36 h. ago Insecurity: Zamfara Elders Berate Gov Lawal For ‘Hijacking’ Federal Gov’t Credit

The Zamfara State Elders Forum has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal for attempting to take credit for recent security improvements in the North-West, accusing him of political opportunism and failing to deliver on his campaign promises. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Zamfara Elders Forum, through its secretary, Dr Alhaji Umaru Yusuf Tsafe, described the […]

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51 h. ago FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework at a validation workshop in Abuja, signalling a shift from reactive disaster management to proactive flood prevention. The framework leverages early warning systems, community empowerment, and pre-arranged financing to mitigate climate-induced disasters, which impacted over five million Nigerians in 2024. […] The post FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches Action Plan To Tackle Flood, Climate Disasters

As the rainy season sets in with its attendant torrential downpour, the federal government has taken proactive steps to prevent flooding through strategic measures to enhance disaster preparedness and risk management across the country. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework, designed to shift disaster management from reactive […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Signs BASA Agreement With Trinidad & Tobago For Direct Flight

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and his Republic of Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, the Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago that will signal a new era of air connectivity between […]

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3 d. ago NECA Canvasses Support For Federal Gov’t On New Expatriate Reforms

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has canvassed support for the Federal Government and other stakeholders in implementing expatriate reforms, including the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria. The director general of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, stated this at a high-level stakeholder dialogue titled “Sensitisation on the New Expatriate Administration and Other Reforms” held at the NECA […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t, IFAD Train 600 Farmers In Budgeting, Farming Techniques In Benue

The FGN/IFAD coordinating office has disclosed that it has successfully trained over 600 farmers across five local governments in Benue State in budgeting, goal setting, saving, credit use, insurance investment, and other farming techniques. The Benue State project coordinator FNG/IFAD Value Chain Development  Programme Additional Financing ( VCDP), Dr Emmanuel Igbaukum, who disclosed this during […]

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Hails Cross River Over Climate Change Awareness

The Federal Government has applauded the Cross River State Government for its sustained commitment to climate change advocacy and awareness, describing it as a key stride in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume gave the commendation on Monday when he received contestants […]

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4 d. ago Minister Pays Homage To Alaafin, Expresses Federal Govt’s Support For Traditional Institution

The minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musawa has paid homage to the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade at his palace in Oyo Town. During the visit, the minister who was accompanied by her Special Assistant on Sub-national Development and Engagement, Hon. Abiola Abdulkareem Jagunlabi, affirmed the […]

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t Exposes Irregularities In Student Loan Disbursements By Banks

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has accused tertiary institutions of coniving with banks to short-change beneficiaries in the disbursement of the federal government’s student loans. The NOA said its investigations into the disbursement of the loans have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. This was contained in a statement issued to […]

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5 d. ago Reverse Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘Tell Your Papa’, Soyinka Tells Federal Gov’t

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticised the recent ban on the protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Nigerian rapper cum activist Eedris Abdulkareem. LEADERSHIP recalls that Abdulkareem, known for his similar protest song ‘Jaga Jaga’, which was critical of the then President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, recently released a new single titled ‘Tell Your Papa’, […]

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6 d. ago Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

As part of efforts to boost agricultural production and food security drive of the Federal Government, the Adamawa State Government read more Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Dismisses Targeted Persecution Of Nigerian Christians

The federal government has refuted a report by the United States Embassy in Abuja, claiming that Christians in Nigeria have been systematically targeted for extermination and other forms of persecution by fundamentalist Islamists in the country. Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in a statement on Friday, descibed the report as […]

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7 d. ago Again, Federal Gov’t Dismisses Allegations Of Lopsided Political Appointments

The Federal Government has dismissed recent claims suggesting imbalance and favouritism in federal appointments, reaffirming the Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to equity, fairness, and national unity. In a statement issued on Friday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the government described the allegations, particularly those circulating on social […]

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7 d. ago Benue To Partner Federal Gov’t On Empowerment, Resettlement Of IDPs

The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain a strong collaboration with the Federal Government to support the resettlement and empowerment of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Executive Secretary of BSEMA, Sir James Iorpuu disclosed this during the monthly distribution of food and non-food items to IDPs. […]

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8 d. ago Soludo launches open govt partnership action plan in Anambra

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has launched the State Open Government Partnership Action Plan II in the State. The read more Soludo launches open govt partnership action plan in Anambra

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Tertiary Institutions To Publicly Advertise Job Vacancies

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed all its tertiary institutions nationwide to henceforth advertise all job vacancies publicly. The ministry issued the directive in an official statement released by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the statement, the directive aimed to promote transparency, equity, and open competition in the […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Mulls 2025 Budget Review To Cushion Effect Of US Tariff Hike

The Nigerian government has said that it was considering an adjustment to its N54.99trn 2025 national budget as part of measures to respond to potential shocks of the United States’ global trade tariff hike. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the hint on Monday at a Corporate Governance Forum […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Begins Technical Upgrade Of Public Media Organisations

The federal government has commenced investment in cutting-edge technologies and the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment for public media organisations to enhance effective service delivery. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, in a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja, stated this in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, during discussions with leading […]

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1 week ago CCYM Asks Federal Gov’t To Reign In TikToker Seaking For Insulting Christian Clerics

The President of the Concerned Christian Youth Movement (CCYM), Dr. Paul Adama, has called on the relevant authorities to urgently curtail a TikToker, known as Seaking, from insulting respected Christian leaders, warning that if left unchecked, it could escalate into a religious crisis. In a statement released on Monday, Dr. Adama emphasised the importance of […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Reacts To Trump’s 14% Tariff On Nigerian Exports

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to the recent imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports by the United States. LEADERSHIP recalls that the President Donald Trump imposed a 14% tariff against Nigeria, claiming the country operates a trade surplus. However, a statement signed and released on Sunday by the Minister of Industry, […]

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