Tag: FG
SERAP drags FG, States to ECOWAS Court over ‘attacks on journalists, bloggers’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Federal Government and State Governments to ECOWAS Court of Justice…
NCF tasks FG, LASG on marine wildlife protection
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Sunday called on the Federal and Lagos State Governments to strengthen regulations on marine…
Sports: FG charges students to stay away from drugs
The Federal Ministry of Education has called on students to stay clean and resist any pressure to use substances to…
NYCN felicitates with Buhari
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice president Yemi Osinbajo on their reelection,…
FAAC: FG shares N610.36bn allocation to three tiers of govt. in Feb.
The Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed Idris said the Federal Government on Wednesday shared N610.36 billion, generated in January…
VON DG lauds FG, INEC, security agencies over credible polls
The Director- General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Chief Osita Okechukwu, on Sunday lauded the Federal Government and the Independent…
FG wins right to prosecute JPMorgan Chase over $875m Malabu oil fraud
A High Court in London headed by Justice Andrew Burrows has granted Nigeria’s plea to allow it proceed with the…
FG approves Visa fee waiver for accredited election observers
The Federal Government has approved visa fee waiver for accredited observers and monitors of the nation’s upcoming general elections.
FG completes 536 housing units in North Central
The Federal Government says the 536 housing units being constructed in the North Central zone under the National Housing Programme…
FG condemns terrorist attack on 46 Indian police, sends condolences
The Nigerian Government has condemned the Thursday terrorist attack against 46 Indian Paramilitary Policemen in Kashmir, India. A statement by…
FG denies plans to stop payment of shortfalls to GenCos
The Ministry of Power, Works and Housing on Wednesday denied that the Federal Government has stopped the payment of shortfalls…
FG, Dangote begin reconstruction of road, bridges in Abia State
The Federal Government and Dangote Industries Ltd., have commenced the reconstruction of a 16-kilometre concrete road and bridges in Ofeme…
NBA urges FG to discontinue charge against Onnoghen
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has again called on the executive arm of the Federal Government to discontinue the prosecution…
FG spends N8.3 bn on rehabilitation of Funtua-Gusau Federal road – Official
The Federal Government, says it has spent N8.3 billion to rehabilitate the 104 kilometre Funtua-Gusau road linking Katsina and Zamfara…
Leah Sharibu is not dead – FG
The Federal Government on Sunday said social media report on the death of the abducted Dapchi school girl, Leah Sharibu,…
FG commits N31bn to 2nd Niger Bridge project
The Federal Government has committed N31 billon to the main works of the second Niger Bridge project, says Alhaji Mustapha…
Soyinka lauds FG over Lagos-Ibadan rail project
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Friday commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge rail project.
Elections: FG announces mid-term break for Unity Schools
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, on Friday officially announced Feb. 15 to 19 as a mid-term break for…
FG approves N350bn worth of promissory note to boost export services – Awolowo
Olusegun Awolowo, the Executive Director, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says the Federal Government has approved N350 billion worth of…
After over one year, FG reopens Apapa/Leventis Bridge
After closure for over one year, the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing on Wednesday reopened the Apapa/Leventis Bridge…
No apologies for ridding Kwara of political thugs, FG replies CNPP
The Federal Government on Tuesday stressed that it has no regrets on its moves to rid Kwara of all thugs…
How opposition planned to scuttle 2019 elections – FG
With 12 days to the general elections, the Federal Government has alerted the public “to the evil machinations of the…
Strike: JOHESU issues 7 days ultimatum to FG
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) on Monday issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet its demands.…
FG to establish Entrepreneur Bank – Osinbajo
The Federal Government has said it will establish Entrepreneur Bank to enhance small scale businesses for women and youths if…
No cause for alarm over FG’s borrowing plan – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has assured Nigerians that there is no cause for alarm over Federal Governments’…
Strike: Nigerian Govt, ASUU fail to reach agreement again
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have again failed to reach a compromise to end…
Patience Jonathan forfeits N1bn to FG
Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan has been ordered by the Federal High Court siting in Kano to forfeit N1 billion…
Suspended CJN, Onnoghen sues FG
Suspend Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Walter Onnoghen has filed a suit against the federal government over his suspension.
2019 Polls: FG orders security agencies to ensure violence-free election
The Federal Government has directed all security and law enforcement agencies in the country to ensure and safeguard the sanctity…
Onnoghen: Nigerian Govt frowns at foreign interference
The Federal Government has warned against foreign interference into the nation’s affairs, capable of creating apprehension, distrust among citizens or…