8 h. 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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25 h. 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 […]

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25 h. 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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26 h. 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 […]

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53 h. ago FG, CREDICORP launch N5bn solar initiative to empower women nationwide

The federal government, through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), has launched a N5 billion clean energy initiative aimed at providing affordable access to solar home systems for women across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Themed “PowerHer 774 – End Energy Poverty for Women,” the project aims at enabling women to access local renewable energy […] The post FG, CREDICORP launch N5bn solar initiative to empower women nationwide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. 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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56 h. 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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58 h. 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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63 h. 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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3 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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4 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 […]

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4 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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5 d. ago Global surge in renewable energy: Implications for public policy in Nigeria

This article is based on Ember’s sixth annual Global Electricity Review released on April 8, 2025 – a must-read for read more Global surge in renewable energy: Implications for public policy in Nigeria

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5 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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7 d. ago How Ogungbile enhances Africa’s access to clean energy infrastructure

Kolapo Ogungbile is the chief executive officer of Lihon Energy – a business delivering renewable energy solutions to homes and read more How Ogungbile enhances Africa’s access to clean energy infrastructure

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8 d. ago Epileptic electricity: FG to inject 1,900MW solar power into grid

•Govt sets 8,000MW power goal by 2027, taps private sector for grid expansion The Federal Government has revealed plans to construct modular solar power plants with a combined capacity of 1,900 megawatts for the 19 northern states, as part of efforts to boost renewable energy adoption and expand the national grid. It also disclosed its Read More

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Lagos to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja In view of the irregular supply of electricity which has crippled businesses in Lagos State, the governor, Babatunde Sanwo Olu has promised to establish a $150 million Lithium Battery Assembly Plant at Lekki Free Trade Zone. He also vowed to set up a Renewable Energy University to boost local skills and […] The post Lagos to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Renewable Energy: REA, Lagos Sign Pact On $150m Lithium Battery Plant, Others

The federal government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State government to establish a $150 million lithium battery assembly plant in Lagos. This initiative, finalised during a roundtable in Victoria Island on Monday, aims to boost local manufacturing capacity and accelerate rural electrification projects across […]

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