…have gone ahead to test their popularity. If you sit down at home and think that the Federal Government will give you latitude and leeway to win an election, President Tinubu is showing people that he is a democrat,” he said. Mohammed cited the Osun election, where incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke was declared winner…

Nigeria’s petrol subsidy could have cost the Federal Government as much as N53 trillion under current market conditions and pushed the naira to about N3,500 to the dollar, chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said. The post Fuel subsidy could have cost Nigeria N53trn, pushed naira to N3,500…

…jobs, making Indian businesses the second-largest employers of Nigerians after the Federal Government. The expanding corporate presence also signals a shift from an export-driven relationship towards local production. Indian companies are increasingly establishing manufacturing and production facilities in Nigeria acro…

Despite the Federal Government’s reforms, aimed at easing the challenges associated with sourcing foreign exchange in the country, a report, by the Manufacturers ‘ Association of Nigeria (MAN), revealed that sourcing forex was a major issue for the manufacturers, in the second half of 2026. The post Foreign exchange, h…

The Federal Government has announced plans to connect all riverine communities across Nigeria to telecommunications services by mid-2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Sunday at Obighoro, a riverine community in Warri North Local Government Area of De…

The Federal Government has identified more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits across Plateau State as potential sites for new investments in energy, tourism and fishery, following decades of mining activities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said the government was seeking private investors willing…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security, harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development, and deepening strategic partnerships anchored on mutual respect and trust. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant, Media and…

…cited the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and the impact of Federal Government programmes in Bauchi State as their primary motivation for joining.The APC also pointed to the work of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, noting his contributions…

…the presidency says had no lawful existence was able to penetrate several layers of the Federal Government, obtain official recognition, secure office accommodation within the Federal Secretariat and appear in the 2026 Appropriation Act with an allocation exceeding N1.3bn.” While commending the committee for investigat…

…are determined to undermine the will of the people. This reflects the nature of the federal government we have. The citizens have expressed their desire for the incumbent to remain in power, yet here we are, facing attempts to seize control of the state by any means necessary.” Osun Decides: Shooting in Osogbo as alleg…

…in the professionalism of the institutions involved in the election, saying the Federal Government had provided adequate security for the exercise. He stressed that democracy was strongest when the wishes of voters were respected and the sanctity of their votes protected. “Democracy is at its strongest when we honour t…

…of Osun State have turned out in large numbers and are speaking with one voice. “The federal government has provided adequate security, and I am confident in the professionalism of all institutions involved. “Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes.…

…greater fiscal capacity. The completion of the review therefore sets the stage for the Federal Government and the National Assembly to consider a possible restructuring of how federally collected revenues are distributed among the three tiers of government.

…due to its association with the incumbent deputy governor.The APC, which controls the federal government, trailed Accord by 128 votes at the unit, a margin that party faithful at the scene found difficult to absorb. No spoilt ballots or rejected votes were immediately reported for the unit.Counting and collation of res…

…2027 State House of Assembly candidate in Benue State, Bemgba Iortyom, has called on the Federal Government not to bear the burden of investing in individual businesses by establishing ranches for herders. Iortyom, who made the call in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to journalists in Makurdi, advised…

…his vote at Ward 10, Unit 13 in Ilesa West Local Government Area, also commended the Federal Government for providing an enabling environment for voters to exercise their franchise. The former lawmaker, however, denied allegations of vote-buying, saying that APC was popular and therefore had no reason to buy votes. He…

…candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks and kidnappings in parts of Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities, where several residents were…

Nigeria Democratic Congress 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks in Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities in Otukpo Local Government Area, where recent att…

…student loan scheme and other social and economic intervention measures of the Federal Government, adding that they were intended to expand access to education and cushion the effects of the current economic hardship. “Students in higher institutions are accessing loans for their education, and no Nigerian child should…

…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! FCT, Abuja - The federal government has launched a new funding initiative that could put up to N5 million into the hands of young Nigerian entrepreneurs, with applications opening on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.Legit.ng reports that the programme, called t…

…ideas and service, and should never cost the life of any Nigerian,” he said. He said the Federal Government had taken measures to support a peaceful election, adding that the responsibility of government was to protect both the electoral process and the people. Tinubu further urged all stakeholders to respect the outco…

The Federal Government has offered three FGN bonds worth a combined N1.1 trillion for subscription at N1,000 per unitThe bonds, with maturities in 2035, 2037 and 2038, carry interest rates of 22.60%, 16.2499% and 15.45%, respectivelyThe auction will hold on August 17, 2026, with a minimum subscription of N50 million an…

The Federal Government has introduced new programmes in produce inspection and export management, post-harvest technology, organic crop production, hydrology and water resources management, and organic animal production in polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Al…

…on fiscal discipline, salary delivery, and the promise of closer collaboration with the federal government. Crucially, President Bola Tinubu is understood to have a strong political interest in recapturing Osun State ahead of his own 2027 re-election bid, as consolidating the entire South-West under APC control would s…

…(NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, described the circular as another strong signal of the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting the privacy and fundamental freedoms of Nigerians.According to him, responsible data governance has become indispensable as Nigeria pursues the eight Presidential Priorities and builds a mo…