97 m. ago ‘Government Bound To Offer Free, Compulsory Education For Nigerian Children’, Court Rules

  Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the Nigerian child is […]

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4 h. ago JUST IN: Tinubu’s govt breaks silence on military coup in Guinea

President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has broken its silence on Wednesday’s military coup in

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6 h. ago Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn annually in forex — Official

Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn in foreign exchange annually by replacing fuel imports, boosting GDP, and creating thousands of local jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-saves-nigeria-over-%e2%82%a610bn-annually-in-forex-official/

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7 h. ago Nigeria Shifting To Gas For Sustainable Transport Future – Minister

Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has stated that Nigeria’s shift away from costly and polluting fuels towards the abundant and environmentally friendly natural gas has become a key pillar of the federal government’s vision for a sustainable transport future under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. The minister stated this […]

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7 h. ago FG secures over $2bn fresh investments on power reforms — Adelabu

The Federal Government has secured over $2 billion in new investments on the back of sweeping power sector reforms driven read more FG secures over $2bn fresh investments on power reforms — Adelabu

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7 h. ago FG unveils national strategy for meeting EU deforestation regulation

The Federal Government has unveiled a White Paper outlining Nigeria’s national strategy for compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation read more FG unveils national strategy for meeting EU deforestation regulation

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11 h. ago Parents Allege Breach Of Scholarship Bilateral Education Agreement

Parents and guardians of recipients of foreign and local scholarships have alleged that the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement has been breached, as the concerned students have not been paid their stipends. The Forum of Parents and Guardians of the Federal Government Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship Recipients made the allegation when they appeared before the […]

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13 h. ago Come Clean On ‘Dealings’ With Bandits, African Democratic Congress, Atiku Tell Federal Govt

African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have asked the federal government to open up on how the kidnapped Nigerians were released from bandits’ den. In separate statements, the coalition party and Atiku raised concerns about the opaque and troubling manner in which the hostages’ releases were secured. They were reacting […]

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13 h. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils AFCON 2025 Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster includes 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two centre referees […]

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17 h. ago Nigeria to collaborate with University of Doha to boost TVET

The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), Qatar, in line with the ongoing efforts to expand and modernise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across Nigeria. UDST is a leading institution for applied education and research, contributing to Qatar’s sustainable development and the […]

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18 h. ago Starz, NAMM condemn planned upgrade of MAN, Oron to university

•Disagree over degree-awarding status The chairman of Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL), Greg Ogbeifun and the president of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM), Captain Tajudeen Alao, have condemned the plan by the Federal Government to upgrade the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron to a university. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, Engineer Ogbeifun […]

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23 h. ago Federal Government Urged To Ban Importation Of Locally Produced Goods

The Federal Government has been urged to take decisive steps to protect local manufacturers by discouraging the importation of products already produced domestically. The appeal was made by Abass Fawaz, a director at Prestige Cosmetic Limited, during the Beauty West Africa Trade Exhibition at Landmark Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, which commenced on Tuesday. Fawaz […]

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23 h. ago Nigeria moves to stop $4bn export losses, signs agric deal with NASRDA

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, unveiled a national agricultural traceability and environmental monitoring framework designed to shield Nigeria from losing read more Nigeria moves to stop $4bn export losses, signs agric deal with NASRDA

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23 h. ago Review Firearm Law To Allow Responsible Citizens Own Guns, Senate Tells Federal Government

The Senate has called on the federal government to review the country’s firearm laws to allow responsible citizens to own guns, citing the escalating insecurity across Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. The call followed the adoption of a motion titled ‘Urgent Need To Address Escalating Insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger States’, which highlighted recent […]

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26 h. ago Nigeria Risks $3bn Yearly Loss Over Failure To Meet EU Deforestation Rules

Nigeria could lose over $1 billion in direct agricultural export earnings and more than $3 billion in total economic value each year if it does not align with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). A new federal government white paper launched in Abuja on Wednesday has revealed. Under the EUDR rules, commodities entering the EU […]

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26 h. ago Publisher Mamu Not Mandated To Negotiate With Terrorists, Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Department of State Service (DSS), on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that a Kaduna-based newspaper publisher, Tukur Mamu, standing trial over alleged terrorism funding was not at any time appointed by the federal government to negotiate with terrorists that attacked Abuja-Kaduna Train service in 2022. The witness, an […]

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26 h. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 2025 AFCON Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees (VARs) for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster included 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two […]

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28 h. ago Failure To Declare Bandits As Terrorists Hinders Nigeria’s Fight Against Insecurity, Says APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Abdulrahoof Bello, has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s failure to classify bandits as terrorists, describing it as a significant obstacle in tackling the recent surge in insecurity across Nigeria. According to Bello, lack of a clear legal framework to treat armed criminal groups […]

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30 h. ago VIDEO: FG’s Failure To Declare Bandits As Terrorists A Major Challenge — APC Chieftain

The APC chieftain asked the Federal Government to make amendments to the constitution and return the country to a regional system of administration.  The post VIDEO: FG’s Failure To Declare Bandits As Terrorists A Major Challenge — APC Chieftain appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago VIDEO: FG’s Failure To Designate Bandits As Terrorists A Major Challenge — APC Chieftain

The APC chieftain asked the Federal Government to make amendments to the constitution and return the country to a regional system of administration.  The post VIDEO: FG’s Failure To Designate Bandits As Terrorists A Major Challenge — APC Chieftain appeared first on Channels Television.

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