66 m. ago FG, CIG Motors Sign MoU To Train 365 Youths In Automobile Maintenance

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has formalized a partnership with CIG Motors Co. Limited to implement a nationwide automobile maintenance training programme for 365 young Nigerians under the Federal Government’s “Skill to Wealth” initiative. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters in […]

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets Infrastructure Growth With N300bn Fresh Sukuk Issuance

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging Nigeria’s infrastructure gap through the issuance of its N300 billion Series VII Sovereign Sukuk, which opened for subscription on Monday, May 13, 2025, and is set to close on May 20, 2025. At an investors’ meeting held in Abuja and organised by the Debt Management Office […]

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5 h. ago ‘Abuja Varsity Needs More Funding To Sustain Growth’, Acting VC Appeals To Federal Gov’t

Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Patricia Manko Lar, has appealed to the Federal Government for increased funding to support the institution’s ongoing development and transformation efforts. Professor Lar made the call during a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, over the weekend in […]

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9 h. ago Rivers Emergency Rule: 12 SANs To Argue Case For Federal Gov’t At Supreme Court

The Federal Government has put together 12 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) to argue its case filed by 11 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors against the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Akin Olujinmi (SAN) heads the legal team of the Federal Government. The […]

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12 h. ago Economic Diversification: Grant States N5bn Tourism Investment Funds, Akwa Ibom Tells Federal Gov’t

For the ongoing economic reforms by the federal government to yield fruits, Akwa Ibom State has made a case for a monthly disbursement of N5 billion to the sub-nationals by the federal government for the promotion of tourism sector. The investment cash would help shore up the tourism sites for more attractions by fun seekers, […]

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17 h. ago Federal Gov’t, CIG Motors Sign MoU To Train 365 Youths In Automobile Maintenance

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has formalised a partnership with CIG Motors Co. Limited to implement a nationwide automobile maintenance training programme for 365 young Nigerians under the Federal Government’s “Skill to Wealth” initiative. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters in […]

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61 h. ago Ministry, CIG Motors Sign Pact On Automobile Repairs, Training

Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and CIG Motors Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a nationwide training programme for 365 young Nigerians in automobile maintenance. The training, according to the director of information and public relations in the ministry, Iliya Rhoda Ishaku, will be conducted across the six […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Launches $500m Scheme To Boost Irrigation, Hydropower In 17 States

The Federal Government has launched the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, a $500 million initiative aimed at transforming the country’s irrigation and hydropower sectors. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, who chairs the committee disclosed this while speaking at the inaugural meeting of the project steering committee on Friday […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Tasks NIESV On Challenges In Real Estate Sector

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) to address the challenges in the real estate sector and position it for international investment. President Tinubu gave the charge at the 55th Annual Conference of the Institute with the theme: “Transform, Invest, Drive: Optimising Real Estate Finance and Taxation” […]

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3 d. ago 2025 Hajj: Federal Gov’t Flags Off Inaugural Airlift Of Pilgrims In Imo

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Friday, flagged off the Federal Government’s inaugural airlift of pilgrims from Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj, with a charge to intending pilgrims to ensure their conduct throughout their stay in the holy land reflects the values Nigeria hold dear. The grand ceremony […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Will Tackle Erosion, Boost Rail, Gas In Anambra – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu pledged on Thursday in Awka to address key developmental challenges confronting Anambra State and the Southeast region. These include erosion, underutilisation of gas reserves and Anambra’s exclusion from the National Rail Master Plan. Speaking at a civic reception held at Alex Ekwueme Square during his state visit, President Tinubu, in a statement […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Commissions N5.73bn Water Supply Scheme In Yobe

The federal government has commissioned the 3,200 million litres per day (MLD) Gashua Water Supply Scheme in Bade local government area of Yobe State, a step toward improving access to clean and safe water in the country’s North East. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, officially inaugurated the facility on behalf of […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Begin Extradition Of Simon Ekpa After Prosecution In Finland

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has disclosed that a leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, is currently facing trial in Finland. Prince Fagbemi made the revelation during a special engagement session organised to update Nigerians and stakeholders on the achievements of […]

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5 d. ago Stop Giving Terrorists Publicity, Federal Gov’t Urges Journalists

The federal government has appealed to media practitioners to refrain from giving undue publicity to terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of the country. Speaking at the seventh edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, underscored the […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Bans Procurement Of Foreign Goods, Services Where Local Alternatives Exist

The federal government has approved a far-reaching policy tagged the Renewed Hope Nigeria First Initiative, which mandates all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government to prioritise Nigerian-made goods and services in government procurements. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday after the federal executive council […]

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8 d. ago Nigerian Firm, Brazilian Varsity Sign MoU On Livestock Production

The chief executive officer, Silagreen International Agro Development Limited, Michael Olusegun Akinruli, has said that his firm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Zebu Breeders Association (ABCZ), Brazil, to boost food security in Nigeria through improved dairy production, especially cattle. He added that the cooperation was facilitated by the company’s […]

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9 d. ago Federal Gov’t Gets $191m Gavi Grant To Strengthen Health Systems, Boost Immunisation

  The Nigerian Government has received the sum of $191 million health systems strengthening (HSS) grant from the Global vaccine alliance, Gavi to reach 1.8 million children that have never received a single vaccine. This is targeted at increasing national immunisation coverage to 84 per cent by 2028. Gavi Director of Health Systems and Immunisation […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Summons Indicted VCs, NELFUND Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud

The Federal Government has summoned Vice Chancellors of affected universities and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to an emergency meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, following disturbing allegations of unauthorised deductions from student loans. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the situation as extremely concerning, vowing that […]

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1 week ago MOFI, Shelter Afrique sign MoU to bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit

The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has entered a strategic partnership with Shelter Afrique Development Bank, formalising a commitment to read more MOFI, Shelter Afrique sign MoU to bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Presents Licence To Isaac Balami Varsity Of Aeronautic As Institution Kicks Off

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially presented the approved licence for the immediate take-off of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had recently approved the university during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The approval of the university whose licence had been […]

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