86 m. ago Federal Government pledges partnership with Akwa Ibom to provide access, affordable electricity

The Federal Government has pledged to partner with Akwa Ibom State towards the realisation of affordable and universal access to read more Federal Government pledges partnership with Akwa Ibom to provide access, affordable electricity

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2 h. ago ‘There Is No Law That Mandates Fubara To Resume Today,’ Says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has defended Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s absence from the Government House on Thursday, after expiration of the State of Emergency imposed on the State, saying governance was not confined to physical presence in office. “See, there is no law that says […]

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5 h. ago Publish Recipients Of N330bn Payout To Poor Nigerians, NLC Tells Federal Government

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, asked the federal government to disclose the full list of beneficiaries of the N330 billion reportedly disbursed to poor Nigerians under the cash transfer programme. The call comes amidst government’s claims that millions of citizens had been lifted out of poverty through social safety net schemes managed by […]

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5 h. ago Ajaokuta: Federal Government Refutes Dangote’s Claim, Says Steel Firm To Be Revived

The federal government has refuted recent claims by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, that the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) was beyond revitalisation, saying it was committed to bringing the decades-old moribund facility into productive use. A press statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations Department, Ministry of Steel Development, Salamatu Jibaniya […]

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7 h. ago NOUN Academicians Secure Patent Rights For Groundbreaking Inventions

Academic staff of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have recorded landmark achievements in research and innovation as some of them were awarded patent rights by the Federal Government. According to a press statement by the director of Media and Publicity, NOUN, Ibrahim Sheme, leading the awardees is Dr. Musa Runde of NOUN’s Department […]

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7 h. ago FG Pays ₦330bn Cash Transfers To Support Poor Nigerians — Wale Edun

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disbursed a total of N330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable citizens through the National Social Safety-net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. According to […] The post FG Pays ₦330bn Cash Transfers To Support Poor Nigerians — Wale Edun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Electricity Tariff Governance in the Nigerian Power Sector: Navigating federal oversight and state autonomy

Introduction The liberalization of Nigeria’s electricity market under the Electricity Act 2023 (“the Act”) introduced a paradigm shift by devolving read more Electricity Tariff Governance in the Nigerian Power Sector: Navigating federal oversight and state autonomy

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8 h. ago Ohanaeze Demands Immediate Release Of Kanu, Advocates Political Solution

President General of the apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Senator John Azuta Mbata has called on the Federal Government to urgentl release embattled leader of outlawed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The call followed reports that Kanu has some for about five years developed health challenges, including hypertension. Mbata also called on the federal […]

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8 h. ago FG restates commitment to safer environment, protection of ozone layer

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to safeguarding the environment and to protect the Ozone to enhance clean environment and address climate change. Minister of Environment, Malam Balerebe Lawal, stated this at the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention and 2025 Ozone Day in Abuja, yesterday. The celebration with the theme: “From Science to […] The post FG restates commitment to safer environment, protection of ozone layer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Food sovereignty: FG pushes for more investment in tomato, cassava, maize

From Okwe Obi, Abuja To achieve food sovereignty, the Federal Government has pushed for more investment in staple crops like tomato, cassava, and maize. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, added that the cultivation would increase productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen food security, and ensure strong financial returns for investors. Kyari made this […] The post Food sovereignty: FG pushes for more investment in tomato, cassava, maize appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Heritage Restored As Nigerian History Becomes Compulsory Subject In School Curriculum

The Federal Government has officially reinstated Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum. The policy move aims to promote national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young learners. The announcement was made on Wednesday through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the […] The post Heritage Restored As Nigerian History Becomes Compulsory Subject In School Curriculum appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Culture

14 h. ago Federal Pensioners Urge FG To Implement Approved Pension Increase

The Federal Civil Service Pensioners branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has called on the Federal Government to implement the N32,000 pension increase approved for retirees. In Abuja, the National President of the branch, Comrade Frederick Eguaoba, noted that while the new national minimum wage of N70,000 has been implemented for workers, pensioners […]

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14 h. ago Federal Government Flags Off N12bn Renewed Hope Solar Project

The federal government has launched a seven-megawatt solar project at the hospital within 48 hours after the power dispute between Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). During the flag-off in Kano, Abubakar Bichi, chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations and member representing Bichi Federal constituency, said over […]

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17 h. ago Boundaries Of Federal And State Governments In Electricity Regulations

The enactment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN),1999 (Fifth Alteration) (No.17) Act,2023 and the Electricity Act, 2023 which paved way for full devolution of intra-state electricity regulatory powers to state governments have stirred up a lot of contestations amongst stakeholders than ever imagined. The bone of contention appears rooted in the […]

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19 h. ago 4% FOB suspension’ll crash production cost, boost economy –MAN

By Merit Ibe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has joined the legion of stakeholders currently applauding the federal government for suspending the reintroduced 4 per cent Free-on-Board charge on imports. According to the association, the move will help crash the costs of local production, deepen domestic value chain addition and ultimately galvanise economic diversification. […] The post 4% FOB suspension’ll crash production cost, boost economy –MAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

23 h. ago Federal, State, Local Governments Share N2.22trn August Revenue

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its September 2025 meeting chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N2.225 trillion to the three tiers of government as federation allocation for the month of August 2025 from a gross total of N3.635 trillion. […]

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24 h. ago FG disburses benefits to 8.1m households under NSIP, targets 15m by December

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has said that over 8.1 million households have so far benefited from its National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), representing a 54 per cent coverage rate as of August 2025. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who disclosed this at a press briefing […] The post FG disburses benefits to 8.1m households under NSIP, targets 15m by December appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Federal Government Reintroduces History As Compulsory Subject

The Federal Government has reintroduced Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the national basic education curriculum. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, who disclosed this, expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for championing the landmark reform under the Renewed Hope […]

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28 h. ago 8.1 million households benefit from Social Safety Net as FG links NIN to direct transfers — Edun

Tribune Online 8.1 million households benefit from Social Safety Net as FG links NIN to direct transfers — Edun The Federal Government said 8.1 million households are now beneficiaries of its National Social Safety Net Programme, designed to cushion the impact of economic reforms on the poorest and most vulnerable citizens. 8.1 million households benefit from Social Safety Net as FG links NIN to direct transfers — Edun Tribune Online

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28 h. ago FG disburses ₦330bn in cash transfers to poor households – Edun

The federal government has disbursed up to ₦330 billion in direct cash transfers to poor and vulnerable households across the read more FG disburses ₦330bn in cash transfers to poor households – Edun

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