The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria is currently hosting more than 100,000 refugees and asylum seekers, largely from countries within the Lake Chad Basin region, while also grappling with millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by insecurity and other humanitarian crises. The Secretary to…

…Hon. Obakpororo Johnny, condemned the incident and urged both the Delta State and Federal Governments to take urgent steps to address security challenges affecting rural communities. Meanwhile, personnel of TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) were also reported to have narrowly escaped an ambush while car…

…schemes. Oloworaran further stated that the proposed collaboration supports the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda by promoting social protection, poverty reduction, financial inclusion and economic empowerment. She described the initiative as one of the most ambitious pension inclusion programmes in recent years…

…involved in the concessioning of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, which is a federal government project in Enugu? Again, it's part of connecting the dots and growing the economy. The target is to bring in 3 million visitors to Enugu. If you look at our manifesto it speaks of bringing in 3 million visitors, and th…

…The Federation of Informal Workers Organizations of Nigeria, FIWON, has called on the Federal Government to urgently expand pension and healthcare coverage to millions of informal workers across the country, describing the current level of social protection as grossly inadequate. In a statement by its General Secretary…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has welcomed the Federal Government's move to restore gratuity payments for workers but says the decision has opened fresh questions about decades of non-payment to retired public servants. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said while the restoration of gratuity was com…

The renewed push by the Federal Government to end open grazing and activate the so-called 470 gazetted grazing reserves is a deeply troubling return to a policy that has already generated fierce controversy, failed to win public confidence, and proved impossible to implement smoothly in the past. Nigerians were told fo…

The Nigeria Society of Criminology (NSC) has advised the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to fish out and prosecute those involved in and financing kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes in the country. NSC President, Professor Oludayo Tade, made this declaratio…

…Ejiofor) that went back to court instead of filing a preliminary objection to the Federal Government's application for stay; Repeated disregard of my warnings and instructions to change course and focus on the real issues; “Open claim that I will not be released by President Tinubu unless I abandon Biafra, which became…

…market risks, facilitate product distribution, and stabilize fuel pricing. He urged the Federal Government to introduce additional incentives that would support independent marketers and help keep fuel prices affordable for consumers. "Fuel distribution affects every sector of the economy. When fuel prices rise, transp…

…Zoox, for instance, cannot operate commercially until it receives an exemption from the federal government. It currently has the ability to give rides in its custom-built robotaxi but cannot charge customers. As of May 28, Waymo had 577 autonomous vehicles registered in the state. It now has 620 of them, about a 7.5% i…

…training, equipment and logistics. It has to be a combined effort involving the Federal Government, states and local governments," he added. Makarfi warned against politicising insecurity, insisting that the challenge affects all Nigerians irrespective of political affiliation. "I don't want this thing politicised. If…

…cost. In April, the Debt Management Office (DMO) increased borrowing costs at its latest Federal Government (FGN) bond auction.

…non-use of BVAS and violations of electoral guidelines. Maku called on the Federal Government and INEC to investigate the conduct of the election, describing the alleged irregularities as “a national embarrassment.”

…disenfranchised many of his people. The senatorial candidate, therefore, called on the Federal Government to investigate the election and INEC for non-compliance with electoral laws. "This matter calls for proper investigation because this is a national embarrassment," he said. Maku appreciated Rep. Jonathan Gaza, the…

…the task of taking Ekiti to the next level of governance. "The President reaffirms the Federal Government's commitment to partnering with the Ekiti State Government to deliver more dividends of democracy and accelerate the Renewed Hope Agenda across Nigeria. "He prays for God's wisdom, strength, and good health for Gov…

…Festus Keyamo, has disclosed how Governor Alex Otti of Abia State rejected a Federal Government plan to build an airstrip in the state and instead opted for a full-fledged international airport. Keyamo also revealed that negotiations were ongoing for the first direct international cargo flight from Guangzhou, China, to…

…General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, a Federal Government agency under the National Assembly. The lawyers, who had dragged Suleiman to court for allegedly contesting the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State without resigning his appointme…

…he said. Radda also reiterated the state's commitment to working closely with the Federal Government, development partners, investors, and other stakeholders to modernise agricultural production, improve livestock management systems, and strengthen food supply chains. He commended the Federal Ministry of Livestock Deve…

…Recently, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, warned that the Federal Government could review options available against South African business interests in Nigeria if attacks and harassment of Nigerians in South Africa persist. Meanwhile, South African officials have expressed concerns about…

…the task of taking Ekiti to the next level of governance. The President reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to partnering with the Ekiti state government to deliver more dividends of democracy and accelerate the Renewed Hope Agenda across Nigeria. He prayed for God's wisdom, strength, and good health for Gov…

…apprehend those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice. “BYM also urges the Federal Government and the Plateau State government to take proactive measures to protect vulnerable communities in the state as the violence being visited on rural people is becoming one too many,” Tengwong said. BYM advised reside…

…- broadly defined as the devolution of fiscal and political powers from the Federal Government to the states - has appeared in presidential campaigns for more than a decade, without ever being comprehensively legislated. The APC's 2015 manifesto included a commitment to amend the Nigerian Constitution to ensure devolut…

…The individuals allegedly claim that the payment is required for registration into a federal government programme known as “Renewed Hope.” The youths stated that the practice has occurred repeatedly and is not the first time residents have encountered such incidents in the area and its surrounding communities. In a pro…

…by the Zuma Deck Abuja. “Our 1999 Constitution vests the police exclusively in the Federal Government. That was a choice then. Today's reality is different,” Oteri said. “Nigerians are dying. Communities are under siege. The architecture we have relied upon is straining under the weight of challenges it was never desig…