian smallholder farmers have earned over $40 million in agricultural sales under the Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) co-funded Value Chain Development Programme... Nigerian farmers earn $40m under FG/IFAD value chain development programme Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Supreme Court Reserves Judgement In Suit Against AGF Over Withheld Osun LG Funds

  The Supreme Court, Tuesday, reserved its judgement in a suit filed by Osun State government, seeking to restrain the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from releasing the State’s withheld Local Government Funds to the disputed Local Government chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Uwani Abba Aji, who […]

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5 h. ago Group commends facilitators of Museum of West African Arts in Benin

The Board of Trustees Edo Unity League has commended the Government of Edo State, the Federal Government and the entire read more Group commends facilitators of Museum of West African Arts in Benin

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9 h. ago FG moves to avert ASUU strike, inaugurates expanded negotiation committee

Tribune Online FG moves to avert ASUU strike, inaugurates expanded negotiation committee The Federal Government has reconstituted and inaugurated the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed Federal Government Tertiary Institutions Expanded Negotiation Committee to accelerate ongoing discussions with academic... FG moves to avert ASUU strike, inaugurates expanded negotiation committee Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Wike, Uba Sani emerge best performing minister, governor of the year

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, have emerged as Best Performing Minister and Best Performing Governor of the Year 2025 respectively, at the forthcoming Democracy Heroes Award Africa. The duo were recognised for their outstanding contributions to deepening democratic governance through people-oriented […] The post Wike, Uba Sani emerge best performing minister, governor of the year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Shea sector rebounds as local processing spurs revenue growth

Shea nut prices in Nigeria are stabilising after a brief dip following the federal government’s ban on raw exports. Prices, read more Shea sector rebounds as local processing spurs revenue growth

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13 h. ago Federal Government Targets 100m Children For Immunisation Against Measles, Others

The federal government has launched what it described as Africa’s biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles, rubella, polio, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), among other preventable diseases. The coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke at the national flag-off ceremony […]

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14 h. ago FG To Cut Off Underperforming DisCos In 2028 – Minister Adelabu

  The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, made a significant announcement on Monday. He stated that the Federal Government will not renew the licences of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) that fail to meet the required performance standards. This directive will come into effect when the current licences of these DisCos expire in 2028. Speaking […] The post FG To Cut Off Underperforming DisCos In 2028 – Minister Adelabu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FG applauds Saudi’s educational cooperation, cultural exchange with Nigeria

Official says over 850 Nigerian students in Saudi Arabian universities From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government has applauded the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its longstanding commitment to fostering educational cooperation and cultural exchange with Nigeria. Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmed, gave the commendation during the opening of the Forum of […] The post FG applauds Saudi’s educational cooperation, cultural exchange with Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago FG targets delivery of hostel accommodation in Nigerian universities

Tribune Online FG targets delivery of hostel accommodation in Nigerian universities LAUNCHED under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government, through Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and private investors, is coming up to address the chronic shortage of accommodation in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The initiative aims to deliver 38,400 modern hostel bed spaces across 24 tertiary institutions, encompassing […] FG targets delivery of hostel accommodation in Nigerian universities Tribune Online

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23 h. ago FG applauds Saudi’s longstanding educational cooperation, cultural exchange with Nigeria

…As official says over 850 Nigerian students in Saudi Arabian universities From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government, has applauded the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its longstanding commitment to fostering educational cooperation and cultural exchange with Nigeria. The Minister of State, Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmed, gave the commendation during the opening of the Forum […] The post FG applauds Saudi’s longstanding educational cooperation, cultural exchange with Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Federal Government Convenes Council Of State, Police Council Meetings Thursday

The Federal Government has convened the Council of State and the Police Council meetings scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, to deliberate on key national issues including security and governance. According to a statement on Monday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the two meetings, which will hold at […]

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24 h. ago Insecurity: FG summons Council of State, Police Council to Strategic meeting

George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Monday, extended an invitation to members of the Council of read more Insecurity: FG summons Council of State, Police Council to Strategic meeting

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26 h. ago 100m Children To Get Measles, Polio, HPV Jabs — Federal Government

The Federal Government, on Monday, launched what it described as Africa’s biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles, rubella, polio, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), among other preventable diseases. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke at the national flag-off […]

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27 h. ago Shettima: Nigeria’s economy has grown to N372.8trn from N309.5trn in 2023

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s economy has expanded to N372.8 trillion in 2024, up from N309.5 trillion in 2023, while the total revenue collection also rose from N19.9 trillion in 2023 to N25.2 trillion in 2024. Speaking before he declared open the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#31) in Abuja, […] The post Shettima: Nigeria’s economy has grown to N372.8trn from N309.5trn in 2023 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Odili Tasks Federal Government On Doctors’ Wages To Curb Brain Drain

Former Rivers State governor and Pro-chancellor of Pamo University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Dr. Peter Odili, has called on the federal government to look into the wages of medical doctors and other healthcare personnel in the country as a way to stem brain drain. Odili made the call on Monday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State […]

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27 h. ago Brain Drain: Odili Tasks Federal Government On Doctors’ Wages

Former Rivers State governor and Pro-chancellor of Pamo University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Dr. Peter Odili, has called on the federal government to look into the wages of medical doctors and other healthcare personnel in the country as a way to stem brain drain. Odili made the call on Monday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State […]

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28 h. ago CAN Seeks Nationwide Support For Measles, Rubella Vaccination Campaign

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to churches, parents and communities across the country to back the federal government’s ongoing measles-rubella vaccination campaign. President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, hailed the initiative as a bold and transformative effort to protect Nigerian children from preventable diseases. Okoh, during the flag-off ceremony of the Nationwide […]

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