Tag: FG
FG, Lagos unite in bold push to end Malaria
Highlighting some of the project’s milestones, Professor Pate pointed to the successful onboarding of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs)…
FG reiterates commitment to restore dignity, expand opportunities for women
She noted that the federal ministry of women affairs and social development had embedded the vision in its Renewed Hope…
Why FG can’t implement 5% fuel tax now – Edun
Edun said that the implementation of the surcharge would require a formal commencement order by the minister of finance, published…
Just in: FG, NUPENG begin meeting over strike threat
The Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) are locked in…
FG reacts, clarifies role in CNG price hike
added that there will be no return to hidden fuel subsidies that previously damaged the petrol and diesel sector. Instead,…
Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Friday public holiday
The minister further called on Nigerians, irrespective of their religious affiliations, to use the occasion to pray for peace, security,…
A win for the people: Hon. Zacharias’s urgent motion secures safety on Itobe-Anyigba Road
This is a victory for the constituents of Idah Federal Constituency and all who traverse the Itobe–Anyigba road.
Education minister makes U-turn, acknowledges 2009 FG-ASUU agreement
With this clarification, observers say the Federal Government may now have to revisit the terms of the agreement with ASUU…
We are ready for “Mother of all Strikes” over unfulfilled 2009 Agreement – ASUU
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba, Calabar The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that it is prepared to embark on…
“Long overdue,” ASUU endorses FG’s 7-year moratorium on new varsities
“On average, each state and the FCT have about nine universities. This number is outrageous,” ASUU said,
Collapsed mining site claims lives, Ebonyi govt reacts
Speaking to journalists at the site, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Hon. Chidi Onyia, said the Greenfield mining site was…
Poor menstrual hygiene linked to teen pregnancy, anaemia — FG
This was disclosed by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, during the validation and adoption of…
Massive crackdown: Nigeria targets offensive online content, deletes 13 million accounts
The action comes as part of the enforcement of the country’s Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, which…
FG lists 11 hospitals offering kidney dialysis for ₦12,000
FG promises to expand the pilot phase to cover more Federal hospitals across the country in due course, ensuring that…
More funds for states as FG begins review of revenue allocation
He emphasized that the review would be inclusive, based on data, and open. Consultations will be held with key groups,…
Scam Alert: FG denies authorizing sale of 753 seized houses
The company had reportedly sent out letters and proposals to people and organizations, asking them to buy an “expression of…
Nigerians abandoned by Chinese company in Central African Republic return home
One of the repatriated miners, Oluremi Peters said they were invited to CAR by a Nigerian associate and a Chinese…
We haven’t received FG’s largesse – Super Falcons captain, Ajibade
During the reception, the President announced that each player would receive $100,000 and a three-bedroom house, in addition to being…
Falana blasts FG over Ibom Air u- turn
statement issued on Wednesday, Falana claimed the government withdrew the case to avoid accusations of double standards, following
Why FG imposes seven-year ban on establishment of new Universities, Polytechnics
The decision, approved during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, marks a significant shift in…
Nigeria’s first environment, technology university opens in Rivers State
The new university, located in Koroma, Rivers State, is the first in Nigeria to focus specifically on environmental sciences.
ValueJet incident: KWAM 1 gets reprieve against flight ban, police probe
The NCAA had on Tuesday petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to investigation the incident…
Unruly airport incidents: Inside FG’s reprieve for KWAM 1, Comfort Emmanson
In the case of KWAM 1, the NCAA is to reduce his flight ban to a one-month period. FAAN will…
FG opens up on NELFUND loan beneficiaries
NELFUND’s initiative is part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda championed by President Bola Tinubu, aimed at empowering Nigerian youth…
FG awards N4.2bn grant for innovation, entrepreneurship hubs
Benefiting institutions with the highest number of awards include the Federal University of Technology, Minna with a total of 15…
Arewa group challenges FG on alleged forced resignation of NNPCL boss
The AEF, a prominent Northern-based think tank, expressed deep concern over the allegations, stating that such actions, if true, would…
We settled families of 3 persons who died during collapse of Keffi flyover – Umahi
Umahi described the July 4 collapse of the bridge as “very unfortunate.”
Strikes: FG approves national industrial relations policy
The minister emphasized that recurring industrial unrest often stemmed from the lack of a clear national framework for negotiations, dispute…
FG scrambles to end Nurses’ strike as hospitals reel from shutdown
According to Professor Pate, the government has already taken steps to tackle the key issues that prompted the strike, with…
Patients wait, nurses walk out as calls for reform echo nationwide
Nigerian nurses, under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), are on strike across the country. The strike…