FG Renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway After President Tinubu
The Federal Government has renamed the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Tinubu Coastal Highway.
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of ₦8.9bn Assets Linked to Aisha Achimugu
Justice Jude Onwugbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth approximately ₦8.9 billion linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the…
FG Begins Fresh Assessment of Out-of-School Children Across Nigeria
The Federal Government has announced plans to conduct a nationwide household survey to determine the actual number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, saying existing estimates no longer accurately reflect the…
FG Launches ₦50,000 WAEC, NECO Registration Scheme for 2027 Candidates
The Federal Government has approved an increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE)…
Nigeria Pays Tribute to Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad
The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir and former Emir of the State of Qatar.
FG Begins Nationwide Screening for 2026 Skill-Up Artisans Programme
The Federal Government has commenced the selection process for a new batch of artisans under the 2026 Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme, with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) announcing a nationwide…
FG Sets Up Presidential Ebola Communication Committee, Urges Calm
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, urging citizens to remain…
Senate Seeks Suspension of Boko Haram Rehabilitation Programme
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to suspend the rehabilitation and reintegration programme for former Boko Haram members, insisting that terrorists should be arrested and prosecuted instead.
Senate Orders Probe of Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
The Senate has directed its Committee on Foreign Affairs to investigate the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa and submit its findings within two weeks to…
IPMAN Eyes Cheaper Petrol, Urges Return of Import Licences
Independent petroleum marketers have called on the Federal Government to restore petrol import licences, arguing that increased competition could drive the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) below ₦800…