…University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK) following its final forfeiture to the Federal Government. “A university seized from crime is now a federal university. The recovered campus in Kaduna State became the Federal University of Applied Sciences, and in December 2025, 1,909 students matriculated there. Young peo…

…a visit by fellows of the MTN Media Innovation Programme in Pretoria, South Africa. The Federal Government funded five repatriation flights, each carrying at least 200 Nigerians, while the mission also arranged two or three batches of one-way tickets for citizens seeking to leave, he said. The evacuations were voluntar…

Retired officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kogi have urged the Federal Government to urgently address poor retirement benefits and prolonged delays in gratuity payments. The appeal was made during the official inauguration of the pioneer executives of the Retired Correctional Officers Association, Kogi ch…

…to ignore elements whose new responsibility appears to be blackmailing the Federal Government of Nigeria and, by extension, the Nigerian people who are earnestly earning a living abroad," he said."America and Nigeria have a relationship that is far bigger than the ambitions of desperate politicians. That relationship s…

The Federal Government says it remains resolute in remedying the decades-long environmental degradation suffered by the people of Ogoniland in Rivers State. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, gave the assurance in Bodo City, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, during the 10th anniversary of the Ogoni Cl…

…industrial and manufacturing development would support the growth. They added that the Federal Government’s plan to establish Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs across the country under the Renewed Hope Agenda would strengthen local production and supply chains while supporting efforts to reduce construction costs.…

The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) supported or endorsed the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, described the claims circulating on social media…

…covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Federal Government has announced that more than $2 billion in private-sector investment has been secured to develop Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure and expand the wider gas value chain.The investment comes as th…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed claims that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) backed the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic, insisting that Nigeria remains opposed to military takeovers and other unconstitutional changes of government. The Minister of State for Foreign Aff…

…and an essential component of the nation’s economic infrastructure. Daniel urged the Federal Government to diversify the economy beyond oil, citing Nigeria’s young population, entrepreneurial culture, technology sector, financial institutions and creative economy as key areas of opportunity. According to him, the prior…

…and standalone solar systems on a large scale. It added that it would assist the Federal Government in developing well-structured public-private partnerships and private investment frameworks across the generation, transmission and distribution segments. The support, according to the bank, would include project prepara…

The Federal Government has said a sustained increase in domestic revenue will be critical to Nigeria’s efforts to secure an investment-grade sovereign credit rating. The government said it would focus on raising revenue, improving the efficiency of public spending and strengthening debt affordability while consolidatin…

…and 329,000 bags of high-yielding seed to nearly 500,000 farmers in over 20 states. The Federal Government also flagged off the distribution of one million improved hybrid cocoa seedlings nationwide in mid-2026 through CRIN. The Nigerian Conservation Foundation runs seed-exchange schemes in Yobe. Officials describe thi…

The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to reduce aviation charges and taxes as an intervention to make air travel more affordable. Speaking as a panelist at the AeroWest conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, with the topic, “The Real Cost of Running A…

…the delay as unacceptable, arguing that retaining the funds defeated the purpose of the Federal Government’s intervention, which was designed to ease the financial pressure on students and their families. “NANS Zone C demands the immediate refund of all NELFUND payments due to affected students,” Babatunde said. He war…

…Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, described the situation as “grave” and urged the state and Federal Governments to take immediate action to protect the community. In a statement issued by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, Dan’iya said the reported levy demand indicated an alarming level of criminal control over the lives an…

The federal government of Nigeria, through NCCSALW, explained that a viral video falsely linking NSA Nuhu Ribadu to an illegal arms importation case is fake newsNCCSALW confirmed one of its top officials was personally present when 399 automatic weapons seized at Tin Can Island Port in Apapa, Lagos, were handed over to…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the operations of Dangote Refinery to help reduce retail fuel prices. The National President of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, made the appeal in an interview with DAILY POST on Tuesday. His appeal comes…

…Onitsha and Ibadan are among the communities placed on the critical-risk list.The federal government urged residents in affected areas to verify evacuation routes, protect valuables, and comply with instructions from emergency authorities.FG warns 33 states over rising flood Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported the federa…

…a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Federal Government has attracted more than $2 billion in investments for the development of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure and related value chains as it intensifies efforts to reduce transportation costs and promote clea…

…candidate of the defunct African Renaissance Party, Yahaya Ndu, has called on the Federal Government to legalise artisanal refineries across the Niger Delta region. He argued that local refining capacity – rather than debates over fuel subsidy – remains the key to ending Nigeria’s energy crisis. Speaking during an excl…

…management. The President said Shettima had also promoted collaboration between the Federal Government and sub-national governments to advance national development and address challenges confronting Nigerians. Tinubu further commended Shettima’s respect for constitutional governance, democratic institutions, dialogue a…

…may not necessarily create enough well-paying jobs. The accounting professor urged the federal government to ensure that the next phase of its economic reforms focuses on translating growth into higher productivity, stronger manufacturing, quality employment, rising real wages and lower production and living costs. “In…

…plan to restore the subsidy, while the African Democratic Congress challenged the Federal Government to account for the N15.8tn in additional revenues it said accrued from the reforms. The National Chairman of the APC, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, warned that Atiku’s proposal to return Nigeria to the old fuel subsidy regime…

…in some locations as Lagos depots increase rates. ImagesThe development comes after Federal Government interventions helped extend national LPG availability from 11 days to 22 days.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Daily domestic supply also increased significantly, rising…