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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56 h. ago FG must safeguard schools for our future generations – CATAI warns

The Centre for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), has urged the federal government to enhance security and protection for read more FG must safeguard schools for our future generations – CATAI warns

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4 d. ago FG urged to prioritise citizens in economic, security reforms

John David, chief executive officer, Data Addicts LLC, has called on the Federal Government to put Nigerians at the centre read more FG urged to prioritise citizens in economic, security reforms

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5 d. ago Edo Seeks Federal Government’s Intervention Over Land Dispute With Delta

The deputy governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has appealed to the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, intercede on the land dispute between the state and its neighbouring Delta State. The deputy governor made the appeal when he led a delegation comprising officials of the state government and members of the […]

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5 d. ago Abductions: “It’s Not Too Late To Declare State Of Emergency” — Atiku Tells FG

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on insecurity following another mass abduction of schoolchildren in Niger State. Atiku, reacting to Friday’s attack on St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, warned that the spiraling kidnappings across the country demand […] The post Abductions: “It’s Not Too Late To Declare State Of Emergency” — Atiku Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Federal Govt Cautions Nigeria’s Media Against Foreign Misinformation

The Federal Government has urged Nigerian broadcasters to play a stronger role in defending the country’s information sovereignty, countering foreign misinformation, and promoting national cohesion—warning that distorted international narratives pose a threat to Nigeria’s stability and global reputation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call in Abuja yesterday while addressing the […]

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7 d. ago ASUU warns of fresh crisis, urges FG to honour agreements, prioritise education

ASUU issues a strike warning, urging the Federal Government to honour agreements on salaries and university funding to avert a fresh nationwide crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/asuu-warns-of-fresh-crisis-urges-fg-to-honour-agreements-prioritise-education/

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Kwankwaso urges FG to reinforce military, Police

Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the capacity of the

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9 d. 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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1 week ago Stakeholders Caution Federal Govt On $2.5Bn Animal Farming Investment In 6 States

Stakeholders at the Northern Zonal workshop on animal farming have urged the federal government to tread with caution in the implementation of the framework of a $2.5 billion animal farming investment with a Brazilian firm. The workshop which took place in Minna was organised by Youth in Agroecology and Restoration Network (YARN). It was aimed […]

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1 week ago Falana Urges Kidnap Victims To Sue Federal Government, Seek Ransom Refund

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has advised Nigerians who have paid ransom to kidnappers to drag the Federal Government to court and demand a refund, insisting that the state had failed in its constitutional duty to protect them. Falana, who spoke at the opening of the Legal Year of the Faculty of Law, Yakubu […]

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1 week ago Islamic Cleric Urges Nigerian Government To Embrace November 15 As Philanthropy Day

In a call to action, the Federal Government has been urged to adopt November 15 as National Philanthropy Day, joining nations like Canada, Mexico, and the United States in recognising the important date. Imam Faud Adeyemi, the Executive Director and Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, make the call during the commemoration of Al Habibiyyah […]

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1 week ago World Diabetes Day: CAPPA Backs Call For State Of Emergency On Diabetes Care

As the world marks World Diabetes Day on Friday, November 14, 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has backed the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) in urging the federal government to declare a national emergency on diabetes care and upwardly revise the sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) tax, amongst other life-saving healthy food policies. In […]

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2 w. ago Universities’ lecturers deserve dignified living wage, ASUU tells FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Akure Zone, on Thursday urged the Federal Government to prioritise education in the country by paying its members a

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2 w. ago Civil service reforms vital for improved national productivity, welfare, NCSU tells FG

The Nigerian Civil Service Union (NCSU) has urged the Federal Government to implement reforms aimed at improving the welfare and read more Civil service reforms vital for improved national productivity, welfare, NCSU tells FG

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2 w. ago Civil Society Group Wants Implementation Of 15% Fuel Tariff Delayed

The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has urged the federal government to delay the planned introduction of a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel, warning that the move could trigger a sharp rise in pump prices and worsen the current economic hardship. The organisation said the policy should not […]

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2 w. ago FG tasks aviation operators on transparency, responsible financial practices

The Federal Government has urged aviation industry operators to be transparent and responsible in their financial practices as part of their obligations under the implementation of the Cape Town Convention in Africa.

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2 w. ago FG urges calm over Trump’s comments on Nigeria’s security situation

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to remain calm following recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the security read more FG urges calm over Trump’s comments on Nigeria’s security situation

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2 w. ago Trump’s Threats: Federal Government Urges Nigerians To Remain Calm

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to remain calm in the face of the diplomatic spat between the United States and Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, expressed this in Dutse, Jigawa State, while on a courtesy visit to Governor Umar A. Namadi. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has all it takes […]

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2 w. ago Church urges FG, security agencies to stem tide of bloodshed

…Calls for balanced, humane & transparent tax regime The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on the Federal Government read more Church urges FG, security agencies to stem tide of bloodshed

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