24 m. ago Edun kicks off acceptance testing of NSW ahead of March 2026 operation

The Federal Government has commenced the National Single Window (NSW) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with the first cohort of participating stakeholders to ensure the unified and technology-driven trade ecosystem becomes operational by March 2026. The technology vendor CrimsonLogic, on Tuesday, walked each agency and stakeholder through NSW’s onboarding process, system navigation features and the operational […]

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5 h. ago Tinubu Moves Sarkin Adar To Head NEITI, Picks Shagari As NIWA Chair

President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment and appointment of officials in two strategic agencies of the Federal Government. According to a statement by the director of information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar has been redeployed from his position as chairman, […]

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8 h. ago FG to boost automotive sector with policy support, incentives — Shettima

The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen Nigeria’s automotive industry through targeted policy support and incentives aimed at positioning read more FG to boost automotive sector with policy support, incentives — Shettima

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8 h. ago ASUU Rejects 35% Salary Increase, Demands Proper Funding For Varsities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the Federal Government’s proposed 35% salary increment for university teachers, insisting that it fell far below what is required to address years of neglect in the university system. Lagos Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof. Adesola Nassir, made the position known during a press briefing on Tuesday […]

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18 h. ago NELFUND Has Reduced Financial Burden On Students, Says UNIBEN VC

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, on Monday said the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) introduced by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has drastically reduced the financial burden faced by Nigeria students in tertiary institutions. Prof Omoregie said since his assumption into office, students have been encouraged to enrol in […]

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19 h. ago Human Rights Group Urges Federal Govt To Improve Security Architecture

Human rights organisations, the Centre for Public Accountability, and the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations have urged the federal government to intensify efforts to improve Nigeria’s security architecture, using the threat posed by American President Donald Trump as a wake-up call. The human rights body also called on the United States government to respect Nigeria’s […]

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24 h. ago FG’s abolition of indigenous languages as medium of instruction in schools

IN a profoundly shocking, patently illogical and apparently destructive move, the  Federal Government, last week, suspended the use of indigenous languages as a medium of teaching in Nigerian schools, directing teachers nationwide to prioritise English instead. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the ban during, of all events, the Language in Education International Conference […]

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28 h. ago Federal Government, UNDP Launch Partnership To Promote Democracy In West Africa

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) have signed a landmark Regional Partnership For Democracy (RPD) to strengthen democratic governance, reinforce political stability and promote inclusive participation across West Africa. The RPD, which is an initiative of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, was coming at a time the region was grappling […]

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33 h. ago NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued an open and sincere apology to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of Nigerians, particularly loyal football fans, following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. In a statement obtained from NFF’s X handle on Monday, the football […] The post NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Kebbi: FG condemns attack, directs security agencies to rescue abducted students

Federal Government on Monday strongly condemned the night attack by bandits on the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in the Zuru Emirate of Danko/Wasagu Local

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34 h. ago Federal Government Vows Swift Rescue Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

The federal government has expressed deep concern over the abduction of female students from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State in the wee hours of Monday, assuring families of the victims that all efforts were being deployed to secure their safe return. In a statement issued to […]

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35 h. ago Again, Varsity Lecturers Threaten Showdown Over Unresolved Agreements

University lecturers have again warned of an imminent showdown with the Federal Government over unresolved agreements and what they described as a persistent lack of sincerity in negotiations. The Abuja Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Comrade Professor Adam Al-Amin Abdullahi, stated this while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday. […]

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35 h. ago How To Apply For Federal Government’s ₦50m Student Startup Grant

The Federal Government has opened the application portal for the Student Venture Capital Grant, a new national initiative offering equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to support student-led innovations. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, director of press and public relations, Federal Ministry of Education, on Monday. LEADERSHIP reports […]

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35 h. ago ‘Ponmo’ Consumption Draining Nigeria’s Leather Industry Of $5bn, Federal Government Raises Alarm

The Federal Government has issued a fresh warning over the rising consumption of animal hides, popularly known as ‘ponmo’, describing the trend as a major threat to Nigeria’s leather sector. Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ikemounso, raised the alarm on Thursday at the National Campaign Against Ponmo Consumption […]

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36 h. ago Federal Government Opens Portal For ₦50m Student Venture Capital Grant

The Federal Government has opened the application portal for the newly launched ₦50 million Student Venture Capital Fund (S-VCG), an initiative aimed at transforming student-led innovations into commercially viable enterprises. The scheme offers equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to students developing solutions in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medical Sciences (STEMM). Director of […]

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38 h. ago N116bn paid by NELFUND for students’ fees, allowances— Sawyerr

Akintunde Sawyerr, the managing director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has revealed that the agency has disbursed N116 read more N116bn paid by NELFUND for students’ fees, allowances— Sawyerr

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42 h. ago Nigerians raise concern over growing debt amid improved revenue claim

Some Nigerians have continued to raise concern over the Federal Government’s borrowing spree in spite claims that revenue generation has read more Nigerians raise concern over growing debt amid improved revenue claim

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43 h. ago MTN pushes Nigeria’s broadband ambition as active data users hit 51.1m

MTN Nigeria is tightening its grip as the leading driver of the federal government’s broadband ambition, announcing a significant leap read more MTN pushes Nigeria’s broadband ambition as active data users hit 51.1m

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44 h. ago Petroleum 15 per cent import duty: Suspension may cause job losses, erode investor confidence, CPPE warns

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that the recent decision of the Federal Government to suspend the 15 per cent import duty on petroleum products may cause job losses and erode investors’ confidence in the nation’s economy. The Centre gave this warning in a statement issued by its Chief Executive, […]

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44 h. ago Nigerians to stop paying five common bank charges from January 2026 — Oyedele

Millions of Nigerians will experience significant financial relief from January 2026 as five frequently applied bank charges are set to be abolished under the Federal Government’s sweeping tax reform agenda. The measures are part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s comprehensive fiscal overhaul, signed into law on June 26, 2025, aimed at easing the cost of […]

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