…from Wawa Barracks to correctional facilities in Kuje, Keffi and Suleja, accusing the Federal Government of using the justice system to prolong the detention of its members. The group also alleged that the Court of Appeal had yet to list an appeal challenging the conviction of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, despite the…

…of the coalition during an international press conference in Abuja on Sunday, urged the Federal Government to investigate the alleged killings of pastoralists in Plateau, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and other states, provide relief materials to displaced victims and ensure their protection against attacks and ethnic…

…that BOA was providing financing at an interest rate of nine per cent, in line with the Federal Government’s directive to make agricultural credit more affordable. The BOA managing director said the bank was working with the Federal Government on interventions across other agricultural value chains to improve farmers’…

…the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has urged the Federal Government to involve its members in the distribution of free cooking gas cylinders and refill initiatives aimed at expanding access to cleaner household energy across Nigeria. The association said its extensive distribution n…

…us to your Preferred Sources Speaking during the exercise, Edu highlighted the Federal Government’s healthcare interventions, particularly those targeting pregnant women and vulnerable Nigerians. “Our President has done a lot in the health sector and is working on more reforms that will provide affordable healthcare fo…

…health system expected to manage infectious diseases safely. Training is not enough The Federal Government had announced that it is strengthening detection, laboratory capacity, case management and public communication as part of the response. “All hospitals should be sensitised and health workers be aware and, when th…

Nigeria faces renewed concerns over Ebola containment as the Federal Government moves to tighten screening at entry points following reported protocol breaches, while Uganda says the infected traveller showed no symptoms before leaving the country. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation has…

…said 2,016 state farmers were provided with 8,064 bags of NPK fertilizer through the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme. She appreciated all key stakeholders whose contributions have developed the sector, including development partners, public-private investors, farmers’ associations, and tr…

…and Infrastructure Protection at the Presidency. The consequential raid ordered by the federal government revealed deeper than anticipated. Fighting one threat exposed another. Though the authorities are shy of talking about it, the military operation reportedly uncovered booming trade in gunrunning, hard drugs and bro…

…a statement on Friday by the Minister’s Media Aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde. Musa said the Federal Government remained committed to preserving the legacy and sacrifices of Nigerian troops deployed under the regional peacekeeping force. The minister acknowledged the human and financial resources committed by Nigeria to EC…

…with legitimate sand-dumping sites and operators who pay the required royalties to the Federal Government. The Federal Mines Officer in Lagos had raised concerns about the enforcement activities, but that attempts to intervene had been unsuccessful. The secretary general of the Dredgers Association Mr Richard Ntan said…

…Local Government Area of Benue State, on count 4 of a four-count charge brought by the federal government under the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act (TPPA) 2022. The sentence runs from the day of his arrest. The court also ordered that, on completing his prison term, the convict undergo a rehabilitation and der…

By Cynthia Alo Despite the Federal Government’s interventions meant to cushion the prices of farm inputs and ultimately reduce the prices of food items in the country, food prices have remained high even during the ongoing harvest season. Read Also: Economy: Roadside restaurants drop food quantity, forcing customers to…

…nationwide action over unresolved workers’ demands, following a meeting with the Federal Government that ended without an agreement on Thursday. Organised labour said its next move would depend on the outcome of another meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, warning that its affiliates and state councils had been d…

…pipeline and our results,” Olusi said. The bank also delivered over 95 per cent of the Federal Government’s N200bn intervention, reaching 957,400 grant beneficiaries, 9,000 MSMEs and 104 large manufacturers. Through its RAPID programme, it disbursed N6.5bn to 880 rural enterprises in all 36 states and the Federal Capit…

The Federal Government has raised concerns over lead poisoning in Nigeria, estimating that 80 million children are exposed to the toxic substance. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. He warned t…

The Federal Government proposed a unified 2027 exam schedule, with UTME pencilled in for March 15 to 25NECO, WAEC, NABTEB and NBAIS results are all targeted for release by August 2027 under the new planJAMB shared the proposed timetable on its social media platforms on Thursday, noting that the dates are not yet finalP…

…he said. The council also resolved to establish a joint financing framework between the Federal Government and state governments to accelerate the deployment of compressed natural gas and electric vehicles. It directed relevant authorities to engage transport unions and operators to ensure that savings from the use of…

…Taiwo Oyedele, has acknowledged that many Nigerians are yet to feel the benefits of the Federal Government’s economic reforms. He said the impact of macroeconomic stability must be reflected in household living conditions. Oyedele stated this on Wednesday while speaking at Chatham House in London, where he defended the…

The Federal Government has commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, adding 544 megawatts of transmission capacity to strengthen electricity supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas. The projects, executed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria in partnership with the Kano State Government…

…warned of possible nationwide industrial action following unsuccessful talks with the Federal Government over workers’ demands. The unions said their next steps would depend on the outcome of another meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, adding that their affiliates and state councils had been directed to prepare…

…graduates The ABUAD Governing Council representative, Folasade Alli, SAN, called on the Federal Government to extend the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to students in private universities. Alli said, “The exclusion of students of private institutions from NELFund should be looked into. They are qualified, their parents a…

…$137.73 million.Nigeria’s debt servicing costsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government spent N8.93 trillion on servicing its debt in the first nine months of the year, equivalent to about $6.2 billion.The amount accounted for 61% of the N14.55 trillion in revenue recorded during the period.A breakdown of…

…held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, attributing the anticipated improvement to the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the assessment of tertiary institutions across the country. He identified the mandatory national ranking exercise introduced by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on September…

…stable at this moment, but anything can change at any moment," he said.He added that the Federal Government confirmed a case in a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda and is now in isolation in Abuja.He said the patient developed symptoms on October 7 and sought care at a private…