Abuja, July 2, 2025 — The Federal Government has launched a $40 million ICT development project aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of Nigerian universities. The project, tagged Blueprint-ICT-Dev, is funded through a concessional loan from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and implemented by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in partnership with the French
Abuja, July 2, 2025 — The Federal Government has approved ₦65 billion for the implementation of the 2025 Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), reaffirming its commitment to improving access to quality primary healthcare services across the country. The approval was made during the 11th expanded meeting of the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) on BHCPF,
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — The Federal Government today introduced its National Energy Master Plan, a comprehensive roadmap designed to steer Nigeria’s energy transition and elevate sector performance. Launched by the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) in Abuja, the plan sets the stage for systematic energy development and underscores the federal call upon states to
Abuja – June 28, 2025The Federal Government has directed the immediate rehabilitation of critical failed portions of the Suleja-Minna Road, a major artery linking Niger State to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, issued the directive following mounting concerns over the deteriorating state of the road, which has caused severe
Abuja, June 23, 2025 — As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) marks its 70th anniversary, the Federal Government has charged media professionals across the country to continue playing a vital role in defending democracy, promoting national unity, and fostering responsible civic engagement. Speaking at a commemorative event held in Abuja to celebrate the milestone,
Abuja, June 24, 2025 – The Federal Government has thrown its full weight behind a $400 million foreign direct investment project aimed at constructing Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals processing plant in Nasarawa State. The ambitious plan, signalling Nigeria’s rising status in the global minerals market, is expected to generate over 10,000 jobs nationwide and drive
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – The Federal Government has expressed strong approval of Shell’s renewed investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, describing it as a tangible vote of confidence in the country’s reform agenda and energy potential. At a recent stakeholder meeting, Federal Government representatives lauded Shell’s Final Investment Decision on the deep-water Bonga
