…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…

…where systematic negotiations, policy alternatives and strategic partnerships with the Federal Government, institutional heads and other education stakeholders will form the bedrock of student advocacy.“The incoming administration is fully prepared to lead with integrity, courage and a structured sense of purpose to en…

…specialists and the high cost of treatment continue to undermine survival rates. The Federal Government established the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment to strengthen cancer research, prevention, early detection and treatment. Health experts, however, say sustained investments guided by reliable dat…

…demonstrated its capability in restoring peace during regional conflicts. He urged the Federal Government and security agencies to replicate the coordinated rescue operation in other parts of the country affected by kidnapping and violent crime. “The same determination that secured the freedom of the Oriire victims mus…

…Her comments come amid ongoing debate over the country’s security situation, with the Federal Government maintaining that security efforts are yielding results, while many communities continue to grapple with attacks by terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups. ‘There’s high security in Nigeria’ – Kannywood actres…

…of the 225MW power plant, thereby strengthening electricity supply and supporting the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. More from our Energy Column Enjoying our column? Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date Open In Whatsapp