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.…

…in the domestic agricultural value chain.What happened to the rice import waiver?The Federal Government approved a 150-day duty-free import window in July 2024 for selected food commodities, including husked brown rice, maize, wheat and beans, as part of measures to tackle food inflation.The Nigeria Customs Service sub…

…that can serve markets beyond the state. Maida also linked the initiative to the Federal Government’s broader digital economy agenda, particularly priorities around digital infrastructure, digital literacy, innovation and indigenous content development. He said the partnership aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renew…

…countering violent extremism, youth guidance and humanitarian support. He said the Federal Government recognised the roles of religious and traditional leaders in promoting tolerance, countering misinformation and identity-based divisions, strengthening grassroots peacebuilding and fostering peaceful coexistence. The P…

…Chibok, Borno State. The initiative was established as a partnership involving the Federal Government, the United Nations and the private sector to protect schools in high-risk communities and ensure that children could continue their education despite insecurity. More than $30 million has been mobilised for the Safe S…

…and provides digital services to ministries, departments and agencies as part of the Federal Government’s push to digitise public services. Adeyanju said Galaxy Backbone was evolving beyond traditional infrastructure provision and positioning itself as a digital solutions company. “We are moving from being an infrastru…

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…