Tinubu Seeks House Approval for N269.45bn Promissory Notes
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a ₦269.45 billion promissory note programme to settle verified outstanding liabilities owed by the Federal Government. In a request transmitted to the legislature on Tuesday and read by the Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the President sought approval for the establishment and expansion of […]
37 Miners Died From Suffocation in NSCDC Custody – Panel
By Oluwakemi Kindness A Federal Government investigative committee has found that 37 suspected illegal miners suffocated while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The committee chairman and former Deputy Director-General of the Department of State Services, Jonathan Kure, disclosed the finding on Tuesday while presenting the […]
Reps Urge FG to Increase Funding for Public Tertiary Institutions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to increase funding for public tertiary institutions to reduce their reliance on student fees and other charges. The lawmakers also called on the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission (NUC) to engage institutional managers on suspending fee increases and reviewing […]
FG Identifies Funding, Skills Gaps as Barriers to SME Growth
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government says limited access to finance, business skills and investor support is preventing many Nigerian small businesses from expanding, warning that addressing these challenges will be critical to achieving the country’s one-trillion-dollar economy target. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, stated this at the […]
FG Releases ₦38.93bn to 166 Tertiary Institutions for Infrastructure
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has allocated ₦38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions across Nigeria to tackle infrastructure deficits and improve teaching and learning facilities. The Federal Ministry of Finance disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the funds were disbursed under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund. The allocation covers 79 […]
Reps Urge Calm, Compliance With Health Guidelines Amid Ebola
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to remain calm and follow official health guidelines amid concerns over Ebola. Lawmalers also called on the Federal Government to release outstanding funds appropriated for health agencies. The appeal for calm was made by the Chairman of the House Committee on Infectious Diseases, Rep. Amobi […]
250,000 Nigerians Enrolled in TVET Training – Alausa
By Oluwakemi Kindness More than 250,000 Nigerians are undergoing technical and vocational skills training at about 1,200 centres nationwide under the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Federal […]
FG Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, Begins Contact Tracing
By Julian Osamoto The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with public health authorities identifying 44 close contacts. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following laboratory confirmation of the case. […]
FG Rules Out Electricity Tariff Hike, Promises 24-Hour Supply
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has ruled out an increase in electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that its priority is to improve power supply and achieve round-the-clock electricity. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, gave the assurance on Thursday in Ibadan, Oyo State, amid speculation about a possible tariff increase. He spoke during the groundbreaking ceremony […]
FG, States, LGs Share N2.43tn September Revenue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government, states and local governments have shared N2.428 trillion in revenue generated in September 2026, as statutory revenue increased while Value Added Tax (VAT) receipts declined. The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation disclosed this in a statement on Thursday following the October meeting of the Federation Account Allocation […]