…infrastructure. APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda highlighted the Federal Government's security interventions in troubled communities, including Bokkos and Riyom, as well as ongoing and proposed road projects across Plateau State. The inauguration marked another stage in the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement's…

The Olugbo of Ugboland, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan, has appealed to the Federal Government to expedite action on the cleaning-up of Ilaje communities which had been polluted as a result of the plane crash which occurred in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. ‎This was contained in a…

…an emergency press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to react to a federal government panel reportThe panel investigated the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners held at an NSCDC detention facility in Minna, Niger StateNCSCN called for the dismissal and prosecution of culpable NSCDC officers and dema…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the Federal Government to pay greater attention to Nigerians’ concerns about ongoing economic reforms, insisting that public confidence must be built through transparent communication, credible evidence of progress and responsiveness to citizens’ experiences. Shettima made the c…

…and facilitate emergency response. Following deliberations, the House called on the Federal Government to strengthen intelligence-sharing among security agencies in Taraba, Plateau and Bauchi states to prevent a recurrence of the attacks. It also urged the North-East Development Commission, National Emergency Managemen…

…an interview on Channels Television on Thursday.Ajaero said that while the NLC and the Federal Government were in talks over a minimum wage review, the real issue was to reduce the cost of living and boost the purchasing power of the country's currency.Ajaero stressed that the government must first address the underlyi…

…the high cost of living and the worsening economic hardship confronting Nigerians, the Federal Government recently announced a 90-day relief plan aimed at providing succour to workers and the wider population. However, rather than inspire confidence, the initiative has come under intense scrutiny from the Nigeria Labou…

…matching grants unspent amid persistent challenges in public schools, while the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants could cost N465.7bn over six months. Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress has postponed its Sokoto presidential campaign flag-off amid a hotel accom…

…stories making headlines in Nigeria and beyond. The Trade Union Congress rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 allowance, demanding permanent salary increases, while the United Kingdom raised the amount international students must show as proof of funds for visa applications. The All Progressives Congress…

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 wage award, demanding an immediate salary increase for workers and the implementation of outstanding agreements with health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions. The congress said temporary wage awards were inadequate to…

The Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency, has received 180 Nigerian returnees from Sebha, Libya. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday and posted on its X handle on Wednesday, noting that the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Internation…

…of reliable data in policymaking.The minister was responding to a question about the Federal Government's investment in data to understand how its policies affect underserved communities. In a video of the engagement shared on his X page on Sunday, Oyedele said the survey was conducted under the current administration,…

…services. Nigeria’s digital ambitions Nigeria is building on existing foundations. The Federal Government has developed a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, established a presidential committee on digital public infrastructure, and introduced a National Digital Cloud Policy aimed at expanding the country’s comp…

…flags and chanting slogans calling for military intervention. The action, which the Federal Government described as treasonable and a threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty, led to the arrest of scores of protesters and some tailors who were allegedly sewing the flags. The Russian Embassy in Abuja had, at the time, also denie…

…on residents.The lawmaker called on the Niger State Government to urgently engage the Federal Government to secure the establishment of additional military bases in vulnerable communities, particularly along routes frequently exploited by bandits.He maintained that a stronger military presence would improve response ti…

The Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport intervention for public service workers across all levels for six months, beginning in November 2026, to cushion the impact of rising living costs. The approval was one of the resolutions reached at a conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and…

A federal government committee presented its findings on the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners held by the NSCDC in Minna, Niger StateThe committee chairman said preliminary findings revealed institutional gaps and overzealousness among some NSCDC officers involved in the arrestsThe panel conducted autopsies, inspe…

The independent investigative committee set up by the Federal Government to probe the deaths of detainees in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State has recommended the prosecution of officers found responsible, alongside the payment of N1.4bn in compensation to bereaved families and…

The Federal Government’s Independent Investigative Committee probing the deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State has found that the deceased died from asphyxiation. The committee Chairman and former Deputy Director-General of the Department of State Services, J…

…commitment to contributing to inclusive and impactful growth, while acknowledging the Federal Government’s efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the country. He said although the reforms of the Tinubu administration might have introduced significant changes to Nigeria’s economic structures, the task before e…

…The 22 October quote of $123.97 per barrel was also $59.12, or 91.16 per cent, above the Federal Government’s 2026 budget benchmark of $64.85 per barrel. This means that the price of Nigeria’s flagship crude grade was almost twice the level assumed in the budget, potentially strengthening export earnings from every bar…

Organised labour will decide its next course of action after a crucial meeting with the Federal Government on Tuesday (today), with the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress demanding concrete proposals on petrol prices, wage negotiations and other unresolved workers’ welfare issues amid the threat of nation…

The Federal Government has disclosed plans to offer scholarships to medical students as part of efforts to develop local expertise in robotic surgery after the Redeemers Health Village–RoboMed Robotic Academy says it would train 400 robotic specialists within two years in Nigeria. The initiative is aimed at strengtheni…

…to Atiku’s camp, Shettima should have used the occasion to explain how the Federal Government plans to address the rising cost of living instead of questioning Atiku's qualifications.“While Shettima debates school records, families are skipping meals, workers cannot afford the journey to work, and his government calls…

…efforts to stem the migration of Nigerian medical professionals abroad, saying the Federal Government will work to encourage them to return and serve the country. Tinubu also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening disease surveillance and regional collaboration to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, in…