7 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches AI Training For 6,000 Teachers Nationwide

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme to equip 6,000 selected senior secondary school teachers across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative, organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), seeks to integrate AI into the educational system, enhancing teaching […]

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10 h. ago Federal Gov’t Commits To Unity, Regional Dev’t, Says SGF Akume

The Federal Government sai it is resolute in its commitment to the ideas of progressive unity and socio-economic development across all states of the federation. This, according to the government, is evidenced in the creation of regional commissions to promote and facilitate faster development at the grassroots throughout the country. The Secretary to the Government […]

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17 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches Task Force To End Disruptive Fiber Optic Cuts

The Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) have established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables, in a decisive move to protect Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure. This initiative aims to tackle the widespread and costly problem of fiber cuts caused by road […]

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31 h. ago Federal Gov’t Suspends Council Meeting Over LG Crisis In Osun

The meeting of the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy earlier scheduled to be held in Osun State from February 25 to 27, 2025 has been postponed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the postponement, citing the heightened political tensions due to the crisis that erupted recently over local […]

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55 h. ago Energy Transition: Minister Lauds Federal Govt’s €7.6bn Deal With China Firm

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has applauded the federal government over its commitment to gradual diversification from fossil fuels to clean energy in line with global best practices. Towards this end, major step towards achieving green hydrogen in Nigeria was taken in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, when APPL […]

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3 d. ago Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia

Tribune Online Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia “Our commitment to women’s economic empowerment is evident in our clean stove initiative, which has benefited 600 women in Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Bayelsa States Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia Tribune Online

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4 d. ago N14bn Released For Regional Dev’t, But More Funds Needed, Says Minister

The Ministry of Regional Development (MRD) has revealed that only N14.1billion of the N35.2billion approved for its projects in 2023 and 2024 has been released by the Federal Ministry of Finance, raising concerns over funding shortages. During a ministerial briefing in Abuja, the Minister, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, alongside the Minister of State, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, […]

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Fill Top Management Vacancies In 4 Paramilitary Services

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that vacant top management positions in the four paramilitary services will be filled by the end of March 2025. The chairman of the Board and Minister of Interior, represented by the Controller-general of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Abdulganiyu Jaji, shared this update […]

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4 d. ago 2.5mbpd Crude Output: Federal Gov’t Targets Activating 50 Wells By March

The federal government is set to activate 50 oil wells by March this year as part of efforts to achieve a crude output of 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by the end of 2025. The chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, announced this goal while speaking in a […]

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4 d. ago Industrialisation: Federal Gov’t May Stop Patronage Of Toyota, Other Vehicles

The federal government has said it may consider the option to stop the patronage of Toyota vehicles for government officials if the automobile company and others that are mostly used by government and its agencies do not show proof of major contribution to the economy, including job creation for Nigerians. Minister of state for Industry […]

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Targets Over $150bn In Dead Capital From Land Reforms

The federal government is looking to unlock more than $150 billion in dead capital and expand its economy by at least 30 per cent through a National Land Registration and Titling Programme, an initiative which is in partnership with the World Bank. Speaking during the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development 2025 sector retreat […]

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4 d. ago Head Of Service Commends Federal Govt For Enhancing Sustainable Environmental Health 

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, has praised the federal government for its steadfast dedication to enhancing sustainable environmental health services and ensuring safety throughout the nation. Walson-Jack emphasised the crucial role of the Federal Civil Service in shaping, implementing, and enforcing policies that promote environmental regulations aimed […]

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6 d. ago Governor Inuwa Yahaya Hails Federal Gov’t For Approving Degree Programmes At FCE (T) Gombe

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the commencement of degree programmes at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gombe, describing it as a major milestone in expanding the institution’s capacity to train future professionals. Governor Inuwa Yahaya made this remark when he received the Governing Council […]

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6 d. ago Entrepreneur Asks Federal Govt To Provide Bailout For Media Outfits

The Chief Executive Officer of Megastar Media Communications, Adeniyi Ifetayo has called on the federal government to provide bailouts for media organisations to enable them navigate the economy crunch being experienced in the country. Ifetayo who stated this addressing journalists at the official unveiling of the Reigh Advertising and Megastar Media Communications Office in Abuja. […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Strengthens Measures To Combat Bullying, Unveils Hotlines

The Federal Ministry of Education has established a 7-member committee to address bullying in all Nigeria schools, reinforcing its commitment to student welfare and a safe learning environment. The committee will also be mandated to review reported cases, and ensure swift action, complementing the 21-member team working on a National Policy on Anti-Bullying. In order […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Needs Alternative Funding To Maintain 35,000km Road Networks — Minister

The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has disclosed that the over 35,000 kilometres of the Federal Government road network across Nigeria could not be funded through annual budgets alone, hence the need to source for alternative funding outside the government’s coffers. Goronyo stated this on on Monday while addressing the Management and […]

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8 d. ago #EndBadGovernance: FG, Katsina govt parley on skill acquisition for freed minors

Tribune Online #EndBadGovernance: FG, Katsina govt parley on skill acquisition for freed minors Federal Government, at the weekend, expressed its resolve to collaborate with the Kaduna State Government on the provision of skill acquisition and reintegration programme for the pardoned minors of #EndBadGovernance protest. Recall that the released minors and youths of the #Endbadgovernance were handed over to the State Governments in December 2024 in Abuja by the […] #EndBadGovernance: FG, Katsina govt parley on skill acquisition for freed minors Tribune Online

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