4 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mulls N30bn Annual Gratuity For Civil Servants

The Federal Government said considering was being given for the introduction of an annual gratuity payment estimated at N30 billion for civil servants in treasury-funded Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The scheme is being conceived under a new framework being developed by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) in collaboration with the Office of the Head […]

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7 h. ago Federal Gov’t, Stakeholders Move To Tackle Plastic Pollution

The Federal Ministry of Environment has developed, and implementing a National Policy on Plastic Waste Management that will provide a strategic framework for reducing plastic use as well as promote recycling and encourage innovation in alternatives to single-use plastics. Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal who said this in a keynote address at the 2025 […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Flags Off TVET Entrance Exam Into Tech Colleges For 30,000 Students

The Federal Government, through the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), has flagged off the 2025 entrance examination for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into Federal Technical Colleges across Nigeria, with over 30,000 candidates participating nationwide. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, disclosed this while monitoring […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Threatens Tougher Sanctions On Illegal Bunkering

The federal government has declared that it adopt tougher sanctions against those involved in illegal bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region. Director of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Hon. Ojukaye Flag-Amachree, made the vow while speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement organised by a pipeline surveillance firm, Pipeline Infrastructure […]

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Probe Into Air Peace, Oshiomhole Airport Face

The Federal Government has ordered a thorough investigation into Wednesday’s altercation between Air Peace and Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, at the Lagos airport. In a statement issued on Friday through his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said he has been in direct contact with both parties since […]

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5 d. ago We ’ll Work With Federal Gov’t To Deepen Democracy — Governors

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Federal Government and other stakeholders to deepen democratic governance and build a more inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous nation. In a Democracy Day statement released on Thursday, the chairman of the NGF and governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, congratulated Nigerians on […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria secures €850,000 from France to tackle plastic pollution

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The French government has announced a donation of €850,000 to assist Nigeria address plastic pollution through recycling. Beyond the funding, the French government said it would help Nigerian universities with recycling plastic and micro plants. The Deputy French Ambassador to Nigeria, Jean-François Hasperue, stated this at a plastic waste awareness programme […] The post Nigeria secures €850,000 from France to tackle plastic pollution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago KENNA Colloquium: Charting a path to infrastructure transformation in Enugu

The recent KENNA Colloquium in Enugu State on Thursday, June 5, 2025, brought together key stakeholders to tackle Nigeria’s pressing read more KENNA Colloquium: Charting a path to infrastructure transformation in Enugu

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t Must Act Fast To End Child Labour — First Lady

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on the Federal Government and all stakeholders to accelerate efforts to end child labour across the country, describing the situation as unacceptable and detrimental to the future of Nigeria’s children. In a statement to mark the World Day Against Child Labour […]

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5 d. ago Govt should implement, enforce policies against plastic misuse —NIEE

Tribune Online Govt should implement, enforce policies against plastic misuse —NIEE The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE) has advised that the government should implement and enforce policies against plastic misuse in the country. This was stated during the Engr. Bolarinwa James Olowe Annual Inter-Secondary Schools Competition held at University of Ibadan, Ibadan. The competition is meant to address environmental challenges related to plastic pollution in […] Govt should implement, enforce policies against plastic misuse —NIEE Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Kogi govt reaffirms commitment to security, warns against politicisation

From Sunday Nworie Ani, Lokoja The Kogi State government has reiterated its steadfast commitment to tackling insecurity and urged citizens, media stakeholders, and political actors to refrain from politicising the state’s security challenges or spreading fear. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 10, by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, […] The post Kogi govt reaffirms commitment to security, warns against politicisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu Endorses Chess In Slums Initiative, Promises Federal Gov’t Backing

President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the Chess in Slums Africa initiative, describing it as a transformative project that aligns with his administration’s vision to leave no child behind without wasting any talent. The President made this known on Monday when he received Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa and Guinness World Record holder […]

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Probe Into Alleged Neglect Of Accident Victims At FMC Abuja

The federal government has ordered a full investigation into a viral video that allegedly shows victims of a road accident being neglected at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. The disturbing video, which surfaced on social media over the weekend, captured scenes of visibly injured accident victims purportedly left unattended outside the hospital’s emergency […]

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9 d. ago Kano Gov’t Demands Compensation From Federal Gov’t Over Cancellation Of Sallah Durbar

The Kano State Government has demanded financial compensation from the Federal Government over the cancellation of the annual Durbar celebrations for two consecutive years in Kano Emirate, citing heavy economic losses. The State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Tajo Uthman, made the demand on Sunday during the traditional Sallah homage paid by […]

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1 week ago World Environment Day: Oyo govt launches initiative to address plastic pollution

Tribune Online World Environment Day: Oyo govt launches initiative to address plastic pollution Oyo State Government has used the occasion of this year's World Environment Day to announce the launch of the Oyo Plastic Drive, promoting awareness, incentivising plastic collection, and collaborating with recycling industries. World Environment Day: Oyo govt launches initiative to address plastic pollution Tribune Online

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1 week ago Plastic Waste Has Become A Silent Invader Of Our Homes, Food Chain, Says Olawepo

Tribune Online Plastic Waste Has Become A Silent Invader Of Our Homes, Food Chain, Says Olawepo-Hashim On World Environmental Day Plastic waste has become silent, but dangerous invaders of our homes, oceans and even our food chain. This is the submission of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on this year’s environmental day. In a goodwill Message personally signed by him, the frontline politician and former Presidential Candidate affirmed that the theme of this year’s event: “Plastic Pollution […] Plastic Waste Has Become A Silent Invader Of Our Homes, Food Chain, Says Olawepo-Hashim On World Environmental Day Tribune Online

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1 week ago NES Demands Stakeholder Collaboration To Curb Plastic Pollution

The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) called on stakeholders, government agencies, industry players, civil society organisations, and the public to tackle the country’s escalating plastic waste crisis. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the President of NES, Dr Efegbidiki Okobia also urged them to embrace local innovations and adopt the “5Rs” — rethink, refuse, reuse, reduce, and recycle. […]

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1 week ago World Environment Day: IBEDC sensitises Ibadan students, and market leaders on plastic pollution

Tribune Online World Environment Day: IBEDC sensitises Ibadan students, and market leaders on plastic pollution The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has sensitised students and market leaders on the dangers of plastic pollution in commemoration of the 2025 World Environment Day, with the theme, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution.’ World Environment Day: IBEDC sensitises Ibadan students, and market leaders on plastic pollution Tribune Online

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1 week ago Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day

Tribune Online Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day With plastic pollution still threatening lives, coastlines, and ecosystems across Nigeria, the Sterling One Foundation is taking concrete steps to tackle the crisis through community-led cleanups, strategic partnerships, and ongoing policy engagement. Earlier this year, the Foundation led a major cleanup at Elegushi Beach under its Beach Adoption Programme, a national initiative that has formally […] Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day Tribune Online

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1 week ago World Environment Day 2025: Medplus rallies Nigerians to end plastic pollution

Medplus, a Nigerian retail chain pharmacy, joined its voice to call for the end of plastic pollution globally, starting from read more World Environment Day 2025: Medplus rallies Nigerians to end plastic pollution

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