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…