…there's local government "autonomy" for which Tinubu is also hailed. In July 2024, the Federal Government secured a Supreme Court judgement that local governments' Federation Account allocations must be paid directly to them and not through the state governments, as the Constitution prescribes. But two years later, tha…

…Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has urged the Federal Government to direct capital injection into six marine priority areas. Listing the marine areas during the 2nd Quarter 2026 Citizens/Stakeholders' Engagement held by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in Lagos, Dan…

...Marwa seeks national action plan to tackle substance abuse By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating illicit drug use by dismantling drug trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of Nigerians. Secretary to the Gove…

…call during plenary today, July 8, as the lower chamber moved a motion calling on the Federal government to scrap the rehabilitation and reintegration programme for arrested insurgents and criminals. Speaking during the debate, Gagdi said''Payment of ransom is an encouragement for bandits to continue to brutalize Niger…

…by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, is part of the Federal Government's efforts to boost the Army's manpower to address prevailing security challenges across the country. The statement was titled, "COAS passes out another 3,000 recruits, sustains massive recruitment drive to strengthe…

The Federal Government has warned that drug abuse and illicit trafficking pose a direct threat to Nigeria's national development, describing the fight against the menace as a shared responsibility that cannot be left to any single agency or sector. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, repres…

…was born on April 10, 1986 in Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigeria. He attended Federal Government College Daura in Katsina State before studying law at the University of Calabar. Notably, in 2021, he received an honorary degree in arts and culture from ISCG University in Cotonou, Benin. He was known for playing charismatic…

…we've encountered in Nigeria before now. Nothing can equal this." He faulted the Federal Government's handling of insecurity and criticised the administration for failing to show any remorse for the state of the nation. Watch a clip from the interview below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@…

…rehabilitations, prosecute Boko Haram members - Senate tells FG The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arrested and made to face the full wrath of the…

…Bureau (NSIB). He noted that while the NCAA was originally expected to be funded by the Federal Government, the introduction of the Ticket Sales Charge shifted that responsibility, although the Authority still shares its revenue with other aviation agencies. According to him, further reductions to the NCAA’s allocation…

…and illegal production. Those losses could hardly come at a worse time. As the federal government searches for new domestic revenue sources to reduce dependence on oil and as well, finance infrastructure, healthcare, and education, hundreds of billions of naira continue to leak into the informal economy. Every illicit…

…the prosecution is politically motivated. ADC alleges assault The ADC has accused the Federal Government of subjecting El-Rufai to political persecution, alleging that operatives of the ICPC denied him access to medical treatment, arrested his personal physician and assaulted his wife. In a statement issued on Tuesday…

…such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and protect citizens' personal data. He said the federal government remains committed to the full implementation of the new NIMC Act to build a secure, trusted and inclusive national identity system that supports governance, service delivery and economic development. The post Nigeri…

By Henry Obetta The Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has commended the Federal Government for establishing the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), describing the initiative as a landmark policy decision that will strengthen digital health governance, improve evidence-based decisi…

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR).

The Federal Government has commenced moves to sanitise airport car hire operations through the introduction of a new technology-driven system aimed at eliminating unregulated activities, improving passenger safety and closing security loopholes across the nation's airports. The initiative, known as the Airport Car Hire…

…commanders in Borno By Henry Umoru & Ndahi Marama ABUJA - The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. T…

…the NPO said the presidential directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Federal Government by its member organisations, comprising the NPAN, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers. According to th…

…this training free? Yes, the PMI Meter Installation Course is entirely financed by the federal government. How long is the course? The intense training program lasts three weeks and includes practical sessions. What are the requirements? Applicants must be Nigerian citizens with at least an OND or equivalent in enginee…

…Intervention Promotion Council was fictitious and had never been established by the Federal Government. "The directive follows the discovery of the fictitious PFIPC, which was never established by the Federal Government of Nigeria and has no basis in any law, presidential instrument, executive approval, or other lawful…

The Federal Government says the country is well and uniquely poised to help address global energy challenges. Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), made this submission at the opening of the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week on Tuesday in Abuja. The 25th NOG has its theme as "Forging…

…Adeniyi had gone into hiding, following revelations that he had allegedly scammed the Federal Government through the creation of a fake presidential council. The arrest came on a day Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, OAGF, clarified that no Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, account was successfully opened…

…opportunities, arguing that such policies were counterproductive. "At one point, the Federal Government introduced a policy that indirectly prevented some doctors from travelling abroad to undertake specialist training. However, we do not believe that this is the appropriate approach. "To curb brain drain, we must ensu…

…of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, said yesterday the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10. Adeniyi spoke when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise to def…

…the Renewed Hope Housing Initiative of the current administration and urged the Federal Government to allot specific role to state housing corporations as government agencies created to deliver social and affordable housing to Nigerians in all the states of the federation. They also bemoaned the current housing shortag…