Tag: The Federal Government
Nigerian Govt orders crackdown on illegal tertiary institutions
The Federal Government has directed the immediate crackdown on all illegal tertiary institutions across the country. The Minister of Education,…
Nigerian Govt says opposition politicians fanning embers of violence
The Federal Government says it is in possession of credible intelligence confirming that opposition politicians are orchestrating widespread violence to…
Malabu scam : Nigerian govt sues Shell, Eni in London
The Federal Government said it had filed a 1.1 billion dollar lawsuit against Royal Dutch Shell and Eni in a…
Strike: Nigerian govt, ASUU reach partial agreement
The Federal Government and the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached a partial agreement, according to Dr…
Don’t grant visa to Atiku, Nigerian govt warns US
The Federal Government has advised the U.S. to be cautious in issuing visa to the PDP’s Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku…
Nigerian govt plans 5-year pre-retirement training for workers
The Federal Government says it will start a five-year training for intending retirees in the civil service on various businesses…
Nigerian Govt okays $1.3bn for 5 critical projects
The Federal Government has set aside 1.3 billion dollars (about N468 billion) from the National Sovereign Investment Fund to finance…
Nigerian Govt not aware of Buhari’s impeachment case – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government was not aware of any court judgment directing National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu…
Alleged Fraud: Nigerian govt files fresh charges against Akwa Ibom senator
The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against Sen. Bassey Akpan, representing Akwa Ibom North East, at the Federal…
Eid-el Fitr: Nigerian govt declares Friday, Monday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 15th and Monday, 18th June as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Eid-el Fitr.
Nigerian Govt invites Soyinka, Onanuga, Igiebor, Falana, Zwingina to June 12 honours day
The Federal Government has invited prominent Nigerian journalists, human rights activists and politicians to the ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday…
Nigerian Govt declares Tuesday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, May 29, as public holiday to celebrate the 2018 Democracy Day.
Workers’ Day: Nigerian govt pledges commitment to enhance workers’ welfare
The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to enhance workers’ welfare and prosperity for all citizens in the country.
Nigeria commits $300m to eliminate malaria
The Federal Government has committed to secure US$300 million from the World Bank, Islamic Development Bank and African Development Bank…
Nigerian Govt raises alarm over dangerous imported rice
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the unhealthy status of smuggled imported rice being dumped in the country calling…
Abduction of Dapchi schoolgirls real, not stage-managed – Nigerian Govt
The Federal Government has accused the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plumbing the depths of infamy for saying the…
Federal Govt appeals to Nigerians over road projects
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians to bear with it over the slow pace of work in the construction…
Federal Govt sets up committee to probe abduction of Dapchi schoolgirls
The Federal Government has set up a 12-member committee to unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction of 110 students of…
Federal Govt releases 110 names of abducted Dapchi schoolgirls
The Federal Government has released the names and other details of the 110 girls who have yet to be accounted…
Osinbajo renames university after Alex Ekwueme
The Federal Government has renamed Federal University Ndufu Alike, in Ebonyi State, to Alex Ekwueme Federal University.
Federal Govt announces special funds for tertiary health facilities
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced special intervention funds for tertiary and specialist hospitals in the country.
Federal Govt approves 3 new police area commands for Oyo State
The Federal Government has approved three new area commands for the Nigeria Police in Oyo State to complement the existing…
Federal Govt directs population commission boss to resume work Monday
The Federal Government has directed Dr Ganji Bello, Director-General, National Population Commission (NPC) to resume work on Monday, January 29.
Federal Govt begins cattle colonies next week
The Federal Government says work will commence next week on cattle colonies in states that have indicated interest to establish…
Fuel scarcity ends Saturday, Federal Govt vows
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the current fuel scarcity would end by Saturday.
Stop travelling to Libya, Federal Govt warns Nigerians
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians to stop travelling to Libya for now due to the risks associated with such…
2,778 Nigerian migrants in Libyan detention camps ready for repatriation
The Federal Government has revealed that 2,778 registered Nigerian migrants in accessible detention camps in Libya are ready for repatriation.
Terror Attack Alert: Federal Govt says No Cause for Alarm
The Federal Government on Sunday assured that adequate security measures have been adopted to thwart any terror attack on the…
500 tax fraudsters uncovered
The Federal Government has obtained the names of 500 Nigerians implicated in various cases of tax fraud across the country.
Monkey Pox: Federal Govt confirms 3 cases in Bayelsa
The Federal Government has confirmed three cases of monkey pox in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, and urged Nigerians to avoid stigmatising people…