5 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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22 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 […]

Science

22 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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24 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 […]

Economics

52 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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53 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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55 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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60 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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2 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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3 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

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 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 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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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 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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