Tag: FG
Nigerian Govt promises to make new minimum wage meet economic realities
Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), says the Federal Government is committed to ensuring…
Boko Haram: FG orders IGP to relocate to Northeast
The Federal Government on Wednesday ordered the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to relocate to the Northeast to forestall…
Niger Delta: Nigerian Govt to design sustainable peace building initiatives
The Federal Government says it is committed to utilising the centre for peace at the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs…
Child Labour: Nigerian Govt to develop National Reporting Template
The Federal Government says it will develop a National Reporting Template for proper monitoring, evaluation and data collection toward elimination…
Federal Govt confirms 110 girls missing after Boko Haram attack Yobe School
The Federal Government has confirmed that 110 students of the Government Science and Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State, are…
Fuel Scarcity: NUPENG advises Nigerian Govt to `Think outside the box’
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has told the Federal Government to “think outside the box,’’…
Nigerian Govt sells N79.62bn bonds of 5, 10-year tenors
The Federal Government on Thursday said that it sold N79.62 billion worth of bonds during its February auction.
Nigerian Govt urged to encourage local rice producers
The Nigeria Renascent Group, a pressure Group on Food Security and Food Self-sufficiency, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to…
CCT Chairman: FG issues queries to Magu, Keyamo
The Federal Government has queried the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, and a…
Nigerian Govt urged to prioritise research for national development
The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos, Chapter of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions,…
Nigerian Govt pledges to enhance working environment for workers
The Federal Government on Wednesday promised to provide working environment conducive for public servants to ensure quality service delivery in…
I will continue my criticisms regardless of prosecution – Dino
Sen. Dino Melaye on Tuesday said alleged plans by Federal Government to arraign him for allegedly misleading the Police would…
Reduce Carbon Monoxide-related deaths by improving power supply – Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to intensify effort toward improving electricity supply in the country…
Nigerian Govt, MAN discuss measures to distribute 2,000MW unused electricity
Determined to distribute unused 2,000MW of electricity, the Federal Government on Tuesday met with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)…
FG’ll Retain Capital Budget Despite Forthcoming Elections – Adeosun
The Federal Government’s capital budget would be strictly deployed to fund infrastructural projects across the country, particularly the completion of…
Lassa fever: Edo solicits Nigerian Govt assistance
The Edo Government has solicited for assistance from the Federal Government to tackle the increasing number of Lassa fever patients…
Nigerian Govt advised against using force to resolve herdsmen attacks
A lecturer in the Department of Sociology in the Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Dr Muhammad Baba, has advised the Federal Government…
Nigerian Govt assures 2018 Budget cannot be padded
Mr Ben Akabueze,the Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation (BOF), says the Federal Government’s 2018 Budget cannot be padded.
Nigerian Govt bans open drug markets in 2019
The Federal Government says it will shut down all open drug markets this year to curb unwholesome drug distribution system.
Nigerian Govt makes N196.3m from savings bond in January – DMO
The Federal Government said it made N196.3 million from sales of savings bond in January.
Fraud: FG investigates 200 whistleblowing tips on tax officials, taxpayers
The Federal Government has begun investigation into over 200 whistleblowing tips on tax officials and taxpayers which involves under declaration…
Federal Govt replies Obasanjo: You’re ignorant of Buhari’s economic achievements
The Federal Government on Wednesday replied former President Olusegun Obasanjo's criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, saying that the former…
Nigerian Govt urged to review security strategies
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to review its security strategies and prioritise…
Nigerian Govt. to boost herbal medicine research with N100m
The Federal Government has pledged to support the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) with N100 million grant…
Climate Change: Nigerian Govt urged to outlaw importation of gasoline generators
Some secondary school students in Edo have called on the Federal Government to ban the importation of gasoline generators so…
FG approves tertiary Military Hospital for Sokoto
Governor Aminu Tambuwal has commended the Nigerian Army for the establishment of a tertiary military hospital in Sokoto that will…
N481bn padding: SERAP gets leave to compel FG to prosecute NASS officers
There is prospect Nigerians keen on knowing the truth about alleged padding of the 2016 budget may soon have some…
Falana to FG: Release El-zakzaky now
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has demanded from the Federal Government to immediately release Shiite leader, Sheik Ibraheem El-zakzaky from…
Ex -Perm Sec. to forfeit N664m, $137,680 to FG
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos South West Nigeria on Tuesday ordered that a former Permanent Secretary in the…
Nigerian Govt targets repair of more roads in Lagos in 2018
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos promised massive road repairs nationwide, after completing some ongoing projects in…