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The Federal Government has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to suspend its ongoing strike. FG recently revealed that it has met every single request made by the union and given it a formal counter-proposal. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief today, Minister of Education Tunji Alausa ...

The Presidency has disputed the latest economic report by the World Bank, which estimated that 139 million citizens are living in poverty. FG recently described the figure as unrealistic, saying that it is completely detached from the country’s economic realities. In a post shared on his official X handle, President ...

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has blasted the Presidency over comments by Vice President Kashim Shettima condemning its industrial action over its dispute with the Dangote refinery. PENGASSAN recently revealed that it would take the same action if its members were sacked again. Reacting ...

The Federal Government has named Katsina State among 10 states to host a new $10 billion Innovation Hub. FG recently revealed that the hub will help boost digital transformation and broadband connectivity across Nigeria. Speaking while receiving the state governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, in his office in Abuja, Minister ...

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the Federal Government is planning a low-key 65th Independence Day anniversary celebration. He recently revealed that the theme of the anniversary celebration would be “All Hands on Deck.” Speaking at the Pre-Independence World Press Conference on Monday in ...

The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has said that the Federal Government will ensure Nigerian children stay in school. He recently dismissed concerns about a potential strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Speaking on the sidelines of the Gender Inclusion Summit organized by the Policy Innovation Centre organised ...

Bola Tinubu The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to pension reforms. She recently revealed that Tinubu is aware of the challenges faced by pensioners across Nigeria. Speaking during the launch of the revised Service Charter for the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate ...

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Federal Government to reverse the new passport fees announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service. The group recently described the hike as unlawful and discriminatory against poor Nigerians. Recall NIS had disclosed that, effective September 1, 2025, applications within Nigeria would cost ...

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering increased crude oil production via supportive policies, incentives, and strategic partnerships with international oil companies (IOCs). The reassurance came amid a courtesy visit by Mr. Nicolas Terraz, President, Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies SE, to the Minister of State for Petroleum ...

The Presidency has reacted to the video of an empty booth labelled ‘NIGERIA’ at the ongoing 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan. FG recently revealed that the clip completely misrepresented the nation’s mission and activities at the conference. Speaking via a press statement, the presidential ...

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has said that Nigeria spends $10 billion annually on food imports. He recently revealed that the nation spends a lot of money on agro-imports, including wheat and fish, every year. Speaking at the First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., 2025 Agric ...

The Federal Government has imposed a seven-year ban on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. FG recently cited the spread of under-utilised institutions, overstretched resources, and a drop in academic quality as reasons. The decision was approved at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting presided over ...

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged governments at all levels in Nigeria to adopt a more proactive approach to disaster management. This is coming following the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement, ...

A meeting between the nurses and the Minister of Labour, Muhammadu Dingyadi, on Tuesday, ended in a deadlock. This was due to the absence of key stakeholders, including the Minister of Health and the Head of Civil Service, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking to the press, the National Chairman ...

The Federal Government has urged the striking health workers, especially the nurses, to call off the ongoing strike. FG recently revealed that the contentious issues can be resolved through negotiations. Speaking while briefing State House correspondents, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Alli Pate, shared that the ...

The Federal Government has said that the charcoal trade is a massive threat to forest sustainability and livelihood in Nigeria. FG recently revealed that the poorly regulated nature of the trade has led to severe environmental consequences across the country. Speaking during the opening of a one-day stakeholders’ dialogue on ...

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to positioning Nigeria as the marketing hub for refined petroleum products across West Africa. FG recently highlighted its strategic drive to support refiners, marketers, and regulators in creating an enabling environment for smooth trading within the region. According ...

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has said that the Federal Government concessioned the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, in order to aid private sector investments. He recently highlighted the inefficiencies in government-run operations, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, it is impossible for the ...

The Federal Government has come out to blast the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, for saying that the President Bola Tinubu government has failed Nigerians. Recall that the group recently shared that Tinubu’s performance over the past two years has led to a regression in human development, economic mismanagement, and democratic ...

The Presidency has come out to defend its borrowing strategy. FG recently said that borrowing is a key tool for economic development that should not be criticized. Speaking during a presidential media interaction held in Lagos, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said that ...