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…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as recently announced by the Federal Government, is undergoing its first major overhaul in 53 years, introducing civilian leadership, a six-week orientation, 11 specialised career streams, a technology-driven deployment system, among other changes. The post What are your thought…
…show that many Nigerians are yet to benefit from the reforms being championed by the Federal Government. Lukman, however, insisted that the responsibility for changing the political landscape rests largely with the opposition. He urged opposition leaders to put national interest ahead of personal ambition by negotiatin…
The Federal Government has continued the rollout of its Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (PCGS), a ₦50,000 grant programme designed to support nano businesses across Nigeria. Launched in December 2023 under the Presidential Palliative Programme, the initiative aims to provide one-time grants of ₦50,000 to one mill…
…Enorense Amadasu, Eyesan described the Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation as one of the Federal Government’s most critical policy tools for ensuring that gas produced in Nigeria supports economic growth and domestic industrialisation. Providing an update on industry performance, she said only 27 out of about 63 producing…
…subsidy from next year The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has announced plans by the Federal government to phase out subsidy payments in the power sector from 2027. Tegbe made the announcement during a media parley with newsmen in Abuja on Friday, July 31.According to the Minister, the subsidy will be gradually remov…