FG Launches Digital Platform to Boost Tourism, Creative Industries
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has launched a digital platform to attract investment into Nigeria’s tourism and creative industries, targeting a $100bn contribution to the economy and more than three million jobs by 2030. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja during the […]
NLC Urges FG to Begin New Minimum Wage Talks
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to expedite negotiations for a new national minimum wage ahead of 2027. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said the current minimum wage of ₦70,000 had been eroded by inflation and rising living costs. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, Ajaero […]
FG Begins Emergency Intervention on Benin–Asaba Expressway
By Sulyman Gobir The Federal Government has commenced an emergency intervention on the Benin–Asaba Expressway under the Federal Ministry of Works Operation Rescue initiative, aimed at restoring safe and uninterrupted movement along the critical highway. The Minister of Works,David Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday, during the inauguration of “Operation Rescue Benin–Asaba Expressway” in Benin City, […]
FG Urges Police on Professionalism, Impartiality in 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has urged the Nigeria Police Force to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and impartiality in the discharge of its responsibilities during the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in an address delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, […]
FG Moves to End Open Livestock Slaughter, Promotes Modern Abattoirs
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government says it will soon end the slaughtering of livestock in uncontrolled environments across Nigeria as part of efforts to modernise the red meat industry and position the country for export. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this on Thursday in Kaduna at the launch of Olam […]
FG Says 60% of Electricity Customers Now Have Meters
By Sulyman Gobir The Federal Government says about 60 per cent of active electricity customers in Nigeria have now been metered as it works to reduce estimated billing and close the country’s metering gap. The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) Director-General, Ayodeji Gbeleyi, disclosed the figure at the second 2026 meeting of the […]
FG Spends N30.6tn, Saves N15.8tn After Subsidy Removal
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government generated N20.4tn in additional resources between June 2023 and December 2025 but spent N30.64tn on additional obligations during the period, leaving about N10tn to be funded from its existing revenue base. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the Federal […]
Capacity Training To Strengthen Social Protection – ILO, FG
By Chinedu Echianu The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Federal Government have emphasised the need to strengthen the capacity of policymakers and implementers to ensure the development and effective delivery of inclusive and sustainable social protection policies in Nigeria. The call was made at the opening of a five-day Transform Leadership and Capacity Building […]
Nigeria Launches First National Industrial Relations Policy
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government on Wednesday formally launched Nigeria’s first National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP), describing it as a major step toward strengthening industrial harmony, promoting decent work and supporting inclusive economic growth. The policy was unveiled at the United Nations Building in Abuja during a ceremony attended by government officials, labour leaders, […]
Toxic Waste Crisis: FG Launches Nationwide Battery Disposal Scheme
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government has launched a nationwide initiative to address the environmental and health risks posed by the improper disposal of small-sized batteries. The programme, introduced by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, involves the deployment of specially designed receptacles for the safe collection of used batteries across public spaces. The […]