10 h. ago ‘Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Laws, Act Of Treason Against Nigerians’, Atiku Blasts Presidency

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Federal Government of committing what he described as an “act of treason against the Nigerian people” following allegations of illegal alterations to the new tax reform laws recently passed by the National Assembly. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Atiku said the alleged unauthorised amendments made to […]

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10 h. ago Stop blaming govs alone, FG takes 52% of revenue, Radda says

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda discusses the revenue sharing in Nigeria, stating the Federal Government gets 52%, leaving states to manage hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-blaming-govs-alone-fg-takes-52-of-revenue-radda-says/

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14 h. ago Kwankwaso Tells Federal Government To Absorb State Security Outfits

Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the Federal Government to integrate state-backed security outfits into the nation’s security architecture to bolster the military’s ranks and tackle rising insecurity. Kwankwaso made the call on Tuesday during the inauguration of 2,000 members of the Kano State […]

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18 h. ago FG engages agribusiness stakeholders to strengthen input supply

The Federal Government through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) engaged stakeholders in the agribusiness value-chain on

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19 h. ago Nigerians will resist new taxes without transparency — Aborisade

Chief Niyi Aborisade, has warned that Nigerians are unlikely to accept new tax measures unless the Federal Government provides clear and

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20 h. ago FG to introduce biometric Single Travel Emergency Passport in 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new biometric emergency travel document, the Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP), read more FG to introduce biometric Single Travel Emergency Passport in 2026

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20 h. ago Nigeria’s Economy Records 12 Consecutive Months Of Expansion In 2025

The federal government has says Nigeria’s economy expanded consistently for 12 consecutive months in 2025, reflecting sustained growth in economic activities despite global and domestic challenges. The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja while presenting the government’s end-of-year scorecard. Idris said the sustained expansion was evident in the […]

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21 h. ago FG charges newly promoted immigration officers on vigilance, professionalism

The Federal Government has charged senior officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to demonstrate heightened vigilance, professionalism and integrity read more FG charges newly promoted immigration officers on vigilance, professionalism

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33 h. ago Federal Government Approves Mandatory Drug Tests For Public Service Job Applicants

The Federal Government has approved the introduction of compulsory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective entrants into the Nigerian Public Service. The directive was contained in a service-wide circular issued on Monday, December 22, 2025, by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The move, according to the government, was […]

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35 h. ago PICTORIAL: Niger Governor Receives Freed Schoolchildren, Teachers

Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, on Monday evening, received the remaining freed 130 schoolchildren and staff of St. Mary Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara local government area of the State, released on Sunday. Amid tight security, the governor received the children and their teachers while lauding the efforts of the federal government through the […]

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35 h. ago Federal Government Hails INEC Chair Amupitan On Prestigious UNIJOS Award

The Federal Government has congratulated the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, on his conferment with the ‘Great Ambassador of the University of Jos’ award. In a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, the Federal Government described the honour as […]

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37 h. ago FG places security agencies on red alert ahead of yuletide celebrations

The Federal Government has placed all security agencies across the country on red alert ahead of the Christmas and New read more FG places security agencies on red alert ahead of yuletide celebrations

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38 h. ago FG declares Dec 25, 26, 2025 and Jan 1, 2026 public holidays for Christmas, New Year

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026, read more FG declares Dec 25, 26, 2025 and Jan 1, 2026 public holidays for Christmas, New Year

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40 h. ago ‘Tinubu Is Happy With You’, Ribadu Hails Fubara’s Leadership

National Security Adviser said the Federal Government delegation was in Rivers State to consolidate ongoing peace efforts in Ogoni land. The post ‘Tinubu Is Happy With You’, Ribadu Hails Fubara’s Leadership appeared first on Channels Television.

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40 h. ago Experts seek conservative revenue targets, asset reforms for 2026 budget

Some financial experts have advised the Federal Government to adopt more realistic revenue assumptions, prudent debt management and innovative asset read more Experts seek conservative revenue targets, asset reforms for 2026 budget

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42 h. ago UPDATED: FG declares holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations

The Nigerian Federal Government has officially declared public holidays for the 2025 Christmas, Boxing Day, and 2026 New Year celebrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-fg-declares-holidays-for-christmas-new-year-celebrations-2/

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42 h. ago JUST IN: FG declares holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations

The Nigerian Federal Government has declared Dec 25 & 26, 2025, and Jan 1, 2026, as public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-fg-declares-holidays-for-christmas-new-year-celebrations-2/

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46 h. ago Federal Government Confirms Rescue Of All 230 Abducted Niger Schoolchildren

The Federal Government has confirmed the successful rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, bringing the total number of freed pupils to 230 and marking the end of the ordeal. In a statement issued to journalists on Sunday night in […]

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49 h. ago EMTL revenue surges 66.1 percent to N222.90bn in H1 2025, outperforms target

Nigeria’s Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, rising to ₦222.90 billion, a 66.1 percent outperformance against the half-year projection of ₦134.17 billion, according to official fiscal data. The robust EMTL showing formed a key pillar of the Federal Government’s revenue performance in the period and has […]

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50 h. ago Eyesan’s appointment reflects FG’s commitment to stronger governance, others —WIEN

Apparently impressed by the appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),  Women in Energy Network (WIEN), a leading advocate for gender balance in energy sector leadership, said the appointment reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to stronger governance, inclusive leadership and a more diverse executive pipeline In […]

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