The Federal Government has announced plans to deepen scientific and technological collaboration with China to reduce post-harvest losses, promote agro-processing and boost Nigeria’s agricultural exports. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Muhammed, disclosed this…

The Federal Government has said Nigeria-China strategic partnership is moving beyond trade to deeper cooperation in science, technology, sustainable agriculture and innovation as the 2026 Seasonal Life & Harmonious China Cultural Exhibition opened in Abuja. The exhibition, held at the China Cultural Centre as part of t…

…around vulnerable settlements. The state government is also collaborating with the Federal Government, humanitarian organisations and development partners to mobilise resources for reconstruction and resettlement. Government said the programme includes the rebuilding of residential houses, schools, healthcare facilitie…

…two years, adding that so far, no fewer than 850,000 citizens have benefited from the Federal Government's student loan scheme, following the Fund's receipt of over one million loan applications. Sawyerr disclosed on Friday during the "Renewed Hope Student Leaders Engagement and Digital Acceleration programme for North…

…The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it will soon begin negotiations with the Federal Government for a new national minimum wage, insisting that the current N70,000 wage is no longer sustainable. Speaking at the Rights of Workers Summit in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, NLC President Joe Ajaero, represented by Deputy Pres…

The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics has issued the Federal Government a three-week extension to conclude negotiations over its outstanding demands. The association, in a communiqué issued to newsmen in Uyo on Friday, threatened that failure by the government to conclude the negotiations within the…

…should not be paying $8.70 per thousand standard cubic feet of gas. He urged the Federal Government to reduce the price to about $3.50 per thousand standard cubic feet, arguing that cheaper gas would lower production costs, improve competitiveness and stimulate investment. “Manufacturers that have invested millions of…

The Federal Government on Thursday launched the Tinubu Light Initiative, a nationwide renewable energy programme designed to provide affordable clean energy to one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in a move aimed at lowering production costs, creating jobs and accelerating industrial growth. The initiative w…

…Transport Management, Mohammed Tijjani. The signing comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to expand Nigeria’s international aviation partnerships and improve air connectivity. In recent months, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has intensified negotiations with several countries to revie…

…the investigation had conclusively established that Adeyemi was never appointed by the Federal Government. He added that the PFIPC, also referred to in some documents as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, was never created by any law, Executive Order or valid government instrument. Adamu said, “Th…

…Tools Tertiary Institutions Allowance and End Allowances- had been approved by the Federal Government, but the institution allegedly failed to pay members of his association. He said, “A very unfortunate issue occurred in FUTA yesterday. A very unfortunate issue that has set a very bad precedent occurred on this campus…

…You may also want to add a brief background explaining that IPOB was proscribed by the Federal Government in 2017 and has since been designated a terrorist organisation by a court, if that context is relevant to your audience. The Indigenous People of Biafra, led by Nnamdi Kanu, was proscribed by the Federal Government…

…and increase utility charges for students. The proposed investment also aligns with the Federal Government’s broader drive to expand renewable energy adoption through the recently launched Tinubu Light Initiative, which aims to provide clean energy to one million micro, small and medium enterprises, create jobs, lower…

…the decisions as “historic, visionary and timely interventions” that demonstrate the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening national security and improving the welfare of military personnel. According to him, the improved remuneration, particularly the significant increase for junior personnel, would boost mo…

…argues that the matter before the court is a criminal prosecution instituted by the Federal Government through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), rather than a personal lawsuit between Peter and Jude.According to the explanation, Peter's role is that of a prosecution witness after submitting a petitio…

…Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Northern Caucus, has dismissed claims that the Federal Government’s ongoing passport centralisation reform is designed to sideline or disenfranchise Northern Nigeria, describing such allegations as false, misleading and politically motivated. The students’ body said the passport…

…Kolapo Alimi, claimed that since the local government crisis began in February 2025, the Federal Government had been paying allocations directly to local government chairmen, leaving the Osun State government with no control over the funds. Meanwhile, the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Media and Publi…

The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Board for Technical Education after more than five years without one. It also rolled out a fresh reform agenda aimed at repositioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a key driver of industrialisation, job creation and…

…the ongoing NCE and B.Ed. examinations conducted at various centres in the state. At the Federal Government College, Ikole-Ekiti, protesters blocked the main entrance to the school, preventing candidates, staff, and other authorised persons from gaining […] The post Delayed certificates stall teachers’ promotion as NTI…

…Akume pointed to the registration of 21 political parties by INEC, insisting that the Federal Government neither sought nor supported a one-party state. The SGF further assured that the Tinubu administration would “Continue to respect the legal autonomy of INEC and provide all resources lawfully appropriated for the co…

…NDLEA Enugu Command, with the support of its officers, the agency’s leadership and the Federal Government, was fully prepared to confront drug traffickers and restore public confidence. The post NDLEA adopts more aggressive approach to drug related crimes appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb recurring flood disasters in Nigeria by bringing together key emergency, weather, hydrological, telecommunications and space science agencies to establish a unified early warning system aimed at saving lives and reducing the impact of climat…

…FG promises payment of outstanding N35,000 wage award by Aug. 15 The Federal Government has assured federal civil servants that payment of the outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears will commence before the middle of August, saying the necessary release for the exercise is at the final stage, while outstanding promotio…

…to the PFIPC controversyGbenga Collins said he believed he was dealing with a legitimate federal government agency after visiting an office at the Abuja federal secretariatCollins said the money was paid in five instalments into third-party accounts, and the promised contract mobilisation never arrivedPAY ATTENTION: Ma…

The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative that will establish eight Sports and Education Centres of Excellence across selected tertiary institutions as part of efforts to retain Nigeria’s sporting talents, create jobs, improve security and position sports as a major contributor to economic growth. The initia…