…announces deadline for final analogue TV switch-offEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government has announced December 2028 as the target date for completing the country's full transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting.This follows the launch of a new free-to-air platform called FreeTV.Charl…

…years, this office has dealt with hundreds of requests from both permanent and ad hoc Federal Government agencies for authorised establishment and recruitment waivers. We have never encountered a situation like the current one. “This is one in almost a century in the Federal Civil Service, and we believe that, like in…

…of such attacks. He also argued that the anger from Nigerians should be directed at the Federal government who according to him, has reduced Nigerians to second-class citizens in Africa and the rest of the world Read his post below... by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 12:48 PM | Share this Story

…dealt with in accordance with the law,” the statement said. The group also called on the federal government, Kaduna State government and mining regulatory agencies to strengthen oversight of mining activities in Birnin Gwari, stressing that while mining has economic potential, it must be conducted in line with safety,…

…that together killed more than 40 people within days of each other, calling on the Federal Government to arrest the perpetrators and support displaced families.The Forum, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Sen. Abdulaziz Musa Yar'Adua, described the violence as a serious threat to public safety and expressed condol…

…the resettlement project will restore hope and dignity to the victims, adding that the Federal Government is committed to improving the lives of communities affected by hydroelectric power generation. The managing director, who was represented by the commission’s Director of Finance and Administration, Mr Jimoh Gabi, e…

…became a leading voice in the campaign for a separate Yoruba nation, which prompted a federal government response.After the raid, the DSS said it recovered weapons and ammunition from the property and arrested 13 of Igboho's associates. The agency also said two of his aides were killed during an exchange of gunfire.Igb…

…popular programmes to unglamorous but essential ones.” Irabor renewed his call for the Federal Government to formally declare a war on insecurity rather than treating it as a routine governance challenge. “I have been one of those who advocated for a state of emergency on insecurity. More than that declaration, I belie…

…should go hungry - Remi Tinubu Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said the Federal Government will intensify efforts to combat hunger and child malnutrition through the establishment of community food banks and the expansion of food outreach programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).Tinubu made the stat…

…allocation transparency and possible supply disruptions. The association urged the Federal Government to invest in critical infrastructure, including roads, railways, inland waterways, pipelines and petroleum depots, to reduce dependence on long-distance trucking from coastal terminals. It further proposed a permanent…

…forces for recent gains against criminal elements in parts of the country but urged the Federal Government to sustain the momentum, particularly in violence-prone states across the Middle Belt. “We recognise and appreciate the renewed efforts and successes of the armed forces on the state of security, particularly in O…

…new search feature at Legit.ng! Germany has deported 31 Afghan men to Kabul, with the federal government saying the removals are part of its efforts to expel foreign nationals who pose security threats.The announcement was made on Monday by Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior in a post on X, confirming that the…

The Federal Government has identified seven common mistakes that could cost Nigerians opportunities to secure public service jobs, urging applicants to follow official recruitment procedures and avoid falling victim to fraudsters. The advice was contained in a public awareness post published by the Federal Character Co…

…from Yorubaland and intensified his agitation for an independent Yoruba Nation. The Federal Government maintained that some of his activities constituted a threat to national security and subsequently moved to arrest him. After the raid, the DSS announced that it recovered firearms and ammunition from the residence and…

…is currently receiving treatment for severe injuries. The state government joined the Federal Government in demanding a swift, transparent and independent investigation into the killing. It also called for the identification, arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. “Anything short of justice will be a further insul…

…of three alcohol manufacturing companies in Ota, Ogun State, for allegedly violating the Federal Government's ban on producing alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles. A statement by the Agency noted that the sting operation was led by the Assistant Director of NAFDAC's Investigation and Enforcement Directorate,…

…2030 …Industrialisation is key to Nigeria’s $1tn economy, says Enoh By Juliet Umeh The federal government has said discussions are ongoing to revive moribund textile factories across the country and the Ajaokuta Steel Company as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria’s industrial sector and accelerate economic growth. M…

…needed to succeed in school. She reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to supporting the federal government and UBEC in implementing inclusive education policies, stressing that early detection, accessible learning environments and well-trained teachers remained critical to guaranteeing quality education for vulnerable childr…

By Peter Egwuatu Pension assets invested in the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, debt securities rose 17.5% Year-on-Year, YoY, to N17.479 trillion in May 2026 from N14.468 trillion in the corresponding period 2025, according to data from the National Pension Commission, PenCom. Financial analysts said the developmen…

UNIVERSITY lecturers, and other tertiary institution workers are increasingly embracing the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a zero-interest loan scheme they initially rejected The post Why varsity teachers now take rejected TISSF loans appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Association and the Batombu Unity and Development Initiative have urged both the federal government and the Kwara State Government to urgently rescue the 176 persons abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The groups warned that the worsening insecurity ac…

…and combat engineers to meet the demands of modern warfare. Usman also called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to provide adequate funding for the newly created divisions, saying they must be equipped with modern surveillance technology, drones, night-vision equipment, advanced communication systems,…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to ratify key International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions on social security, saying the move would strengthen Nigeria’s social protection system The post NLC urges FG to ratify ILO social security conventions appeared first on Tribune Onlin…

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in conjunction with National Horticulture Research Institute (NIHORT), recently trained 500 farmers, including men and women on leafy vegetable The post FG empowers 500 farmers with skills in leafy vegetable cultivation appeared first…

…Former Nigerian Air Force spokesman Group Captain Sadeeq Shehu (Retd.) has faulted the Federal Government’s timeline for starting up four new army divisions, saying it is unrealistic to expect any of them to be combat-ready within the stipulated months. This is even as he pointed out that the proposed 28,000 recruits a…