5 h. ago Federal Gov’t Blames Technical Glitch For Delayed Payment Of June Salaries

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) on Friday blamed a technical network glitch at Zenith Bank Plc for the failure to pay June 2025 salaries to some federal government employees whose accounts are domiciled with the bank. In a statement issued by the Director of Information in the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, […]

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23 h. ago Federal Gov’t Ramps Up Digital Resilience Efforts Against Cybersecurity Threat

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital resilience in order to protect the country’s cyberspace from the increasing cybersecurity threats. Indications to the development emerged at the maiden National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC), organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) with […]

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29 h. ago Stop Enriching Private DISCOs With Public Funds, Senate Tells Federal Gov’t

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to put an end to the use of public funds in supporting private electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), describing the current model as unjust and unsustainable. Raising the issue on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, […]

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46 h. ago Revised US Visa Policy On Nigerian Travellers Uncalled For, Says Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concerns over the decision of the United States Government to slam a revised visa policy on Nigerians, stressing that the decision was not in consonance with the principles of reciprocity. It noted that the US revised visa policy was at variance with principles of reciprocity, equity, and mutual […]

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47 h. ago Climate Change: Federal Gov’t Blames Deforestation, Urges Policy Support

The Federal Government has called for stakeholders’ engagement in tackling climate change for sustainable development. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made the call when a delegation from African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development Initiative (ACCARD) led by Freeman Elohor Oluowo in company of the African Climate Foundation […]

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51 h. ago Federal Gov’t Begins Reconstruction Of Eastern Railway Corridor

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that the Federal Government has commenced reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Eastern railway corridor. The Railway District Manager for the Eastern District in Enugu, Victor Adamu, disclosed this on Wednesday while responding to a national survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the abandonment of […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Declares Admission Into Tertiary Institutions Outside CAPS Illegal

The Federal Government has declared that any admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) will be considered illegal. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, issued the warning on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Alausa cautioned universities, polytechnics, and […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Denies Rumoured Release Of Water From Lagdo Dam

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has clarified that contrary to the rumours circulating in the media, the Cameroonian authorities have not released water from the Lagdo Dam. Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Richard Pheelangwah, in a statement on Monday, said that the minister, Professor Joseph Utsev, directed communication with the Lagdo Dam […]

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Surmounting Inherited Security challenges — NSA

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that  President Bola Tinubu-led administration remained firm in surmounting inherited security challenges threatening the nation’s unity and future. He emphasised a shift in the national security architecture where veterans remain vital components. Ribadu stated this at the 50th anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 […]

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Begins Structural Intervention On Carter Bridge

The Federal Ministry of Works has commenced urgent structural interventions on the Carter Bridge in Lagos following alarming signs of deterioration. Julius Berger, contracted in 2024, is currently working on repairing the substructure above the water, including pile caps and handrails. Underwater inspections had revealed severe damage beneath the bridge, suggesting that it has reached […]

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6 d. ago Release NDDC Forensic Audit Report Or I Resign As FCT Minister, Wike Tells Federal Gov’t

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the Federal Government to make public the findings of the forensic audit conducted on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), daring authorities to release the report or risk his resignation from cabinet. Wike made the bold declaration during an interview on Channels Television’s […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Honour 250 Nigerians At 65th Independence Anniversary 

The Federal Government has revealed plan to honour 250 outstanding Nigerians for their exceptional dedication, innovation and patriotism toward nation building as part of activities marking the 65th Independence anniversary. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the Compendium of 250 top performers in Nigeria to commemorate the anniversary, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […]

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t Approves 37 New Evacuation Routes To Curb Oil Theft

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the federal government has approved 37 new crude oil evacuation routes as part of strategic efforts to combat oil theft and enhance production. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja, NUPRC Chief Executive Officer, Gbenga Komolafe, said protecting […]

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9 d. ago Name Varsity After Dantata, MAAUN Founder Gwarzo Tells Federal Gov’t

The Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has appealed to the Federal Government to immortalise the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, by naming one of the universities in the North-West zone of the country after him. Prof. Gwarzo, who made the passionate appeal on Wednesday, said […]

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9 d. ago Federal Gov’t Strengthens Counterterrorism Framework With Revised National Strategy

The federal government of Nigeria has strengthened its counterterrorism framework with the Revised National Strategy. The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), in a significant step towards enhancing national and regional security, convened a high-level workshop on Tuesday to review and validate the revised national counterterrorism strategy (NACTEST). The NACTEST was first developed in 2015 and […]

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9 d. ago Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Truck, Solid Minerals To Federal Gov’t 

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday ordered the final forfeiture of a truck-load of assorted solid minerals to the federal government . Ariwoola while delivering ruling on the application filed by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said the applicant has convinced […]

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9 d. ago Federal Gov’t Approves N65bn Disbursement To Health Facilities

The Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) on Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) has approved the disbursement of N65billion to healthcare facilities to strengthen primary health care delivery and advance progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country. The breakdown showed that the committee approved the application of ₦32,880,443,906.00 drawn from the first quarter of 2025 […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Delegation Arrives In Saudi Arabia For Dantata’s Burial

A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has arrived in Saudi Arabia to receive the remains of late business magnate and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, ahead of his burial in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. Alhaji Dantata, aged 94, passed away in the wee hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Lauds ABUAD’s Global Recognition In 2025 Times Varsity Rankings

The Federal Ministry of Education has congratulated the Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, and the entire academic and non-academic staff of the institution on its recent global recognition. In the latest Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (2025), ABUAD achieved a historic milestone by emerging as the 84th […]

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1 week ago 100,000 Petrol Vehicles Converted To CNG In 1 Year — Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government has disclosed that over 100,000 petrol-powered vehicles have been converted to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the past one year, describing it as a major step in Nigeria’s transition to cleaner, more affordable energy. Programme Director at the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi), Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed this on […]

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