…than into production and processing, so local processors cannot scale. He urged the Federal Government to speed up the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones programme. “We should speed up such projects where we can produce enough for our country and start exporting, not look for shortcuts by reducing prices,” Banjok…

By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated more than 1,400 primary healthcare centres, PHCs, across the country to provide primary eye care services as part of efforts to expand access to quality eye care and reduce avoidable blindness. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr…

The Federal Government is set to deploy 90,000 kilometres of open-access fibre across the 36 states of the federation by 2028 under Project BRIDGE, a digital infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding broadband connectivity nationwide. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, wh…

The Federal Government has strongly defended its decision to eliminate fuel subsidies, warning that reinstating the policy would trigger severe economic instability, driving petrol prices above ₦2,000 per litre and pushing the exchange rate toward ₦3,000 per US dollar. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday,…

The Federal Government is set to deploy 90,000 kilometres of open-access fibre across the 36 states of the federation by 2028 under Project BRIDGE, a digital infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding broadband connectivity nationwide. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, who…

…Tinubu's spokesman reacted to news reports on Thursday, October 8, over claims that the federal government had restored the fuel subsidyFinance Minister confirmed NNPC Limited is offering a margin discount on petrol for 30 days, with public transporters given priority nationwidePresidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the g…

…African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to reduce petrol prices at NNPC filling stations for 30 days, describing the move as a temporary measure ahead of the 2027 general election. The council was reacting to comments by the Minister of Financ…

The Federal Government is negotiating a ₦1,350-per-litre ceiling on the ex-gantry or landing cost of petrol under a proposed mechanism aimed at stabilising pump prices and easing pressure on households and businesses.Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele announced the proposal on Th…

The Federal Government has announced 10 measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices and protect households, businesses and transport users from further price shocks. The measures were outlined by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday during a press brief…

…petrol price discount at NNPC stations Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the Federal Government announced a petrol price discount at NNPC filling stations, with priority given to public transporters.Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele made the disclosure at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday,He also said it will n…

…and sustainable growth in Nigeria.” Ayeni said the initiative was also aligned with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its focus on economic diversification, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, job creation, productivity and private-sector development. She called on participants to engage activ…

…Legit.ng also reported that a 55-year-old Ibadan woman, Janet Oladosu, appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to prioritise rescuing 20 abducted prospective corps members. Oladosu's son, Greatness, secretly texted her from captivity after the group was abducted near Umunoha in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State,…

…Abuja The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has called on the Federal Government to overhaul Nigeria’s security architecture and urgently reduce the cost of food and transportation. The Council said the twin pressures of insecurity and rising living costs required faster and more effective government…

…but how effectively are those rules being implemented? New push for forensic probe The Federal Government has also begun a new effort aimed at improving the investigation of engineering failures, including building collapses. The Certified Forensic Engineering Failure Investigator certification programme was launched i…

The Federal Government is set to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori revealed on Wednesday. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba,…

…public that could jeopardise the investigations. He urged Nigerians to have faith in the Federal Government to overcome the security challenges facing the country. According to him, the discreet and coordinated approach adopted by the security agencies was necessary to ensure the safe return of the victims. ‘’Because t…

…in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education issued an ultimatum, the Federal Government has announced the release of their eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance. The allowance covers January to August 2026. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa…

…of substandard products. The Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Ilori Sanusi, called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to review existing laws and ensure that penalties for counterfeiting were commensurate with the seriousness of the offences. He argued that inadequate punishment could encourage offenders,…

…argued that the disclosure was insufficient, particularly because the PSC is a federal government agency operating under the TSA framework and receives budgetary and operational allocations. The CBN, however, opposed the application, arguing that it had already complied with the court’s order by filing affidavits discl…

…of abduction once again. We congratulate the Imo and Oyo State Governments and the Federal Government, too.” “The Federal Government, which has the preponderance of power and capacity to effectively nip this embarrassing development in the bud, must be more proactive and live up to its promise to keep citizens safer ac…

…monthly rent, or feed an average Nigerian family for two weeksASSBIFI called on the Federal Government to urgently address the cost of food, transport, housing, healthcare, and educationPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan…

…during its commemoration of the 2026 World Day for Decent Work, where it called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to reduce the rising cost of living and improve workers’ welfare. Acting National President of ASSBIFI, Fanimokun Adesina, said workers deserved wages capable of supporting their families and e…

…Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to improve workers’ pay immediately, rather than waiting for the next review of the national minimum wage. Briefing journalists in Abuja after its National Administrative Executive Council, NAC meeting, the TUC Presid…

…5. FG releases eight-month allowance for non-academic tertiary workers The Federal Government has released the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance for non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The payment covers January to August 2026 and is aimed…

The Federal Government is set to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, said on Wednesday. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the 59th anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asa…