…electric vehicles nationwide for cheaper transportation. >The President said the Federal Government had commissioned several CNG projects in Lagos, Abuja and Owerri in May, including a 15-station refuelling network in Lagos.He stressed that all levels of government must work together to ensure Nigerians ultimately bene…

…closed in August 2019 under the administration of then-President Muhammadu Buhari. The Federal Government cited the need to curb large-scale smuggling of rice, poultry products, petroleum and other goods, as well as weapons and drugs, and to encourage local agricultural production. In December 2020, Buhari ordered the…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Taraba State Government to unlock the state’s vast potential in agriculture, energy, tourism, infrastructure and mineral resources. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday in Jalingo at the Gal…

…conviction that meaningful progress is built on genuine collaboration between the Federal Government and the sub-national governments. Security is a collective responsibility,” he stated. According to him, the facility will deliver immediate operational gains for the NAF in the South-South. “The benefits of this facili…

…after the meeting with the APC governors on Thursday night. According to him, the Federal Government and state governments had agreed to work together to ensure that the benefits of cheaper alternative fuels translate into lower transport fares for Nigerians. A joint Federal and State committee, Tinubu said, will be es…

The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial task team to oversee the 2026 ranking of websites of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, charging members to ensure objectivity, professionalism and transparency in the exercise. The Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, disclosed…

…recalled his grassroots digital literacy campaign, which he said was launched after the Federal Government introduced computer-based testing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinations. Adebisi said his team sent computers and volunteers to communities across Osun, Ekiti, Oyo, the South-West, North-Ce…

…and when you find students who read international relations and don’t know that the federal government is running a 4D foreign policy doctrine, then there is a problem. When you find somebody who is reading economics and doesn’t understand that the government have a priority agenda within which it is pursuing, then the…

The Federal Government has commenced a nationwide consultation with states and other stakeholders to develop a National Water Compact aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistent water and sanitation challenges and strengthening water security across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph…

…multiple voting, vote-buying, manipulation of election outcomes, and violence. While the Federal Government accepted many recommendations in principle, most remain unimplemented due to political resistance and constitutional limitations. The report continues to serve as a touchstone in debates over electoral reform. Ea…

…for authorised establishment, manpower requirements and recruitment waivers for federal government organisations.Under the standard procedure, newly established government organisations seeking authorisation are expected to submit documents showing their mandate and establishment instruments, as well as the appointment…

…move to reward information leading to the recovery of stolen assets abroad and the Federal Government’s decision to halt foreign scholarships and redirect funds to domestic education. Atiku-Tinubu faceoff widens over subsidy and $16bn power projects Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Govern…

…recovered and secured the forfeiture of cash and assets worth more than $500m for the Federal Government within the first three years of his administration. “Within three years of my assumption of office, we’ve been able to forfeit both cash and assets worth over half a billion dollars to the government,” he said. He a…

…influence mental health extend beyond the healthcare system. The APN stressed that the Federal Government must complement the proposed legal reform with interventions that improve people’s living conditions and access to mental healthcare. “It is equally important to recognise that the causes and drivers of mental illn…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has evidence linking him to the alleged $16bn power expenditure while in office. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African DemocraticCongress, accused the President Bola Tinubu-led government of recy…

The Federal Government has said it is targeting 8,000 megawatts of electricity generation and transmission by the end of 2027 as part of efforts to improve power supply across the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Wednesday at the launch of the Renewable Energy Assets Management Company in…

…they have trained you and you have ID card,” Igboho told the gathering. He said the Federal Government would determine who would provide training for the group, while the Ogun State Governor’s Office would decide where members would be deployed. “Federal Government will decide who will come and train us. The Governor’s…

…and stop importing finished petroleum products altogether.He also called on the Federal Government to give its ongoing economic reforms a "human face."The APC chieftain said political leaders at the executive and legislative levels needed to reduce the cost of governance and make personal sacrifices before asking ordin…

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) has appealed to the Federal Government to provide protective kits and other equipment for its members following the killing of several vigilantes during operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements across the country. The group also…

…and economic pressures, had significantly improved the financial capacity of both the federal government and the states, enabling them to meet their obligations and invest more in development. Arise said those advising the former vice president might not have adequately presented the broader implications of returning t…

…call to restore fuel subsidy.Obi backed the removal of petrol subsidy but said the federal government failed to manage the savings from the policy responsibly.The Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate said he had outlined a structured plan for subsidy removal in his manifesto before the election.

…representing the host community of the Kolmani oil field in Bauchi State, has urged the Federal Government to move beyond statements and verification visits and take concrete steps towards the immediate remobilisation of exploration activities at the site. The association cautioned the government against using the Kolm…

…have received significantly higher allocations from the Federation Account following the Federal Government’s economic reforms. An analysis of Ministry of Finance data previously showed that N47.25tn was shared through the Federation Account between 2023 and 2025 alone, accounting for more than half of the N93.13tn dis…

…that I am still the governor of Benue." The governor's comments come amid a proposed federal government ranching programme aimed at addressing the persistent farmer-herder crisis, which has resulted in deaths and displacement in Benue and other parts of Nigeria.The Federal Government has said the ranching initiative wo…

…of those killed during the attack, and assured the families of the abducted that the federal government would not rest until every victim was returned safely."You are not alone. The entire nation shares your anguish. We will not rest until your sons, daughters, mothers and fathers are brought back safely to you," he sa…