As Nigerians prepare to mark the Eid celebrations, the Federal Government has announced the deployment of additional train services to enhance mobility and ease travel pressure for millions journeying to key cities, particularly Lagos and Kano. The Ministry of Transportation, in a statement released on Monday, confirmed that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will operate
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of its full backing for the nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled to take place in October 2025, with a strong promise to provide strategic communication and advocacy support aimed at enhancing public awareness and uptake. This assurance was given by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed
In a bold move aimed at modernising its immigration framework and bolstering both tourism and international business travel, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially introduced a revamped e-Visa system set to take effect in 2025. This digital transformation initiative, according to authorities, is tailored to simplify visa processing while reinforcing national security in line
In a move that signals stronger synergy between government and indigenous energy players, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Tuesday received a high-powered delegation from Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (RAEC) at his Abuja office. The visit forms part of ongoing strategic engagements aimed at deepening
No fewer than 450,000 Nigerians have reportedly applied for fewer than 10,000 vacancies in the latest Federal Government recruitment exercise, signaling the deepening unemployment crisis and high demand for public sector employment across the country. The recruitment drive, which was announced by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) in January 2025, opened opportunities for employment
The Federal Government has revealed that an estimated ₦880 billion is required annually to keep Nigeria’s extensive federal road network in optimal condition. This figure was disclosed by the Minister of State for Works, Hon. Mohammed Goroyo, during an investigative session convened by the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee probing the status of the statutory
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a stern four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government and relevant authorities, demanding urgent action on a series of unresolved welfare-related grievances or risk a full-scale industrial action that could cripple healthcare services across the country. The warning emerged from a communiqué released at the end of
In a strategic move to tackle youth unemployment and bolster the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, the Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive incentive package for students enrolled in technical colleges across the country. Under the new initiative, each student will receive a monthly stipend of ₦45,000, in addition to free tuition,
In a solemn but compassionate gesture, the Federal Government has disbursed ₦1 million each to the families of 22 young Nigerian athletes who lost their lives in a tragic road accident earlier this year. The move is aimed at providing immediate financial relief to the grieving families and recognising the contributions of the late athletes
The Managing Director of Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM), Mr. Taiwo Shittu, has made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to urgently revive and legislate Nigeria’s automotive policy, warning that the nation’s auto industry cannot survive or attract serious investment without a solid and consistent framework. Speaking in a detailed interview, Shittu expressed optimism about
