74 m. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Centre To Combat Immigration Document Fraud

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed the plan of the Federal Government to establish a centralised system targeted at tackling immigration and document fraud. Dr Tunji-Ojo who revealed this at a meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, David Hanson, alongside representatives from the UK Home Office, National […]

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3 h. ago Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement

From Idu Jude Abuja The federal government of Nigeria says it will put up a working committee to address the incessant road accidents on Nigerian roads caused by trailers and tankers. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali inaugurated the committee during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja recently, marking a strategic step toward addressing […] The post Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Transport

4 h. ago Federal Gov’t Sets Up Committee To Curb Trailer, Tanker Accidents

Worried by the rising cases of tanker and trailer accidents on the major highways, the federal government has set up a special committee to investigate the menace and proffer solutions to recurrent incidents. The committee comprises representatives of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Institute of Transport […]

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36 h. ago Rivers State Govt applauds Federal Govt unity colleges old students, offers support for bringing sports festival to PH

… As Federal Govt College Ikot Ekpene wins with 8 gold medals The Rivers State government has applauded the old read more Rivers State Govt applauds Federal Govt unity colleges old students, offers support for bringing sports festival to PH

Sport

3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

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4 d. ago ‘₦47bn Annual Electricity Bill Unsustainable’, Again, Federal Gov’t Defends ₦10bn Aso Rock Solar Power Project

The Federal Government has once again emphasised its decision to install solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa, maintaining that it was unsustainable to continue to pay about ₦47 billion yearly in electricity bills for the Seat of Power. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdulahi, said the huge amount […]

Science

4 d. ago Ugochinyere Cries Out Over Devastating Gully Erosion In Imo, Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention

The lawmaker representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has raised the alarm over the worsening gully erosion crisis ravaging several communities in his constituency. He called on the Federal Government for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of lives and property. Speaking […]

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Agribusiness Policy To Stabilise Food Prices

The Federal Government is set to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity, stabilise food prices, and drive economic growth. The NAPM is part of broader initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through data-driven policies and public-private partnerships. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this while speaking on Friday in […]

Economics

5 d. ago Insecurity: NGF sets up committee to collaborate with security agencies

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has formed a sub-committee to work with security agency heads to tackle Nigeria’s rising insecurity. This follows a presentation on technology-driven security initiatives by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, announced this after an NGF meeting briefed by the […] The post Insecurity: NGF sets up committee to collaborate with security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Seize Properties Of Retired Civil Servants Defaulting On Housing Loans

  The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has disclosed that it has begun compiling the list of retired civil servants who have not fully repaid the housing loans they obtained. The head of information and public relations at FGSHLB, Ngozi Obiechina, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja while quoting the […]

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t, Stakeholders To Grant 3m Women Access To Renewable Energy Credit

The federal government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, and in collaboration with the Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp), among others, will grant 3 million Nigerian women access to N5 million worth of renewable energy credit. Themed, “PowerHer 774 – End Energy Poverty for Women,” the project aims at enabling women access local renewable energy […]

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5 d. ago Southern Monarchs Condemn Uromi Killing, Urge Federal Gov’t To Address Insecurity

The Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), has condoled with the families and loved ones of the Northern hunters who lost their lives in the Uromi incident. The traditional rulers condemned the violence that led to the loss of lives of the hunters and prayed for peace and stability in the affected community. In a […]

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t Releases 8 New Improved Crop Varieties To Boost Food Production

The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, has secured official approval for the release of eight improved crop varieties. The approval was granted during the 35th meeting of the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties and Livestock Breeds/Fisheries, which was held in Ibadan. According to a statement issued by the institute’s […]

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Releases ₦50bn Earned Academic Allowance To Varsity Unions

The Federal Government had released the sum of ₦50 billion to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the settlement of their Earned Allowances as promised by President Bola Tinubu. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, in Abuja on Wednesday. The Federal Government of Nigeria and the […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Warns Against Politicising Killings As Death Toll Hits 72 In Benue Attacks

The Federal Government has warned those it described as political jobbers against taking advantage of the killings in Benue and other parts of the country as a ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. This is even as the Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia disclosed that the death toll from the recent attacks by herdsmen […]

Events

7 d. ago Benue Killings: Super Falcons Star Questions Federal Govt’s ‘Silence’, Calls For Urgent Actions

Peace Ogebe, a prominent player in the Super Falcons squad, has expressed deep concern over the continued killings in her home state of Benue, challenging the federal government’s alleged silence on the ongoing crisis. The Nigerian international player revealed that the continuous killing of innocent civilians in her community has left her restless and heartbroken. […]

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7 d. ago Stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s clean energy future at CADEF’s workshop

By Chinenye Anuforo The transition to clean energy is paramount for Nigeria’s sustainable development, offering a pathway to energy security, environmental preservation, and economic growth. Recognizing this critical need, the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF), a non-profit committed to consumer rights and empowerment, is set to host a significant Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Stakeholders’ […] The post Stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s clean energy future at CADEF’s workshop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Power outage: Kebbi Gov sets up committee to investigate persistent blackout despite N150m to KAEDCO

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has constituted a committee headed by the Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, to investigate and address the persistent power outages in Kebbi State. Idris who stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after attending a meeting of the Kebbi Elders Consultative Forum on […] The post Power outage: Kebbi Gov sets up committee to investigate persistent blackout despite N150m to KAEDCO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t Partners NGO To Empower 1,000 Youths On Shoemaking, Maintenance

At least 1,000 Nigerian youths are set to benefit from a shoemaking and maintenance training programme organised by the office of the special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on capacity development, Alhaji Sadiq Rabiu, in partnership with Reality Youth for Good Leadership and Support Initiative. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the deputy executive director […]

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9 d. ago Ohanaeze election impasse: Bayelsa declares Odunukwe president

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Bayelsa State government has put to rest the controversy trailing the election of the President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Bayelsa State with the declaration of Dr Frank Odunukwe as the President-Elect. The declaration followed the decision to uphold and implement the report submitted by the Chief Collins Cocodia committee set up to […] The post Ohanaeze election impasse: Bayelsa declares Odunukwe president-elect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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