3 h. ago We’re Ready To Work with Govt On Migration Reforms — Employers

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the federal government and relevant stakeholders to implement ongoing migration reforms to promote dignity, compliance, and sustainable economic growth. The director general of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, stated this during the Stakeholders’ Sensitisation Workshop on Expatriate Quota Reform, New Visa Regime, and Post-Amnesty […]

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5 h. ago Federal Govt Urged To Declare State Of Emergency In Custodial Centres

The chief executive officer of the Public and Private Development Centre, Lucy James Abagi, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency across all custodial centres in Nigeria. Abagi made the call in Abuja on Tuesday while speaking with LEADERSHIP on the sidelines of the 2025 Law Summit. The summit, supported […]

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5 h. ago Engineers Key Partners In Bridging Infrastructure Deficit – Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has said consulting engineers were crucial partners in Nigeria’s drive to bridge its infrastructure deficit and achieve sustainable national development. He urged engineers to continue providing the technical leadership and innovative solutions needed to accelerate national development, adding that bridging Nigeria’s infrastructure gap […]

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5 h. ago Federal Govt Backs Nurses, Midwives To Host Commonwealth Conference

The federal government has pledged to support the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Conference (CNMF), West African Region, in Abuja. Chief of staff to the president, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, when the leadership of the […]

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5 h. ago Federal Govt Committed To Peace, Security In Africa – Ribadu

The federal government has reaffirmed commitment to the fight against terrorism and the advancement of peace and security on the African continent. The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu made the commitment at a “Capacity Building Workshop and Preparatory Meeting for the Retreat of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) Committee of Experts of the […]

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9 h. ago FG’s tax reforms ’ll boost IGR, strengthen subnational economies — Adedeji

The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Zacch Adedeji, says the Federal Government’s ongoing tax reforms are designed to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and strengthen subnational economies across the country. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Adedeji stated this on Tuesday in Kano at the Northern Revenue Conference, themed ‘Readiness, […]

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11 h. ago Group seeks sustained pathway against environmental degradation

An environmental group, the African Climate Reality Project (ACRP) has called for a sustainable path forward against environmental threats like erosion, flooding and gas flaring. The group made the call in Port Harcourt, River State as part of a significant move to combat the escalating climate crisis. The workshop, which held at the Federal Government […]

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17 h. ago Governance, transparency portal to strengthen accountability in federal tertiary institutions – Alausa

…says we are engaging all unions Tunji Alausa, minister of education said the federal government on Tuesday launched federal tertiary read more Governance, transparency portal to strengthen accountability in federal tertiary institutions – Alausa

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18 h. ago FG pledges support for nurses, midwives to host 2026 Commonwealth conference in Abuja

The federal government has pledged to support the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in hosting the 2026 read more FG pledges support for nurses, midwives to host 2026 Commonwealth conference in Abuja

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19 h. ago Federal Government Pledges Support For Nigerian Nurses, Midwives To Host C’Wealth Conference

The Federal Government has pledged to support the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Conference (CNMF), West African Region, in Abuja. Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, when the leadership of the […]

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20 h. ago Federal Government, UNICEF Task Media Practitioners On Responsible Child Rights Reporting

Media practitioners have been urged on a renewed commitment to championing ethical child rights reporting. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Federal Government of Nigeria which gave the charge, said upholding ethical and highest standards of journalism, especially on children issues, was to shape the future they deserve. The UNICEF Chief of the […]

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23 h. ago Terrorism Charge: Court Gives Kanu Till November 5 To Defend Self Or Waive Right

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has given the Biafra nation agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, till November 5 to defend the terrorism charge brought against him by the federal government or waive his right to defend self. The court asked Kanu to consult with legal practitioners conversant with criminal laws to aid his […]

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24 h. ago G20: Africa’s growth key to global stability, prosperity – FG

The federal government has called for stronger international cooperation to advance Africa’s industrialisation and agricultural transformation, declaring that the continent’s read more G20: Africa’s growth key to global stability, prosperity – FG

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25 h. ago Ekpo pledges federal backing for $3bn Brass Methanol, gas plants

Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to advancing the Brass read more Ekpo pledges federal backing for $3bn Brass Methanol, gas plants

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26 h. ago Trump’s Threat: Cleric Faults Presidency, Says Genocide Exists In Nigeria

A security consultant and cleric, Reverend Ladi Thompson, has faulted what he described as the Federal Government’s denial of genocide in Nigeria, insisting that the killings linked to religious extremism over the past two decades amount to genocide. Speaking on Channels Television on Tuesday morning, Thompson warned that the crisis has reached a level that […]

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27 h. ago Abuja Residents Task Govt On Security, Donates Vigilante Outpost

Residents of Ushafa, in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have urged the Federal government to prioritise the security and welfare of its citizens, especially those residing in remote areas. The Chairman of the Pmagbe Community Landlord Association, Ushafa, Hon. Emeka Ohaeri, made the call at the weekend during the […]

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29 h. ago Govt Reports 20% Drop In Deaths, N566bn Recovery Of Stolen Funds

The federal government has recorded significant gains in the fight against insecurity and corruption between September and October 2025, with fatalities dropping by 20 per cent and N566.3 billion recovered from stolen public funds. Director general of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during the October edition of […]

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32 h. ago 15% Petroleum Tax: Premature import restrictions may lead to supply shortages, higher pump prices, LCCI warns

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concerns over the decision by the Federal Government to impose a 15 per cent import tax on petrol and diesel, noting that such ‘premature restriction’ on imports, without sufficient domestic production, could lead to supply shortages, higher pump prices, and inflationary pressures across critical sectors. […]

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34 h. ago FG flags off intensive training for youths in crop production in Ibadan

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Education under the aegis of the IDEAS-TVET initiative, has flagged off an intensive training programme for youths in crop production. The IDEAS–TVET Initiative, which is also supported by the World Bank, was designed to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, enhance employability, and […]

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40 h. ago FG reiterates commitment to national security, lists gains in anti

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of citizens as it highlighted recent successes recorded in the ongoing onslaught against terrorists and criminal elements.

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