6 d. ago Bayelsa Govt Confirms Dep Gov’s Death, Declares Three Days Mourning

The state government said the 60-year-old deputy governor had been on duty earlier in the day before collapsing on his way to a meeting and was later confirmed dead at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa. The post Bayelsa Govt Confirms Dep Gov’s Death, Declares Three Days Mourning appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Federal Govt Can’t Fix Airfares, Sector Fully Deregulated — Keyamo

Says more planes coming, competition will crash ticket prices     The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday declared that the federal government had no legal powers to regulate or fix airfares in the country, insisting that Nigeria’s aviation sector had been fully deregulated for decades. Speaking to State House correspondents […]

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8 d. ago Federal Govt, Partners Launch Soil Health Programme to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, in collaboration with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, have launched the activities marking World Soil Day 2025 in Nigeria. The theme of this year’s edition, “Healthy Soils for […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Pledges Fair, Transparent Implementation Of New Tax Laws

The federal government has assured citizens and investors that the rollout of recently enacted tax laws will be carried out responsibly, transparently, and with consideration for economic realities. This commitment was given on Friday in Abuja by the chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Joseph Tegbe, following the inauguration of the committee […]

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2 w. ago Deutsche Bank, Federal Govt Open Talks On Carter, 3rd Mainland Bridges Rehabilitation Funding

The federal government and the management of Deutsche Bank have commenced talks towards funding the replacement of the Carter Bridge and the rehabilitation of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi on Tuesday received the officials of Deutsche Bank comprising the managing director, global co-head of Structured […]

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2 w. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Govt To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells Labour Congress

Human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount severe pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role in protecting Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country, despite being under the full glare of a functional government, remains an aberration. Falana made the remarks on Thursday […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: US Lawmakers Accuse Nigerian Govt Of Failing To Stop Killings

The lawmakers spoke weeks after Trump threatened military action in Nigeria over what he called the mass slaughter of Christians, a claim the Federal Government has denied. The post Insecurity: US Lawmakers Accuse Nigerian Govt Of Failing To Stop Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Sasa community school gets classroom makeover, solar water supply

Speaking at the handover ceremony held on the school premises, the Managing Director of SOS Children’s Villages in Nigeria, Eghosa Erhumwunse, said the organisation’s work is driven by the belief that every child deserves proper care, protection, and access to quality education.

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2 w. ago Alumni Association Cautions Federal Govt Over Implementation Of CBT System

The Ago Iwoye Secondary School Old Students Association (AISSOSA) on Friday, called on the federal government, management of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO), as well as other stakeholders in the nation’s education sector to exercise restraint before compelling secondary schools’ students to write their terminal examinations through the […]

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2 w. ago UNICEF, NGE, DAME worry over Nigeria’s declining children welfare

Stakeholders have declared that Nigeria is facing a child-welfare emergency, warning that worsening indicators in health, education, nutrition, water access, and child protection demand urgent and coordinated reforms.

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3 w. ago Court Orders Federal Govt, States To Provide Free, Compulsory Education For All Nigerian Children

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the “I hold that the […]

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3 w. ago Come Clean On ‘Dealings’ With Bandits, African Democratic Congress, Atiku Tell Federal Govt

African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have asked the federal government to open up on how the kidnapped Nigerians were released from bandits’ den. In separate statements, the coalition party and Atiku raised concerns about the opaque and troubling manner in which the hostages’ releases were secured. They were reacting […]

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3 w. ago Harpic Partners Federal, Lagos Govt To Champion Access To Safe Toilets, End Open Defecation

Harpic, Nigeria’s leading toilet cleaning brand from Reckitt, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving sanitation and hygiene across Nigeria. The brand partnered with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Lagos State Government to commemorate World Toilet Day 2025, themed “We Will Always Need the Toilet.” Recent data from the United Nations […]

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3 w. ago Federal Govt Mulls Using Dana Air Assets To Offset Debts— Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that the federal government may utilise Dana Air’s assets to refund trapped funds of passengers, airline travel agents, and other debts owed by the airline. The minister also stated that he would direct the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to investigate why funds trapped […]

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3 w. ago ‘Why Arguing When Nigerians Are Dying Every Day’, Peter Obi Challenges Federal Gov’t

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as the government’s misplaced priorities in the face of worsening insecurity and poverty across the country. Speaking at a recent event, Obi said the ongoing debate over whether the killings in Nigeria amount to “Christian genocide” missed […]

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4 w. 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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4 w. ago N2.094trn October Revenue Disbursed To Federal Govt, States, Councils

The Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has approved the disbursement of N2.094 trillion as revenue from October 2025 to the federal, state, and local governments of the federation. This reflects a marginal decline from the N2.103 trillion shared to the three tiers of government from the federation account revenue generated in September 2025. The N2.094 […]

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4 w. ago Security Crisis: Federal Govt Vows Tougher Action Against Terrorists

The federal government has restated its determination to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes across the country following a recent wave of attacks that has heightened public concern and anxiety. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja, where he provided updates on […]

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4 w. ago Federal Govt, Group Push For Stronger Child Protection Measures

The federal government and Save the Children International have renewed calls for stronger protection of children’s rights, improved access to education, and intensified efforts to eliminate child marriage across the country. The advocacy was reinforced in Abuja at the 7th National Children’s Parliament and the launch of the State of Nigerian Girl Report II (2025), […]

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last month Dialogue Will Resolve Federal Govt, IPOB Issue – Stakeholders

As the world awaits the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the case between the federal government and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, stakeholders in the South East have said a peaceful resolution rooted in dialogue, justice, and respect for human rights remains crucial to preventing […]

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