2 h. ago ‘Inflation Doesn’t Go Up Forever’, Tinubu’s Economic Adviser Counters Atiku

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs (Office of the Vice President), Tope Fasua, has defended the federal government’s handling of the economy and dismissed criticisms from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following the latest inflation report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). He said Atiku’s intervention was mere politics as inflation […]

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3 h. ago Nigerians see no gains from subsidy removal — Civil Society tells Gov’t

…Says Citizens Still Waiting for Promised Dividends From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Gombe State have faulted the federal government’s handling of the fuel subsidy removal, saying Nigerians are worse off two years after the policy was announced. The Chairman of the Gombe Network of Civil Society (GONET) and Team Lead of […] The post Nigerians see no gains from subsidy removal — Civil Society tells Gov’t appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Atiku Demands Transparency In Sale Of Federal Stakes In Oando, Seplat, Others

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has called for transparency over plans to reduce the federation government’s stakes in joint ventures such as RAEC JV, Oando JV and Seplat Energy JV. He said the sales are being done under terms that appear to disproportionately favour select insiders and foreign entities, adding that it risks undermining Nigeria’s […]

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6 h. ago 5 New North Central Development Commission’s Directors Get Portfolios

President Bola Tinubu has approved portfolios for five executive directors on the board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to strengthen its capacity to deliver on its statutory mandate. The director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, issued a statement […]

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8 h. ago Sudden ban on sheanut exports may undermine investor confidence, threaten jobs —CPPE

Tribune Online Sudden ban on sheanut exports may undermine investor confidence, threaten jobs —CPPE …says over $3bn non-oil exports gains may be reversed The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that the sudden implementation of the six-month ban on raw Shea nut exports, by the Federal Government, may undermine investor confidence, threaten thousands of jobs in cultivation, aggregation, logistics, and trade in Shea nuts, and […] Sudden ban on sheanut exports may undermine investor confidence, threaten jobs —CPPE Tribune Online

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12 h. ago FG to revitalise silos concession scheme to curb $10bn annual post

From Okwe Obi, Abuja To curb $10 billion annual post-harvest losses, the Federal Government has revealed plans to revitalize silos concession scheme to ensure an effective storage system that would reduce losses and improve food storage ecosystem as well as achieve food sovereignty. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar kyari, stated this at a […] The post FG to revitalise silos concession scheme to curb $10bn annual post-harvest losses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NASU, SSANU threaten strike over unpaid allowances, withheld salaries

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have issued a seven-day strike notice to the Federal Government over unresolved labour matters affecting their members in universities and inter-university centres. In a letter jointly signed by NASU General Secretary, Prince […] The post NASU, SSANU threaten strike over unpaid allowances, withheld salaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago 2027: PDP demands legal backing for electronic transmission of results

Tribune Online 2027: PDP demands legal backing for electronic transmission of results The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday urged both the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a legal framework supports the electronic transmission of election results in 2027. 2027: PDP demands legal backing for electronic transmission of results Tribune Online

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17 h. ago New Federal Applied Sciences Varsity Kachia kicks off with 2,000 students

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK), recently approved by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has commenced its maiden academic session with about 2,000 pioneer students in line with Federal Government directives. President Tinubu had while granting establishment for the University directed the commencement of academic activities in September, […] The post New Federal Applied Sciences Varsity Kachia kicks off with 2,000 students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago 71 years after, FCSC unveils robust strategic plan to transform Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a bid to deepen reforms and reposition Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service for the 21st century’s governance demands, the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), on Monday unveiled a strategic plan at the FCSC Strategic Plan Stakeholder Validation Workshop in Abuja. Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Tunji Olaopa, […] The post 71 years after, FCSC unveils robust strategic plan to transform Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago FG to demolish Carter Bridge, declares structure unfit, beyond repair

The Federal Government has announced plans to demolish the 124-year-old Carter Bridge in Lagos, calling it structurally unfit and beyond read more FG to demolish Carter Bridge, declares structure unfit, beyond repair

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20 h. ago FG, REA sign pact to power grazing reserves with solar energy

The Federal Government, on Friday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy solar read more FG, REA sign pact to power grazing reserves with solar energy

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21 h. ago Federal Government Begins Selection Process For New Permanent Secretaries

The federal government, through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), has officially commenced the appointment process for five new Permanent Secretaries following the recent approval of President Bola Tinubu. The move was aimed at filling positions left vacant by the recent retirements of Permanent Secretaries from Imo State […]

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25 h. ago Anambra senator laments deplorable state of Onitsha roads, urges the FG’s urgent intervention

Tony Nwoye, the senator representing Anambra North senatorial district has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently fix the Onitsha–33–Aguleri–Ayamelum–Adani read more Anambra senator laments deplorable state of Onitsha roads, urges the FG’s urgent intervention

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25 h. ago Nigeria moves to local insulin production in landmark China partnership

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company Limited of China to begin read more Nigeria moves to local insulin production in landmark China partnership

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25 h. ago FG reaffirms commitment to providing reliable electricity to rural communities

Tribune Online FG reaffirms commitment to providing reliable electricity to rural communities The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable electricity to rural communities as part of efforts to FG reaffirms commitment to providing reliable electricity to rural communities Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Joseph Tarka Varsity Seeks Stakeholders’ Support For ‘Signing Out’ Ban

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), has reiterated its ban on final-year students ” signing out” and called on parents, guardians, staff and security personnel to help the authorities enforce it. The university Senate, which outlawed the practice on 15th February, 2025, said the federal government has reinforced the ban in all Nigerian tertiary institutions. […]

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27 h. ago New Nigerian Youth Congress President Pledges To Join Fight Against Unemployment

The newly elected president of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Comrade Annum Jethro Terhile, has listed the fight against unemployment as the uppermost priority on his agenda for the group’s members. Terhile said he would achieve the goal by partnering with the federal government agencies and other key stakeholders in the private sector through skill […]

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29 h. ago FG flags off construction of Makurdi/9th Mile Rd flyover in Makurdi

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Federal Government, has officially flagged off the construction of a flyover at Wurukum Roundabout in Makurdi, describing it as a gift to the people of Benue State and the surrounding regions. The flyover is a major component of the second phase of the Makurdi–9th Mile Road dualisation project. Speaking in […] The post FG flags off construction of Makurdi/9th Mile Rd flyover in Makurdi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Federal Government Takes IMO Council Campaign To New York, Courts UN Envoys

Nigeria’s campaign for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C has entered a new, high-profile phase in New York, as the HlMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, formally addressed Permanent Representatives of African nations to the United Nations at a reception in Nigeria House. Having officially flagged off […]

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