49 m. ago Dialogue: Ladigbolu cautions FG on new tax law, wants fairness, public sensitisation

Renowned cleric and former Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Rev. (Rtd.) Ayo Ladigbolu, has cautioned the Federal Government to approach the implementation of the new tax law with sensitivity, fairness, and adequate public enlightenment. Ladigbolu who gave this warning at the Southwest Summit on Economic Restructuring and National Renewal held in Akure, called […]

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2 h. ago State Assembly Probes Alleged Theft Of Electric Meters In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, has launched probe into alleged fraud and other unwholesome practices by the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) including diversion of prepaid electric meters facilitated by the federal government and the World Bank. LEADERSHIP gathered that aggrieved electricity consumers under the aegis of the Akwa Ibom Electricity Consumers […]

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2 h. ago South West Highest Contributor To Federal Purse In Mining Sector – Alake

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, on Thursday, revealed that the South West geopolitical zone was the highest contributor to the federal government’s mining revenues, accounting for N7.2 billion of the N13 billion in revenues generated by the ministry from the nation’s mining sector between January and September 2025. He made these remarks […]

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3 h. ago Nasarawa Gets Federal Govt’s Nod To Build 2 Flyovers In Mararaba

The Nasarawa State Government has announced that it has secured approval from the Federal Government for the construction of two flyovers in Mararaba, designed to alleviate the persistent traffic congestion in the area. Mr Wada Muhammed, Managing Director of the Nasarawa Urban Development Agency (NUDA), disclosed this while speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Lafia. […]

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7 h. ago FG moves to end export of raw mineral ores, integrates value chain approach

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending the export of raw mineral ores from Nigeria, describing the practice read more FG moves to end export of raw mineral ores, integrates value chain approach

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11 h. ago FG launches NIPOST–Paystack portal to boost revenue, transparency in customs payments

The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) Customs Duty Payment Portal, developed in partnership with Paystack, to read more FG launches NIPOST–Paystack portal to boost revenue, transparency in customs payments

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11 h. ago APC federal appointees planning to hijack Osun government ahead election — Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused Federal appointees of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the state of planning read more APC federal appointees planning to hijack Osun government ahead election — Adeleke

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13 h. ago FG, EU sign deals to boost health sector, local manufacturing in West Africa

The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...

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13 h. ago FG shortlists candidates for NIS, NSCDC, Fire, Correctional services recruitment

The federal government has announced the release of shortlisted names for the ongoing recruitment exercise into four major paramilitary agencies, read more FG shortlists candidates for NIS, NSCDC, Fire, Correctional services recruitment

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14 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Programme To Convert Waste Streams Into Economic Assets

The Federal Ministry of Environment through an initiative of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) in collaboration with RecycleStack, has unveiled the National Waste Marketplace Programme (NWMP) that will guide the nation in converting waste streams into economic assets and provide a structured mechanism for resource recovery and traceable transactions. The Minister […]

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20 h. ago FG, Gates Foundation push for local innovation to cut maternal deaths

The Federal Government and the Gates Foundation have reaffirmed their commitment to reducing maternal deaths in Nigeria through stronger local innovation, partnerships, and the expansion of homegrown production of lifesaving health commodities.

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20 h. ago Local refiners to gain as Tinubu approves 15% duty on imported petrol, diesel

The federal government of Nigeria has approved a 15 percent ad-valorem import tariff on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive read more Local refiners to gain as Tinubu approves 15% duty on imported petrol, diesel

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23 h. ago FG’s $2.5bn investments drive seen lifting dairy farming – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said the Federal Government has secured a $2.5 billion investment commitment to establish six modern read more FG’s $2.5bn investments drive seen lifting dairy farming – Tinubu

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27 h. ago No going back on government support for indigenous shipping —Oyetola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous shipping industry, declaring that there is no going back on efforts to reposition local operators for global competitiveness. Dr Oyetola gave the assurance recently when he received a delegation from the Nigeria […]

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28 h. ago Nigeria, EU launch transformative education project to empower youth, teachers

The Federal Government has inaugurated the national steering committee of the European Union(EU)-funded Education and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria (EISS) project, a major initiative designed to strengthen teacher capacity, promote digital learning and build a resilient, future-ready education system across six states. Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, speaking during inauguration of the […]

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33 h. ago FG releases ₦2.3bn to address ASUU salary, promotion arrears

reaffirms commitment to revitalising tertiary education The federal government has released ₦2.3 billion to universities nationwide for the payment of read more FG releases ₦2.3bn to address ASUU salary, promotion arrears

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34 h. ago Federal Government Deepens Dialogue With ASUU, Releases N2.3bn

Federal Government’s dialogue with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has deepened, with the release of N2.3 billion to universities across the country as part of efforts to address lingering welfare concerns and restore stability in the tertiary education sector. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, announced that the N2.311 billion represented […]

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38 h. ago Reps ask FG to reconstitute defunct Presidential committee on cassava initiative programme

The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged Federal Government to reconstitute the defunct Presidential Committee on the Cassava Initiative Programme, known as 'Composite Cassava Flour of 2002', with the aim of improving the welfare of cassava peasant farmers in the country.

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39 h. ago Nigeria signs $400m deal with Chinese firm to build steel plant in Ogun

The Federal Government has announced the signing of a $400 million cooperation agreement with Stellar Steel Company Limited,

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45 h. ago Attorney General’s Charge Abuse Of Court Process – Senator Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti—Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has asked a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to dismiss the charge filed against her by the federal government. According to her, the charge is an abuse of the court process. The senator had alleged that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the […]

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