59 m. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Safe Blood Transfusion Project In Kano

The Federal Government has launched a new initiative aimed at transforming blood transfusion services across the country, pledging to ensure that no Nigerian dies from lack of safe blood. The Safe Blood Project, unveiled at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in Kano, is Nigeria’s first national training programme dedicated to transfusion safety. Coordinating Minister […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Advocates Nutrition Budget Tagging For Transparent Healthcare Delivery

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health system by institutionalising nutrition budget tagging at the national and sub-national levels. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Training of Trainers workshop on Nutrition Budget Tagging in Abuja, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro, […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Safety Campaign After Borgu Boat Mishap

The federal government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat mishap in the Borgu area of Niger State which claimed the lives of about 32 people on Tuesday, describing the incident as a painful reminder of the urgent need for improved safety measures on Nigeria’s inland waterways. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Exploiting Citizens With 100% Hike In Passport Fee, Says Labour

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the recent 100 per cent increase in the cost of obtaining and renewing passports, describing the move as an act of exploitation against ordinary citizens. On August 28, 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced that effective September 1, 2025, the cost of a standard 32-page passport with […]

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4 d. ago Federal Govt Cracking Down On Mining Licence Hoarders, Fraudsters – MCO

The federal government is intensifying its crackdown on licence hoarders and impostors in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. It has announced plans to revoke thousands of mining licences as part of a sweeping effort to clean up the industry and boost investor confidence. Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) Obadiah Nkom revealed during a live […]

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9 d. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils New Curricula, Sets New Subject Limits For Schools

The Federal Government has completed a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical education, aimed at reducing overload and enhancing quality learning outcomes. Announcing the development on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, said the review was conducted […]

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9 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Tackle Malnutrition Through Food Fortification

The federal government has renewed commitment to tackle the malnutrition crisis through large-scale food fortification, pledging stronger local solutions to reduce reliance on imports and improve nutrition outcomes for citizens. Speaking at the Nigeria Health Watch Roundtable themed: “Fortifying Nigeria’s Future: Strengthening Nutrition Through Local Solutions,” on Thursday in Abuja, the permanent secretary in the […]

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9 d. ago Federal Gov’t Sets 100% Performance Target Pacts With NSCDC, Other Paramilitary Heads

The federal government has signed new performance bonds with the heads of key paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior, tasking them to aim for nothing short of 100 percent efficiency in service delivery. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, yesterday led the signing ceremony with the Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Boards Of South, West, North Dev’t Commissions

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Boards and Management Teams of three newly established Development Commissions for the South-South, South-West, and North-Central regions. The ceremony, held on Thursday at the Rotunda Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, was performed by the Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, who charged the […]

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1 week ago ‘Passport Now Costs More Than Minimum Wage’, Obi Slams Federal Gov’t Over Fees Hike

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government over Thursday’s hike in international passport fees, describing it as another sign of the administration’s “disconnect with the people and their suffering.” Obi, in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, lamented that the […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t To End Police Escort Misuse By VIPs, Says Hadiza Bala

The Federal Government has announced plans to stop the misuse of police and other security operatives by Very Important Persons (VIPs), insisting that elite protection can no longer continue at the expense of national security. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU), Hadiza […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Hands Over Bauchi NHP Housing To Air Force Despite Opposition

Despite residents’ opposition, the federal government has handed over the 270 housing units of the National Housing Programme (NHP) on Ningi Road in Bauchi State to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). LEADERSHIP reports that the housing project, initiated in 2016 under the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, was designed to provide affordable […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Orders Shutdown Of Illegal Gold Mining Site In Gwagwalada

Amid growing concerns over illegal gold mining in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, the Federal Government has ordered mining marshals to seal off the illegal mining site in the area to avert potential environmental damage. This directive, issued by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Wednesday, […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Signs BASA Agreement For Direct Flights To Brazil

The federal government has signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil for direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. The agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and Brazil’s Minister of Transport, Silvio Costa Filho. This establishes a new framework for direct air connectivity between Nigeria and Brazil, […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Digital Portal For Teacher Registration

The Federal Government, through the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the United Kingdom-funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria has unveiled the portal to strengthen the Nigerian teaching workforce. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad said the launch of the portal will not only […]

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2 w. ago ASUU Asks Federal Gov’t To Suspend Action On 9 New Varsities

The Yola Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has demanded the federal government to immediately pause action on the recently approved nine universities until the existing ones received adequate funding, infrastructure and staffing. ASUU threatened the federal government will face industrial action if it failed to comply with the demand. The Yola […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Warns Kebbi, Niger, Kwara Residents To Leave Flood

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued an urgent warning to residents living along the River Niger in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara States, advising them to move to safer areas as water levels continue to rise due to inflows from the Republic of Benin. In a statement issued to journalists on Saturday in Abuja, […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Vows To Hunt Killers Of Worshippers In Katsina Attack

The federal government has pledged to track and bring to justice, the perpetrators responsible for the recent killing of worshippers in Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State. In a statement issued to journalists on Friday in Abuja, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, described the attack as callous and barbaric, condemning the […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Vows To Hunt Killers Of Worshippers In Katsina Mosque

The federal government has pledged to track and bring to justice, the perpetrators responsible for the recent killing of worshippers in Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State. In a statement issued to journalists on Friday in Abuja, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, described the attack as callous and barbaric, condemning the […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Moves To Save N24bn From Air Travels By Officials

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to cutting down on the high cost of official air travels across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) through the full implementation of the BisonFly Project, a cost-optimisation initiative introduced by the Ministry of Finance. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this […]

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