…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…

…kill them. I authorise you to kill them. They have wives and children too. This is a Federal Government election. On election day, even if they come with voters card, we wont allow them to vote"The comment has been wiely condemned by many. Fadahunsi has since dismissed it claiming the video being ciriculated of him spe…

…the battalion comprises close to 500 personnel, including senior officers, while the Federal Government Girls College, Omu-Aran, is believed to be serving as its temporary location, although this could not be independently verified as of the time of filing this report. The specific operational location has not been pub…

The National Council on Establishments, comprising Heads of Service from the Federal Government, 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, has ruled that membership of professional bodies and certification should not automatically be a condition for appointment, promotion or career progression in the Nigerian public…

Civil society organisations and other stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to make public the Memorandum of Understanding reportedly signed with Brazilian meat-processing company JBS over its proposed $2.5bn investment in Nigeria. The stakeholders said access to the agreement was necessary to enable Nigerians…

The Federal Government has unveiled the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, with plans to establish a mega tractor assembly plant capable of producing between 2,000 and 4,000 units annually. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Ab…

The Federal Government has equipped 239,726 Nigerian youths with digital, employability and practical skills through the Nigerian Youth Academy, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said. Olawande disclosed this on Wednesday, in Abuja while speaking at the commemoration of the 2026 International You…

FG orders Immigration Service to deploy special team to UK for passport issuance The Federal Government has directed the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap, to immediately deploy a dedicated team to the United Kingdom to ease the processing and issuance of passports to N…

…Petroleum Regulatory Commission submitted in 2025 that Dubri Oil was indebted to the Federal Government to the tune of $`3.025m. The figure comprises `$2.378m allegedly owed as gas flare debt and $646,605.55 in oil production-related debt. However, the representative of Dubri Oil, Soyode Clement, faulted the query, say…

…level, we may not have achieved the results that we have achieved. For example, the Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to polio eradication. In fact, I recall when I had the privilege of visiting former President Muhammadu Buhari when I was Vice President of Rotary International. He said, ‘Look, I don’t know wh…

…We can hear it clearly,” he said. He challenged the governors at the gathering, the Federal Government and politicians being promoted by the cleric to publicly state their positions on the matter. “We are waiting to see the reaction of those governors. Whatever stopped them from reacting that day is another different t…

…the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO) under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)."The Federal Government wishes to end the pattern where much of the country's crude [volumes] are exported and refined products imported," Umar said. "We are engaging the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to ensure that e…

…to k!ll them. They have wives and children too." He allegedly went on to say: "This is a Federal Government election. On election day, even if they come with voters' card, we won't allow them to vote."Davido shared the statement while drawing attention to Fadahunsi's alleged remarks as political tensions continue to ri…

…programme is targeting the shortage of capital available to creative businesses as the Federal Government seeks to build a financing system around the country’s growing creative economy. Speaking at the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 in Lagos on Tuesday, National Coordinator of iDICE, Ife Adebayo, said Nigeria ha…

…outrage in Nigeria and across the continent. In response to the escalating violence, the federal government said it facilitated the repatriation of over 1,400 Nigerians who were stranded or feared for their safety in South Africa. Moroe revealed that the surge in applications showed Nigerians still see South Africa as…

…borrowing trend at the sub-national level mirrors the broader debt challenge facing the Federal Government. Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose to N159.35tn at the end of March 2026, representing an increase of almost N10tn within one year. The rise underscores the continued reliance on borrowing to finance governme…

…at N35,000 per session. “Our dialysis charge is the lowest in the country because of Federal Government intervention and the support of individuals like our brother, Comrade Mustapha Salihu. “In other hospitals, dialysis costs between N80,000 and N100,000 per session, but here it is N35,000,” he said. The CMD disclosed…

…citizenship in most circumstances.6. Federal jobsOn the professional side, certain federal government positions are open only to citizens. 7. Election into officeElected office at the federal level, including seats in the Senate and the House of Representatives, is also restricted to citizens, as are most state and loc…

…for Nigerians to become economically productive. The initiative forms part of broader Federal Government efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to expand technical and vocational skills, promote entrepreneurship and strengthen local production as part of measures to tackle unemployment and impr…

…Kano.” According to the statement, the new salary structure was adopted from the Federal Government’s remuneration package implemented at federal universities across the country. It said the approval followed a report and recommendations of a committee constituted by the State Executive Council to examine requests by t…

…Uba Ketkukah, said the commissioning reflected the commitment of both the state and federal governments to infrastructure development. He assured that the ministry would continue to ensure that road projects were properly executed, delivered and certified in line with approved engineering standards and specifications.…