ABUJA — The Federal Government has announced plans to sell 753 housing units recently recovered from former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as part of efforts to repurpose forfeited assets for public benefit. The announcement was made by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, during a media briefing
BORNO/ADAMAWA — The Federal Government, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has donated a fleet of buses to Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) in Borno and Adamawa States to improve transportation for students and staff, especially those displaced by insurgency. The donation forms part of a broader initiative to revitalise Technical and
Sulaimon Olanrewaju The Nigeria education loan fund ‘NELFUND’ an initiative of the federal government of Nigeria under president Bola Ahmed Tinubu is aimed at providing soft loan which is zero interest for students of higher institutions of learning to make their educational carriers more easier so that Nigeria students can be more focused on their
ABUJA — The Federal Government has called on operators in the Nigerian capital market to intensify efforts aimed at boosting investor confidence and enhancing financial literacy among Nigerians. During a recent stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja, officials emphasized that a robust capital market is essential for the country’s economic growth and development. They urged market
ABUJA — Nigeria has reiterated its unwavering commitment to global peace and security during the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, held recently in New York. Represented by the Minister of Defence, Nigeria emphasized its continued support for multilateral efforts aimed at conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and humanitarian assistance worldwide. Speaking at the high-level gathering, the Nigerian
All is set for the eighth edition of the Federal Government’s Ministerial Press Briefing series, with the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, expected to host three key cabinet members today in Abuja. The weekly engagement, which has become a platform for government ministers to update the Nigerian public on the implementation
The Federal Government has dismissed circulating claims of financial impropriety within the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), affirming that no fraud has been uncovered in the operations of the recently established scheme. The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, made this known on Tuesday while addressing journalists in Abuja. He described the
In a renewed effort to strengthen Nigeria’s digital security framework and ensure the protection of citizens’ rights in the digital age, the Federal Government has announced plans to review the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015. The review process, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, will involve robust collaboration with
In a major move to bolster Nigeria’s climate resilience and environmental sustainability, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has unveiled a Climate Investment Platform aimed at unlocking over $500 million in green finance to support eco-friendly projects across the country. The initiative, which was launched in Abuja, is a strategic component of Nigeria’s commitment to
The Federal Government has called for the strategic utilization of Nigeria’s growing pension assets to support key sectors of the economy, emphasizing that proper deployment could serve as a catalyst for national development and long-term financial sustainability. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made this known during a
