…the reports are grave enough to demand an urgent and coordinated response from the Federal Government,” it said. The rights group urged the Federal Government and the Niger State Government to intensify efforts to establish the whereabouts of the abducted worshippers and secure their safe release. It also called for ur…

…described the attackers as “enemies of peace and enemies of humanity,” as he assured the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safe return of the abductees. “Those who carried out this cowardly attack on defenceless Nigerians are enemies of peace and enemies of humanity, who will not go scot-free. “I extend m…

…runs offices in all 36 states, the FCT and all 774 local government areas, with the Federal Government bearing the full cost of maintaining the nationwide structure. Prof. Amupitan also called for improved welfare packages for INEC staff. He said competitive remuneration was critical to retaining skilled personnel and…

…Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Photo: Oyo State Govt Amid political tension, the Federal Government has flagged off the N297bn reconstruction of the 56.5km Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road despite protests from the Oyo State Government over Governor Seyi Makinde’s exclusion from the ceremony. President Bola Tinubu, represented…

The Federal Government has pledged to facilitate the remobilisation of exploration activities at the Kolmani Oil Field in Bauchi State. The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Muhammad Bello, made the commitment on Monday during a verification visit to the oil field. Bello said the co…

The Federal Government has commenced the demolition of the ageing Carter Bridge in Lagos to make way for a new 1.93km bridge estimated to cost N548.98bn. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the decision followed repeated technical assessments which established that the existing bridge had deteriorated beyond rehab…

…over his proposed return of fuel subsidy if elected in 2027. Obi also accused the federal government of mismanaging the savings from the proceeds of fuel susidy removal. The ex-governor of Anambra State spoke on Monday at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while reacting to th…

The Federal Government released the 2026/2027 admission list for JSS1 candidates offered places in Federal Unity Colleges across NigeriaEducation Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa approved the release, saying it reflects the government's commitment to a transparent admission processParents can check their children's admis…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Federal Government of giving tax incentives and other benefits to oil companies while Nigerians continue to struggle with high petrol prices and the rising cost of living. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, made the allegation in a s…

…Agenda urged Aiyedatiwa to stay focused on his OUR EASE agenda, deepen ties with the federal government, and continue drawing projects and investment to Ondo State, saying his relationship with Tinubu represented an opportunity for the state to secure more federal interventions.Aiyedatiwa reacts as court bars him from…

…education, healthcare, infrastructure and social protection.According to Idris, the Federal Government’s recently presented “Nigeria’s Reform Scorecard: The Benefits, Costs and Harms Prevented” showed that subsidy removal had released N15.8 trillion in resources for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. H…

…in Southern Nigeria - Comedian I Go Save tells FG Comedian I Go Save . has called on the Federal Government to suspend vehicle roadworthiness enforcement in Southern Nigeria, citing catastrophic road conditions. The entertainer questioned why authorities force commuters to maintain "roadworthy" cars when the infrastruc…

Retirees under the Federal Government’s pension scheme have given the government 21 days to pay their outstanding N150,000 palliative allowance, threatening a peaceful protest if the payment is not made by September 10, 2026. The pensioners, under the aegis of the Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria, made the de…

The Federal Government spent N6.47 trillion on strategic infrastructure development between June 2023 and December 2025, with major highway projects accounting for more than half of the expenditure. An analysis of the newly released Federal Government’s Nigeria Reform Scorecard on savings from fuel subsidy, titled “The…

…of government in the three years since the removal of petrol subsidy. This was as the Federal Government, 36 states and 774 local governments shared a cumulative N93.216tn as revenue from the Federation Account between 2017 and 2025, with more than half of the amount distributed in the three years following the economi…

Centre for The Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government to translate macro-economic gains into higher productivity, more jobs and improved living standards, adding that businesses and the purchasing power of the average Nigerian still remain under pressure. The post Reforms: Purchasin…

…will produce at a cheaper rate,” he said. The campaign spokesperson also criticised the Federal Government for what he described as a failure to provide sufficient crude to domestic refineries, particularly the Dangote Refinery, while Nigeria continued to export crude. “You are exporting our crude oil to foreign countr…

…productivity and create the conditions for businesses to grow”. He, however, urged the Federal Government to complement the infrastructure drive with stronger maintenance systems, transparency in project execution and strict enforcement of construction standards. The OPARHA convener said the next phase of the Tinubu ad…

The Federal Government has pooled about N25bn raised from gifts received by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during her birthday celebration with funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to revive the abandoned National Library of Nigeria headquarters complex in Abuja. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed…

…in the January 2027 election, was represented at the occasion by the Secretary to the Federal Government, Mr George Akume, while the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, simply stayed away without offering explanation for his action. Tinubu, Atiku and Obi are widely believed to be…

…Allocation Committee distributions crossed the N3tn mark. The amount shared among the Federal Government, states and local governments also increased the funds available to state governments. The July allocation followed N2.551tn shared in June and N1.894tn in February. However, policy analysts, civil society groups an…

…which represented the plaintiffs, said:"This ruling reaffirms a basic principle: the federal government cannot shut down lawful immigration pathways or discriminate against people based on where they come from."McConnell was direct in his assessment of the agency's conduct, writing:"The rule of law has to apply to ever…

The Federal Government has pledged to raise electricity access above 80 per cent within five years and close the gap between installed and available power generation within three years as part of measures to address the energy crisis undermining Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The commitment was disclosed by the Minist…

…suspected Lakurawa militants attacked communitiesMinister Musa assured the delegation of federal government commitment to tackling insecurity in the affected Sokoto communitiesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has…

…constructive and directed towards solutions.We believe the reforms being pursued by the Federal Government and the regulatory steps under Capt. Najomo should be given the opportunity to translate into sustainable gains. The interest of the travelling public and the long-term development of Nigerian aviation must remain…