1 hour ago FG plans to inaugurate 30km of Coastal highway in May – Umahi

David Umahi, the minister of works, has said that the Federal Government is working very hard to ensure that 30 read more FG plans to inaugurate 30km of Coastal highway in May – Umahi

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2 h. ago Days Of Corrupt Cooperative Societies Are Over – Federal Gov’t

The minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has restated the federal government’s commitment to fighting fake and corrupt cooperative societies that steal and scam innocent citizens. The minister disclosed this at the flag-off ceremony of the National Intensive Training/Workshop  for Trustees, Management Committees and Managers of Cooperative Societies in […]

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2 h. ago Establish School Safety Task Force, Buratai Tells Federal Gov’t

The former Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd) has called on the federal government to establish school safety task force in the country for the development of education. Lt. Gen Buratai made the call in a keynote address at the 2025 International Hybrid Conference organised by the Faculty of Education, Federal […]

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3 h. ago Kano govt kicks on ‘constitutional breaches’ in Tinubu’s tax reform bills 

Tribune Online Kano govt kicks on ‘constitutional breaches’ in Tinubu’s tax reform bills  …opposes VAT increase, reduction in funding of TETfund, NASENI, NITDA as Sharia Council lists concerns in tax bills The Kano state government on Wednesday kicked against the constitutionality of certain provisions of the tax reform bills, specifically those granting the federal government extensive powers over state and local tax authorities.  The Permanent Secretary, Office of the […] Kano govt kicks on ‘constitutional breaches’ in Tinubu’s tax reform bills  Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Group demands inclusion of Pa Clark’s picture on N500 banknote

Tribune Online Group demands inclusion of Pa Clark’s picture on N500 banknote National Vice President (two) of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), High Chief Alabo Nengi James, has appealed to the Federal Government to immortalise late Pa Edwin Clark with his picture printed alongside that of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe on the N500 banknote. Alabo Nengi James, a recipient of the Oder of the Niger, made the appeal […] Group demands inclusion of Pa Clark’s picture on N500 banknote Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Digital Extension Platform To Reach 5m Farmers Yearly

The federal government has introduced the National Electronic Extension Platform (NEEP), a cutting-edge digital agricultural extension service that aims to improve productivity and provide real-time agricultural solutions to farmers. The platform, which is expected to reach at least 5 million farmers in its first year, was introduced yesterday at the National Agricultural Research-Extension Summit 2025, […]

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4 h. ago Codar Africa Announces 2025 Admissions with Scholarships Up to 50% for Tech Courses

Codar Africa, a Forbes-recognized tech training institution, has officially opened admissions for the 2025 academic year! To support aspiring tech professionals, Codar is offering up to 50% scholarships on tuition fees for qualified applicants. 🔗 Apply Now: www.codarhq.com/apply Making Tech Education Accessible In Nigeria, many individuals face barriers—financial and informational—when trying to break into tech. Read More

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5 h. ago Federal government trains federal information officers in South

The federal government on Thursday, 20 February 2025, commenced a 3-day training for select federal Information and public relations officers read more Federal government trains federal information officers in South-South zone

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10 h. ago Ogoni women threaten nude protest over planned oil exploration

Women from the Ogoni ethnic nationality in Rivers State have vowed to protest nude if the Federal Government goes ahead to resume oil extraction in the area without addressing their grievances. Speaking under the auspices of “Ogoni Women Coalition for Sustainable Environment,” the women said they would not allow the resumption of oil activities in Read More

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12 h. ago Stop frivolous petitions against MAN, host community urges A’Ibom groups

Maritime Academy of Nigeria’s host community, Akpakip Eyo Abasi group of villages of Oron, in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has urged certain individuals and groups sponsoring and financing frivolous petitions against the academy to desist forthwith. The community said such petitions can jeopardise the federal government’s efforts in developing the institution Read More

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12 h. ago Police train Jigawa officers in weapon handling, riot dispersal

The Jigawa State Police Command has taken a significant step towards enhancing the tactical skills of its officers. In a statement made available to newsmen in Dutse, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said that on February 25, the 35 PMF Dutse launched an intensive local training program Read More

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17 h. ago World Bank to loan Nigeria $2.2 billion for six key projects in 2025

The federal government is set to secure $2.2 billion in new loans from the World Bank in 2025, spread across six key projects. read more World Bank to loan Nigeria $2.2 billion for six key projects in 2025

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17 h. ago Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Experts in the Nigerian higher education sector have called on the federal government to promulgate law that will back a comprehensive national Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country suggesting that such a policy must have clear goals, priorities, and implementation plans. This was part of the communique issued at the end […] The post Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Hajj 2025: Upgrade Pilgrims Transit Camps, CSO Urges State Govs

A Hajj reporting and monitoring group, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has urged state governors across the country, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to renovate and upgrade Hajj transit camps in their domains ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja by its national […]

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21 h. ago FG to establish mini LNG project across all geopolitical zones

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Federal Government is committed to replicating mini LNG projects across all geopolitical zones of the country in line with President Tinubu’s initiatives to drive the economy using natural gas, Minister of State Petroleum Resources(Gas), Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said. Ekpo,disclosed this at the ongoing Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) which entered […] The post FG to establish mini LNG project across all geopolitical zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Era of fake Cooperative Societies in Nigeria is gone, says FG

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Apparently declaring war against fake Cooperative Societies in the country, the federal government has said that the era of such societies is gone. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi said that the federal government is poised to fight fake and corrupt cooperative societies who steal […] The post Era of fake Cooperative Societies in Nigeria is gone, says FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago FG partners Catholic Church to end open defecation in Nigeria

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has solicated support of the Catholic Church to end open defecation in the country by the year two thousand and thirty. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev made the call when he led Permanent Secretary of his ministry Mr Richard Pheelangwah and other management […] The post FG partners Catholic Church to end open defecation in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago FG urged to fund housing ministry to bridge 37m housing deficit

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has been charged to provide enough funding for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, to enable it to bridge the 37 million housing deficit. The charge was given by the former President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Aliyu Wamakko, who faulted the government’s […] The post FG urged to fund housing ministry to bridge 37m housing deficit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago FG unveils integrated resource plan for power sector in Abuja

Tribune Online FG unveils integrated resource plan for power sector in Abuja The Federal Government has concluded plans to unveil the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for the power sector. FG unveils integrated resource plan for power sector in Abuja Tribune Online

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28 h. ago OPEC Reaffirms Commitment To Unlocking Africa’s Full Oil Potential

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, (OPEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking Africa’s full oil potential, emphasising that that is remains the organisation’s top priority This is as the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) lauded the federal government on the conclusion of the divestment deals by International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria, stating […]

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