Tag: The Federal Government
FG says looters burying stolen funds in forests, burial grounds
The Federal Government says its anti corruption agencies have been inundated with information of how looters have resorted to burying…
Nigerian Govt defends Whistle-Blower Policy
The Federal Government has hailed its whistle-blower policy, which has led to the recovery of looted funds in many currencies…
FG vows to pursue war against corruption despite setbacks
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians not to be discouraged by the recent setbacks in the war against corruption,…
Minister disagrees with governor over cause of Meningitis
The Federal Government says the outbreak of `Type C’ form of Cerebro-spinal Meningitis (CSM) in some parts of the country…
FG begins online registration of unemployed Nigerians
The Federal Government is to register unemployed Nigerians online as from Wednesday April 5.
Okpanachi is new MD of Development Bank of Nigeria
The Federal Government has appointed Mr Tony Okpanachi, as the pioneer Managing Director of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN).
FG summons Indian High Commissioner over attack on students
The Federal Government on Wednesday asked Indian Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for attacks…
FG Denies Fresh Xenophobic Attack Against Nigerians By South Africans
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said the latest fracas in South Africa, in which two Nigerians were involved,…
FG Will Protect, Reward Whistle-blowers – Minister
The Federal Government will protect and reward whistle-blowers who provide information that leads to the recovery of stolen funds or…
FG Probes Nigeria’s Failure To Clinch AU Post
The Federal Government has instituted a panel to investigate Nigeria’s failure to clinch the post of Commissioner for Peace and…
Buhari Removes Tourism Corporation Boss
The Federal Government has removed the Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mrs. Mariel Rae-Omoh.
FG Approves Temporary Closure of Abuja Airport
The Federal Government has approved the temporary closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with effect from the midnight…
FG expresses concern over killing of Nigerians in South Africa
The Federal Government has expressed concern over spate of extra-judicial killings of Nigerians in South Africa, and demanded speedy action…
Buhari’s death: FG goes tough, vows to punish rumour mongers
The Federal Government says the full wrath of the law will be brought to bear on the authors of subversive…
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FG releases N375m to feed 700,000 pupils in 5 states
The Federal Government said it had so far released over N375 million toward the implementation of its school feeding programme…
Chibok Girls: FG invites Ezekwesili for search in Sambisa forest
The Federal Government has invited members of the Bring Our Girls Back (BBOG) to a short trip in a military…
FG must borrow to rescue Nigeria from recession — Gbajabiamila
The Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos) said that Nigeria must go ahead with the plan…
FG, ASUU reach agreement on demands — Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, on Wednesday acknowledged that the Federal Government and the Academic Staff…
FG to vaccinate 41 million children against polio before January
The Federal Government planned to immunise 41 million children against polio before the end of the year as part of…
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Forgery: Federal Govt withdraws charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu
The Federal Government has withdrawn its forgery charges against the Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. The…
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FG begins recruitment for 500,000 jobs – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has commenced shortlisting candidates for the 500,000 jobs it promised. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji…
Emir Sanusi urges FG to seek experts’ advice on recession
The Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II, has called on the Federal Government to seek the advice of economic…
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Bakers beg Buhari on high cost of bread
Bakers in Nigeria have appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the rising cost of bread production just…
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Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 12 and Sept.13 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir. The…
FG berates US congressman over comment
The Federal Government has described as sadly out of tune with reality the published letter from US Congressman Tom Marino…