The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday told a World Bank delegation that the Federal Government would establish a properly structured school feeding programme before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s tenure. She said the President had been passionate about the initiative since his days as Governor of Lagos…

…disclosed that the value of Import Duty Exemption Certificate approvals granted by the Federal Government on selected imported goods and equipment rose to N34tn in 2025, warning that such fiscal incentives have significantly reduced the service’s revenue-generating capacity. Adeniyi made the disclosure during an invest…

…to the established procedures governing the exercise. Today’s event reaffirms the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to protecting Nigeria’s petroleum resources and ensuring their use serves the best interests of the Nigerian people,” he stated. He restated that the team would continue to intensify intelligence…

…reunite with their families, colleagues, and the wider community. “LAUTECH commends the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, and the combined security forces for their roles in securing the victims’ release. “The university specifically acknowledged the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Mak…

…pay ₦30,000. The increment drew criticism from students and opposition figures and the federal government decided to suspend the increment. Reaching to the decision to scrap the fee hike, Peter Obi wrote on X: "Suspension of Examination Fees: A Victory for the People "I received the welcome news of the suspension of th…

…Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Coker-Odusote said the directive is part of the Federal Government’s plan to build a comprehensive national identity system to support governance, planning and service delivery. “The President has given us till the end of this year to make sure that we capture every single Nigeria…

…yet to be recovered. PUNCH Online had reported that Oyedokun's family appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to recover his body to enable them give him a befitting burial. In a statement shared on Instagram on Saturday by his niece and family spokesperson, Oluwabukolami, the family said although they…

…on the infrastructural development of the Tinubu administration after Obi called out the Federal government over the deplorable state of some major roads in Nigeria. During an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Obi was asked whether he would take on the debate with Umahi. Responding, Obi said Umahi should first become a pr…

The Federal Government raised N5.08tn from the domestic bond market in the first six months of 2026, marking a 77.8 per cent increase from the N2.86tn raised during the corresponding period of 2025, an analysis of Debt Management Office auction results by The PUNCH has shown. The increase came despite a decline in borr…

…interest payments on public debt would rise from $2bn in 2025 to $3bn by 2027. At the Federal Government level, debt servicing is expected to continue consuming more than half of government revenue. The IMF estimated that interest payments absorbed 53.2 per cent of Federal Government revenue in 2025 and projected the r…

…seeing his wife after her release. The expected reunion comes barely two days after the Federal Government announced the successful rescue of all the abducted pupils and teachers who were kidnapped when heavily armed gunmen invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; L.A. Primary School; and Community Grammar S…

…‘Backlog of NOUN Law Graduates’, gathered at the AGF’s office in Abuja to press the federal government for urgent intervention, describing the situation as a prolonged injustice against otherwise qualified law graduates. The action followed a similar protest at the National Assembly earlier, signaling an escalation in…

…Rights and Opportunities for All Nigerians, CERON, has condemned the approval of the Federal Government to raise the registration fee for the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, to N50,000. A statement by the group’s Secretary, Francis Odiir, described the decision as i…

…Forum, religious and community leaders, and opposition politicians urged the Federal Government to replicate the intelligence-led operation that secured the release of the Oyo victims in Borno, Kwara, Kaduna and other states, where scores of victims have remained in captivity for months. The renewed calls followed Frid…

The Federal Government has arrested two suspected illegal miners during a coordinated enforcement operation that led to the closure of an illegal mining site in Osun State. The suspects, Danladi Isa and Musa Kabiru, both in their twenties, are casual workers. Both are giving useful information that would help investiga…

…candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over the proposed approval of a uniform ₦50,000 examination fee for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations from 2027. The former vice pr…

Some car dealers have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s revised tariff regime, which includes a reduction in import duties on vehicles. The dealers spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. They said that the policy would reduce vehicle prices, lower business costs and benefit bu…

…education, healthcare, employment, housing and infrastructure. He noted that while the Federal Government had introduced several youth-focused initiatives under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, accurate population data was needed to assess their impact and ensure resources reached the intended beneficiaries…

…in Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, and throughout Nigeria, and there is no doubt about this. “The federal government will keep working closely with local security groups to fight crime in communities. “We are fully committed to using all legal ways to make sure farmers and people living in rural areas of the South West have a saf…

The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at the age of 74. Following his passing, Qatar declared a four-day period of national mourning beginning Monday. Government ministries and public institutions will suspend work,…

…media aide, Adeola Oloko said the feat has further demonstrated the disposition of the Federal government to the security of lives and property of the citizenry. ‘The release of the victims is a landmark achievement of the present administration in the Country. ‘The issue of the Country is being taken serious by the ad…

…of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to help recover his body. In a heartfelt statement, the family expressed gratitude for the safe return of the other abducted children and teachers, saying every reunited family is a reminder…

…of public institutions in preventing alleged abuse of government processes. The Federal Government has charged Adeyemi with offences including alleged forgery, impersonation and related crimes. The defendant has, however, denied the allegations and maintained that he would establish his innocence before the court. The…

…called on Obi to come for a debate after the NDC presidential candidate called out the Federal government over the state of a road. Umahi insisted that President Tinubu's infrastructure projects and appointments had transformed the South-East. Responding to Chude's question on Umahi's call for a debate, Obi said "First…

…March 2015 and December 2023 under a $33.75 million facility channelled through the Federal Government, the project substantially upgraded the state’s water infrastructure. Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-depth reporting. on Google It said t…