…awaits the assent of President Tinubu.While preaching in his church, the cleric said the Federal government should be ready to convert Stadiums into prisons because he and many Christians will readily break the law.''Make all the stadiums in Nigeria to become a prison; if you want to enforce that law, we are coming. We…

…operators, tax practitioners and individuals engaged in virtual asset activities, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to expand the country’s tax base and strengthen compliance within the rapidly growing digital economy. In a public notice issued on Monday, the NRS said it had formally released the Guidelines…

…saying the experience left him frustrated and disrupted his travel plans despite the Federal Government’s passport reform efforts. Ike, in a series of posts on X on Sunday, recounted what he called a four-month ordeal, saying the delays, repeated payments and administrative processes forced him to spend far more than e…

…visa bond programme permanent for travellers from Nigeria and 49 other countries. The Federal Government also barred MDAs from awarding unfunded contracts, the NYSC released fresh orientation camp guidelines for prospective corps members, and fresh cracks emerged within the Obi-Kwankwaso political movement. Also, the W…

…investment stance in the first half of 2026, channeling the bulk of their assets into Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) securities that climbed to ₦17.40 trillion by the end of June, according to a review by Cowry Assets Management Limited. The figure marks a rise from ₦16.33 […] The post N17.40trn in FGN bonds shows…

The Federal Government has barred Ministries, Departments and Agencies from awarding contracts or entering into any financial commitments without first securing the required budgetary approval and cash backing, in a move aimed at tightening fiscal discipline and enforcing compliance with procurement laws. The directive…

The Federal Government has approved a N50,000 annual ward coat allowance for pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists and 17 other categories of allied health professionals in 71 federal tertiary health institutions, with implementation taking effect from June 1, 2026. The approval, granted by the National Salaries,…

…said the outstanding issues formed part of the terms of settlement signed with the Federal Government on February 15, 2026, which led to the suspension of JOHESU’s 84-day nationwide strike.In a joint statement signed by JOHESU National Chairman, Comrade Kabiru Ado Sani, and National Secretary, Comrade Martin Egbanubi,…

…of its workforce and the confidence of its shareholders. Ayebae also acknowledged the Federal Government’s policy measures aimed at strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing, noting that the improved operating environment had enabled indigenous manufacturers to expand production and meet the increasing demand fo…

…to him, Jupiter subsequently approached an international arbitration court against the Federal Government, while engaging in what he described as a campaign to pressure the ministry into reversing the decision. Bamigbetan rejected claims that Alake favoured Chinese investors over Western companies, saying the minister’…

…on Nigeria’s Reform Journey.” Onanuga’s response followed Atiku’s criticism of the Federal Government’s economic management, in which the former vice president accused the Tinubu administration of fiscal recklessness, excessive borrowing, imposing hardship through the removal of fuel subsidy, and implementing tax polic…

The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of learners across Nigeria while unveiling measures to strengthen the Safe Schools Initiative through improved coordination, accountability and institutional reforms. Alausa gave the assurance…

…Armed Forces personnel with entrepreneurial skills and financial support as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the welfare of military families and promote enterprise development.

…presentation made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, Adeoye urged the Federal Government to establish a regulatory framework for developers. Adeoye, the traditional ruler of Okeigbo Community in Ondo State, said the framework would boost professionalism, accountability and consumer protection across the…

…improve workers' welfareThe former Vice President cited alleged CBN figures showing the federal government's credit exposure rose by ₦17.39 trillion, or 77.6%, in just one yearAtiku also challenged the government's position on minimum wage implementation, NELFUND funding sources, and rising debt servicing costsPAY ATTE…

Federal Government assures no immediate increase in electricity tariffs amid ongoing power sector reforms5,000 youths to support nationwide prepaid meter installation through the Presidential Metering InitiativeNigeria generates about 5,000MW of electricity, signalling progress in the reforms for reliable supplyPAY ATT…

GistReel Presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government’s response to the security situation in Oyo State, arguing that the presidency did not act swiftly enough. Speaking during a public engagement, Obi claimed that the President did not contact the Oyo State governor for 50 days despite the se…

…that his visit to Camp 1 resulted in the success of the amnesty offer granted by the Federal Government to militants in the Niger Delta. Yes, he played a crucial role towards the deadline of the amnesty offer to the militants, but that role was not instrumental to the success of the amnesty offer. To recount the episod…

The Arewa Professional Forum (APF) has urged the Federal Government to accelerate the adoption of digital governance and paperless administration across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), saying recent developments surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) underscore the need…

…mandate, they are part of National Assembly constituency projects duly captured in the federal government’s approved 2026 Appropriation Act. TCN said it neither requested nor initiated the projects, adding that they were inserted into its capital budget by the National Assembly. “TCN did not initiate or request these p…

…no business operating with the level of secrecy currently on display. It called on the federal government to strengthen oversight of NNPCL and ensure all expenditures related to energy security, pipeline surveillance, and infrastructure protection are subjected to independent audits on a regular basis.On Ojulari's futu…

…to explain how fuel and foreign exchange subsidy removal savings have been spent by the Federal Government, with a promise to publish details in a few days, Nigerians are calling for transparency. Oyedele, while responding to a question […] The post Reactions, expectations as Nigerians await FG publication of fuel, FX…

…from the very lawyers paid to protect his liberty, Ifeanyi Ejiofor especially. “When the Federal Government filed its irregular ‘civil stay of execution’ application, the defence team had one job: file a simple preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain it. “They had the ammunition. Th…

FG clarifies reports of Kuwaiti government banning Nigerian domestic workers The Federal Government has clarified reports claiming that Kuwait recently imposed a ban on the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers, describing the reports as misleading.In a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, the Ministry of Foreign…

The Federal Government has expanded the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative to 10 states, with more than 9,000 personnel now trained to help secure forests and other ungoverned spaces used by kidnappers, bandits and other criminal groups. The Office of the National Security Adviser disclosed this in a statement on Fr…