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Politics
PDP rejects emergency rule in Rivers
Abuja, March 18, 2025 (NAN) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the declaration of State of emergency in Rivers, stating that the president has no power to suspend democratically elected governor. The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Tuesday in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday in a national broadcast…
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FG raises speed concerns on rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government has expressed concern about excessive speed by motorists on the newly-rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, expressed the concern in Lagos at a stakeholder engagement on the Phase One and Phase Two of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. He spoke on rehabilitation efforts on key bridges in Lagos…
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education
FG allocates N940bn to TETfund in 2025 budget -Tinubu
The Federal Government says it has allocated N940.5 billion to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in the 2025 fiscal year to enhance manpower and infrastructure development in the education sector. President Bola Tinubu stated this on Saturday at the 42nd Founders’ Day and 33rd Convocation of the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Represented by Rakiya Iliyasu, Director of Tertiary…
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FG urges radiographers registration board to eradicate quacks
The Federal Government has called on the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) to eradicate quackery from the profession. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, gave the charge when he paid a visit to the board on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, one of the priorities of the government is to fight quackery…
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FG deploys technology to boost maritime trade, says Minister
Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, says that Nigeria has commenced the deployment of advanced technology to enhance its global competitiveness in maritime trade. The minister made this remark on Wednesday during the inauguration of the new executive committee of the Nigerian Institution of Facilities Engineering and Management (NIFEngM) in Port Harcourt. Oyetola, represented by Peter…
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FG calls for application for programme to boost health sector
The Federal Government has announced the launch of its newly unveiled one-year National Health Fellows Programme aimed at boosting the health sector. Mr. Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social…
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FG commences national data protection certification programme
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Monday launched the National Certification Programme for Data Protection Officers (DPOs). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 500 DPOs are expected to be trained in the first cohort of the program, targeted at bridging the gap in data protection across the country. Speaking at the launch, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of…
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FG lauds ILO for continued support, reaffirms partnership
The Federal Government has lauded the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for its longstanding support to Nigeria through various programs. Mr. Muhammad Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, made the commendation during a courtesy visit by ILO Country Director, Dr. Vanessa Phala, and other senior officials on Saturday in Abuja. Dingyadi reiterated the Nigerian government’s commitment to continuing its partnership with…
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FG to partner global lessors to advance domestic airline growth- Keyamo
The Federal Government says it is deepening partnerships with global lessors and financiers to support domestic airline growth and fleet renewal in Nigeria. Mr. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made this known on Thursday in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to the minister, the Federal Government is ready to improve on…
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Business
Ex-CBN Director urges FG to strategically reduce cost of governance
A former Director in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Titus Okunrounmu, has advised the Federal Government to strategically reduce the cost of governance in 2025. Okunrounmu gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ota, Ogun, noting that the high cost of governance had led to increased recurrent expenditure. The…
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education
FG to unbundle unity colleges
The Federal Government says the 115 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) in the country will soon be unbundled into basic and secondary schools. The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, made this known during the opening of the Annual General Meeting of Principals of Unity Colleges in Abuja on Tuesday. The event has the theme ”Entrepreneurship Education: A Panacea…
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NEWS
FG reaffirms commitment to consumer empowerment through standardisation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its dedication to empowering consumers through enhanced standardisation practices, ensuring access to safe and quality goods and services. Dr Doris Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, commended the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) for its tireless efforts in consumer protection at the African Day of Standardization celebration in Abuja on Tuesday. Anite,…
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ECOWAS court dismisses Dasuki’s suit seeking enforcement of judgment against FG
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed an application filed by former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuk., praying the court to compel Nigeria to enforce its judgment delivered in his favour on Oct. 4, 2016. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court had in the judgment declared Dasuki’s arrest and detention by the Nigerian government unlawful and…
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Agriculture
FG inaugurates 6th Council of Nigerian Institute of Animal Science
The Federal Government has inaugurated the 6th Council of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NIAS is the regulatory agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security on Animal Husbandry. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, while inaugurating the council on Wednesday in Abuja,…
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General News
Angola Embassy pledges support for VON to deliver on mandate, broadcast in Portuguese
The Angola Embassy in Nigeria has pledged to support Voice of Nigeria (VON) in an exchange programme with the Angola National Radio to deliver on its mandate and facilitate broadcasting in Portuguese. The Angola Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Jose Bamoquina Zau, made the pledge when the Director-General of VON, Malami Jibrin Baba-Ndace, and his team paid a courtesy visit to…
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Metro
FG inaugurates 17-man committee for Democracy Day anniversary
The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated a 17-man Inter-Ministerial Committee on 2024 Democracy Day Celebration. The committee is charged with the responsibility of organising a memorable and befitting Democracy Day anniversary. This is stated in a statement by Mr. Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). According…
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economy
FG suspends mining activities within OAU, environs
The Federal Government has indefinitely suspended mining activities within the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) campus and the OAU Teaching Hospitals Complex in Ile-Ife, Osun. This is pending investigations into suspected illegal mining activities in the area. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, announced the suspension shortly after meeting with the management of OAU, led by the Vice-Chancellor,…
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