FG pays second wage award arrears

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has disbursed the second tranche of the N35,000 wage award arrears to federal workers as part of efforts to fulfil its commitment to cushioning…

FG unveils human capital programme to spur economic growth and inclusion

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Federal Government has launched a major human capital development initiative designed to drive inclusive growth and unlock Nigeria’s vast economic potential.… The Human Capital Opportunities for…

FG deepens economic ties with Brazil at Ogun investment forum

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic diplomacy and attracting foreign investment, following its participation in the Ogun State Investment Forum with the Brazilian…

Visa wars: Nigeria fights back, urges US to rethink new restrictions

The Federal Government has raised concerns over the US’s recent decision to tighten visa restrictions for Nigerian citizens.… The government described the move as disproportionate, calling for a “reconsideration in…

BREAKING: FG sets minimum age for university admission at 16

The Federal Government has formally set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.… Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this on Tuesday during the…

FG moves to pay contractors, settle wage arrears

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has begun moves to clear outstanding payments owed to genuine contractors who delivered projects across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This was disclosed by…

FG records N20trn revenue in 2024, debt pressure eases

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Finance and Coordinating Minister Wale Edun announced that the federal government posted an impressive N20 trillion in revenue for 2024—a marked increase from approximately N12.5 trillion in…

FAAC disburses N1.65trn to FG, States, LGs for May 2025

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total sum of N1.659 trillion, being May 2025 Federation Account Revenue, amongst the Federal Government, States and the…

FG to fast-track project approvals, boost MDA coordination

Barbara Bako, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that the federal government plans to fast-track approvals for viable projects and intensify coordination among Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to…

FG challenges Amnesty death toll report, seeks dialogue

The Federal Government, through the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has formally challenged Amnesty International Nigeria’s recent report which alleged that over…