Tag: Federal Government
Wike accuses FG of playing politics with judicial autonomy
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has accused the Federal Government of playing politics with judicial autonomy in total…
Insecurity: Cleric charges FG to live up to expectations
As insecurity continues to be on the increase in the country, the Federal Government has been urged to live up…
COVID-19: FG bans night clubs, bars, large gathering again
The Federal Government on Monday banned night clubs, bars and others from operating till further notice in a bid to…
JUST IN: Senate approves $1.5bn, €995m external loans for FG
The Nigerian senate has given the Federal Government the nod to borrow $1.5bn and €995m from foreign bodies.
Nigeria, Switzerland launch ‘Blue Bus’ Project to control irregular migration
The Federal Government and the Switzerland government have inaugurated a Blue Bus Project in commemoration of the countries 10th anniversary…
FG warns against COVID-19 self medication
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against self-medication for COVID-19, stressing it could lead to body organs damage.
FG, ASUU reach some truce
The Federal Government and the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities struck some truce on Friday, after…
Meeting with South-East leaders “extremely fruitful“ — Lai Mohammed
By Stanley Nwanosike The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described as “extremely fruitful“ the meeting which…
Aso Rock issues scam alert on N3m FG grant
The Presidency has issued a scam alert to Nigerians looking to benefit from the Federal Government assistance to businesses affected…
Just In: FG reopens NYSC orientation camp Nov 10
The Federal Government has announced November 10, 2020, as resumption date for National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Orientation Camp across…
Nationwide strike: FG summons emergency meeting with labour unions
The Nigerian government has summoned an emergency meeting with the labour unions, to avert a nationwide strike on Monday.
(Breaking) FG makes U-turn: All account holders don’t have to re-register with banks
The Federal Government has apologised for misleading the public when it ordered all account holders in the country’s financial institutions…
Fuel, electricity price hike: A gathering storm
Since the Federal Government announced a hike in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff, there have been a…
Fashion, tourism contribute N3.2trn to Nigeria’s economy – FG
Federal Government’s Post Covid-19 Initiative Committee on the Creative Industry has revealed the fashion industry, hospitality and tourism contributed over…
WASSCE: FG clarifies position on schools that will reopen
The Federal Government on Monday said only schools designated as centres for the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE)…
N3.4bn NSITF scam: Panel to probe Somefun, Kemi Nelson, others inaugurated
The Federal Government has set up a Presidential Joint Board Audit Investigation Panel to probe alleged N3.4 billion financial infractions…
Nigerian govt releases guidelines for reopening of schools
Nigerian government on Monday released guidelines for the reopening of schools across the nation.
COVID-19: FG evacuates 102 Nigerians from Egypt
The Federal Government on Friday said that 102 Nigerians evacuated from Egypt have arrived the country.
COVID-19: FG speaks on reopening schools again
Minister for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has disclosed that schools will reopen when the federal government is able to ensure…
Boon time for PDP states: Buhari pays N148b to Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa
Three PDP states of Bayelsa, Rivers and Cross River were the greatest beneficiaries of the refund of N148billion approved by…
Exam malpractice saga: Why court discharged, acquitted Adeleke
Former Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke was on Friday discharged and…
FG, States, LGAs share N1.95trn FAAC allocation
The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed N1.95 trillion to the federal,…
Presidency speaks on returned Abacha loot
The Nigerian presidency said the $311m Abacha loot returned to Nigeria on Monday by the U.S. has been allocated, and…
Nigerian govt extends closure of airspace, airports by 14 days
The Federal Government on Monday extended the closure of the nation's airspace and airports by another 14 days as Coronavirus…
Looking up in lockdown season
As the Covid-19 pandemic remains unrelenting, a large swathe of the country is under lockdown, some proclaimed by Federal Government,…
Tinubu to FG: Pay emergency relief funds to households through BVN
National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has urged the Federal Government to make cash payments to households…
FG pays N2.6b to 130,000 Katsina poor
About 130,000 poor households in Katsina state have been paid N2.6billion under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme of the…
FG’s invitation of Chinese doctors gross disrespect for NMA – Dino Melaye
Controversial former Senator, Dino Melaye has said the Federal Government displayed gross disrespect for the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, by…
Coronavirus: FG slashes 2020 budget
Nigeria’s Federal Government has sent new reduced budget proposal to the National Assembly for approval as a result of the…
Oyakhilome’s comment on lockdown of Lagos, FCT disheartening – FG
The Federal Government has described comment made by founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome that the lockdown of Lagos…