Health professionals across Nigeria are advocating for a shift in the country’s immunisation strategy, calling on the Federal Government to implement reward-based policies that encourage parents to fully vaccinate their children rather than relying on coercive approaches that may worsen vaccine hesitancy. Speaking during the ongoing World Immunisation Week, observed globally from April 24 to
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that the Federal Government is set to settle up to N2 trillion out of the staggering N4 trillion owed to electricity generation companies (Gencos) before the end of 2025. This move, he said, is a deliberate effort to prevent a potential shutdown of power plants across
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce 1,900 megawatts (MW) of solar power into Nigeria’s national grid by constructing modular solar plants across 19 northern states. This initiative is aimed at diversifying Nigeria’s energy sources and addressing the nation’s ongoing power supply challenges. The development comes as part of broader efforts to boost the
The Federal Government has restated its resolve to overhaul Nigeria’s chemical and waste management systems in a bid to tackle mounting environmental hazards and align with global best practices. This commitment was reaffirmed during the inception workshop for a three-year United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) special project held in Abuja on Wednesday. The project, which
The Federal Government has declared a renewed war against Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pledging to clamp down on fraudulent investment platforms operating across the country. This move follows the collapse of CBEX, a digital asset trading platform that lured unsuspecting
The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to addressing the escalating security challenges across Nigeria, emphasizing enhanced investments in military assets, personnel training, and intelligence infrastructure. Speaking at the first quarter media stakeholders’ seminar for top media executives in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, underscored the administration’s resolve to
Aviation workers in Nigeria are poised to resume their strike action due to alleged breaches of existing agreements by the Federal Government. The workers’ unions claim that the government has failed to implement key provisions of their agreements, leading to a breakdown in relations. The unions, representing various aviation sector workers, had previously suspended their
The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration between key stakeholders and the public sector to harness the untapped potential within Nigeria’s livestock industry. This appeal was made during the Northern Nigeria Livestock Summit held in Abuja on Thursday, where the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Muhktar, underscored the strategic importance of the
The Federal Government has officially launched the construction of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Calabar, Cross River State, as part of its ambitious initiative to revolutionise Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and stimulate inclusive growth across the federation. This marks the second groundbreaking of such a facility within a span of just three days, following
The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that it will officially roll out its electronic visa (e-Visa) system starting from May 1, 2025. This development was announced during a high-level immigration meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, which focused on the enforcement of immigration protocols. The meeting saw the participation of key government officials, including
