The Federal Government has evacuated another batch of 111 distressed Nigerians from South Africa amid concerns over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in the country. The returnees, comprising 44 men, 23 women and 44 children, arrived in Lagos aboard South African Airways Flight SA060 on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The M…

…and supply.FG launches new power initiative in LagosLegit.ng p reported that the federal government and the Lagos State Government have agreed to collaborate on measures aimed at providing stable and reliable electricity to Lagos under the proposed 24/7 Energy Zones pilot programme.The agreement was reached during a hi…

…on Instagram!FG’s intervention targets NNPC retail marginsThe increases come amid a federal government intervention aimed at easing fuel costs. The Presidency announced that NNPC Retail would forgo its petrol retail profit margin and sell at cost under a temporary relief arrangement.However, this should not be descri…

…and draw attention to areas requiring improvement,” he said. Afeez also acknowledged the Federal Government’s road development efforts under President Bola Tinubu and the supervision of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, whom he described as an “Infrastructure Bulldozer”. However, the association did not identify spec…

…than 10 years. I had reported on the platform that I was reliably informed by an MD of a Federal Government agency that the World Bank had approved the road project and that it was facilitated by James Faleke, with the state government expected to provide counterpart funding. That was the information I shared. Why did…

The Federal Government says Fitch Ratings’ revision of Nigeria’s economic outlook to positive reflects sustained reforms, stronger external reserves and moderating inflation. Fitch, on Friday, revised Nigeria’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings outlook to positive from stable, while affirming the country’s rating at ‘B’…

…R-1, R-2Witnesses, Informants, and Victims: S, T, UThe expansion signals that the federal government is broadening its digital scrutiny well beyond the student and worker categories initially targeted, now bringing journalists and trade professionals into the same vetting framework.For applicants from Nigeria and acros…

…Nigeria's push towards cleaner and cheaper energy has received a major boost after the Federal Government removed import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) on cooking gas, compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles, a move that is already reflecting in lower LPG prices announced by dealers.The Nigeria Customs Servi…

…NNPC restricts discount sales, may forgo N4.6bn Motorists seeking to benefit from the Federal Government’s N66-per-litre petrol discount must download the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s mobile application and pay digitally, as the reduction is not automatically available to customers at filling stations,…

…the financial constraints to the non-release of local government allocations by the Federal Government, appealing to well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on the Federal Government to release the funds due to Osun State. According to the commissioner, “part of the outstanding funds was intended to support the feeding progr…

…royalties and contractual obligations significantly reduced the volume available to the Federal Government. The minister spoke on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, amid renewed calls for government intervention in the petroleum sector and proposals for a production subsidy to support d…

…Director/Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Capt Ado Sanusi, called on Federal Government to focus on genuine industry reform, among other issues. Background: We believe this administration has done well in infrastructure, but we are telling the administration that policy in the sector must address the specif…

…inward and honour its own historical figures and veterans instead of waiting for the Federal Government. “You don’t remember Ojukwu. You don’t remember Akanu Ibiam. You don’t remember Mbakwe. You don’t remember anybody.” ‘I defended Umuahia 50% during war’ Recounting his experience on the Biafran front, Nwoke singled o…

…Base in Ikeja, Lagos, where their son had spent most of his life. Meko called on the Federal Government, the Air Force and relevant aviation safety authorities to ensure that the crash was thoroughly and independently investigated, with the findings made public. He said the investigation should examine the aircraft’s a…

…has a nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. The development also comes as the Federal Government has announced a 30-day petrol discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations, a move aimed at providing temporary relief to motorists and other fuel consumers amid the high cost of…

The federal government completed a 10-day NPRGS training programme in Oyo state, equipping 700 youths with vocational and digital skillsBeneficiaries across AI, makeup artistry, and fashion design tracks each received enterprise tools, including laptops, sewing machines, and tabletsThe Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashi…

…of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School in Abeokuta won Nigeria's Overall Best Teacher at the Federal Government's President's Teachers' and Schools' Excellence Awards• Adebayo was honoured during the 2026 World Teachers' Day celebration in Abuja, where a brand-new car awaited her as the star prize• Her old students' associat…

…made the remark in further reaction to the 30-day fuel price discount announced by the federal government. Recall that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, had announced a 30-day fuel price discount at all Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, filling stations a…

…Harcourt and Calabar listed petrol at N1,350 per litre on Friday, October 9, after the Federal Government proposed a price ceilingFive depots in Warri continued to quote N1,360 per litre, exceeding the proposed cap by N10The Federal Government also announced a 30-day petrol discount through NNPC retail outlets to ease…

The Federal Government has shelved plans to immediately ban solar panel imports following opposition from business leaders and renewable energy advocates, who warned that restricting supplies before local manufacturers can meet demand could increase electricity costs and slow the country’s clean energy transition. The…

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…Abeokuta, Ogun State, has emerged Nigeria’s Overall Best Teacher for 2026 at the Federal Government’s President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, which recognises teachers, school administrators and schools across different categories. Adebayo received the national recognition during the 2026 World Teachers’…

…of international markets to support emerging entrepreneurs at home. He commended the Federal Government, NBTI and UKALD for developing a platform that connects grassroots innovators with potential global partners. He also highlighted the possibility of extending the challenge to other Commonwealth countries, saying wid…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, North-Central Zone, has urged the Federal Government and relevant petroleum regulators to address the impact of rising petrol prices on transportation costs, warning that the burden is making education increasingly expensive for students. The association also called on Ali…

The Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount has drawn backlash from opposition figures, while the Nigerian Air Force has commenced an investigation into the Ondo crash that killed 25 people. Meanwhile, INEC has begun displaying the voter register and distributing PVCs ahead of the 2027 elections, 20 rescued prospec…