FG Approves ₦1.85bn for Education and Rehabilitation of Rescued Chibok Girls

The Federal Government has approved the sum of ₦1,854,277,768 to fund the education, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Chibok schoolgirls rescued from Boko Haram captivity.   The Director of Press and…

Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Allowances

Nigeria’s health sector is on the brink of another industrial crisis as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a final 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning…

FG Raises International Passport Fees, New Rates Take Effect September 1

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a fresh increase in the cost of obtaining international passports, with the new rates set to take effect from September 1, 2024.  …

FG Suspends Land Allocations, C of O on Islands and Lagoons

The Federal Government has suspended all previously approved, pending, and planned applications for land allocations and Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) on islands and lagoons, directing that they be…

Tinubu Pledges Completion of National Defence College Permanent Site

Abuja, August 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing the permanent site of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja, to strengthen strategic training…

Atiku Condemns Killing of 27 Worshippers in Katsina Mosque Attack

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the killing of at least 27 worshippers inside a mosque in Katsina State on Tuesday by suspected bandits.   Reacting in a…

FG to Disburse Cash Transfers to 2.2 Million Poor Households

The Federal Government has announced plans to disburse cash transfers to 2.2 million poor households across the country as part of its efforts to alleviate poverty.   The Minister of…

FG Approves ₦16.7bn for Niger Bridge Reconstruction

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Saturday in Abakaliki after a meeting with the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, during his ongoing three-day project…

Tinubu Reappoints Muheeba Dankaka as FCC Chair, Names New Commissioners

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr. Muheeba Dankaka as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second five-year term.   The President also named Mohammed Musa…

FG Approves N4.2bn for 158 Research Projects, Establishes 18 Innovation Hubs Across Nigeria

The Federal Government has approved a N4.2 billion grant for the funding of 158 research projects under the 2024 Grant Cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research…