…in the history of this country where local governments received more funding from the federal government than we have now. “Almost every local government received over a billion naira per month, from statutory allocation, subsidy funds, excess crude and IGR, yet our local government areas remain underdeveloped. The big…

…Governor AbdulRazaq, whose lack of visible leadership at home continues to undermine the Federal government efforts in Kwara state.” According to the party, “Kaiama protesters have reminded us that among these 176 captives are their fathers, their mothers, their children and an entire family whose lives have been shatt…

…community leaders and residents to actively support the initiative to enable the Federal Government and its development partners to achieve the objectives of strengthening agricultural resilience and improving rural livelihoods. Also speaking, the Agricultural Officer of KWACReSAL, Mrs Khadijat Oke, sensitised communit…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to leverage the expertise of more than 50,000 Nigerian doctors and thousands of other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to strengthen the country’s health system through the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026. The initiative took centre stage at the 2026 National Dia…

…He appealed to the Brass Local Government Council, the Bayelsa State Government, the Federal Government and other relevant stakeholders to provide improved safety equipment, weather monitoring systems and other support for fishing communities whose livelihoods depend on the sea. "Our people depend on fishing for surviv…

…particularly in the North-East and other fragile communities. In recent years, the Federal Government, working with UNICEF and development partners, has expanded digital birth registration, strengthened social welfare and child justice systems, developed national action plans to end violence against children and child…

…The statement, signed by the JOHESU chapter chairman, Nathaniel Eyo, noted that the Federal Government had yet to announce the outcome of the selection process for a substantive Medical Director, making any protest over the appointment unjustified. The union also alleged that the protest was sponsored and regretted tha…

…affected by any increase in mandatory pension contributions. The OPSN urged the Federal Government and PenCom to focus on policies that promote macroeconomic stability, business sustainability and job preservation rather than introducing measures that could increase costs for employers and workers. Organised Private Se…

The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has unveiled plans to develop Renewable Energy Service Companies that will compete directly with electricity distribution companies over the next 10 to 15 years, in a major shift aimed at tackling persistent blackouts and expanding electricity access acr…

…policies, and continuous stakeholder engagement.” The MAN DG further urged the Federal Government to address the unresolved foreign exchange forward obligations owed to some manufacturers, describing the issue as a breach of valid contracts that had continued to weaken the financial position of affected companies. He s…

…the matter as political persecution and executive recklessness as he appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the matter in the interest of Ekiti and justice. Speaking with journalists after she was granted bail, Olawumi, who hailed the chief magistrate for the bail, accused the state government of victimisin…

…Rev. David Ugolor, has urged Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to engage the Federal Government and neighbouring Edo State to end decades of temporary repairs on the collapsed Benin–Sapele–Warri Road and commit to its full reconstruction. In an open letter to the governor published in the July 2026 edition of h…

…week, Justice Joyce ordered final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Malami to the Federal Government, ruling that EFCC showed reasonable suspicion they were proceeds of unlawful activity and Malami failed to show a lawful income source. Malami is crying foul. He has described the probe as politically motivated and…

…mining companies. He advised host communities across Nigeria to take advantage of the Federal Government’s regulatory framework by reporting any licensed mining company that fails to comply with its Community Development Agreement, CDA. “The mineral resources with which Ankpa has been blessed should not become a curse…

…said. He also declared zero tolerance for illegal and unregulated mining, assuring the Federal Government that the traditional institution would work closely with the Mining Marshals and other relevant authorities to ensure mining activities in Ankpa comply with existing laws. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment t…

…million daily,” he said. He added that the losses affect all segments of society. “The Federal Government loses taxes, royalties, export earnings and foreign exchange. Oil-producing states lose industrial development and employment opportunities. “Host communities bear the environmental degradation, polluted air, damag…

…169 neurosurgeons are available to cater for over 230 million Nigerians, prompting fresh Federal Government measures to strengthen neurological care across the country. The warning came as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare marked Nigeria’s first official World Brain Day, a landmark event that also witne…

…on the ongoing reconstruction of the Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway. While commending the Federal Government for the road project, he faulted the absence of adequate drainage channels. “We are not against the road project. We welcome development. However, we are concerned about the manner in which the project is being exe…

…candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has described the Federal Government's N22.15 billion allocation for the construction and renovation of 106 palaces in the 2026 Appropriation Act as unconstitutional, accusing President Bola Tinubu of attempting to assume powers not granted by the Niger…

…in June 2026 from N40.4 trillion in May. This minor contraction occurred despite the Federal Government’s continuous borrowing activities aimed at financing its N23.85 trillion budget deficit. According to the CBN’s latest Money and Credit Statistics data, these shifting dynamics culminated in a 1.5 percent increase in…

Energy experts, academics, and industry leaders have called on the Federal Government to strengthen its collaboration with the private sector and universities to expedite Nigeria’s energy transition. The stakeholders, while speaking at the fourth Dr Diran Fawibe Annual Lecture organised by the International Energy Serv…

…performance in the region and concluded that continued alignment with the Federal Government was in the region's best interest.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Uzodimma said:"We, the five governors of the south-east, have reviewed all options and decided that we will work with President…

The Allied People’s Movement has said the Federal Government’s recent attacks on its presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, show that President Bola Tinubu is jittery over Makinde’s growing popularity ahead of the 2027 presidential election. APM, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary,…

…bill also provides for funding from appropriated portions of the Value Added Tax pool, Federal Government returns from the Sovereign Wealth Fund and other sovereign investment vehicles, as well as proceeds from assets finally forfeited in corruption-related cases, subject to legislative approval. Abdullahi stressed tha…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has commended the Federal Government for suspending the increase in the National Examinations Council examination fees. This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Wednesday in Kano. Muhammad said that Yusuf made the commendation while dist…