Abuja, Nigeria – August 15, 2025 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government, accusing it of diverting 40% of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and threatening to shut down the country with an indefinite strike if the alleged diversion is not reversed within seven days. In
Abuja, Nigeria — August 12, 2025:The Federal Government, in partnership with the Jigawa State Government, has launched a large-scale automotive technology and maintenance training programme to equip 1,500 young Nigerians with modern skills for the evolving auto-mechanics industry. The initiative, coordinated by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) alongside the Jigawa State Ministry
Abuja, August 11, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a strategic programme aimed at strengthening health governance and steering the country towards self-reliant financing of essential health services. The initiative, launched on Monday in Abuja, seeks to enhance sustainability, accountability, and efficiency within the health sector. At the launch event, Health Minister Dr.
Abuja, August 11, 2025 The Federal Government has disbursed N5.12 billion to clear pension arrears owed to 90,689 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), marking a significant step in addressing delayed pension payments across the public service. The disbursement, facilitated by the National Pension Commission (PenCom), was announced in Abuja, highlighting the government’s resolve
Abuja, Nigeria – August 9, 2025 The Federal Government has released the second tranche of the N35,000 wage award arrears to federal civil servants, fulfilling its pledge to ease the economic burden on workers amid current cost-of-living pressures. The payment, overseen by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation in collaboration with the Ministry
Abuja, Nigeria – August 9, 2025 The Federal Government generated ₦1.9 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report showed a significant year-on-year increase compared to the same period in 2023, driven by improved tax
Abuja, Nigeria – August 9, 2025 The Federal Government has unveiled a ₦100 billion solar energy initiative aimed at providing reliable electricity to schools, hospitals, and other critical public facilities across the country. Speaking during the launch in Abuja, Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said the project is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed
Abuja, Nigeria – August 9, 2025 The Federal Government has announced the expansion of the National Cash Transfer Programme to reach 15 million vulnerable Nigerians, in a move aimed at alleviating poverty and cushioning the effects of economic challenges across the country. Speaking at a briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its unwavering commitment to bolstering bilateral trade and investment relations with the United States, underscoring the strategic importance of the partnership in driving economic growth and development. In a recent statement, officials emphasized ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment that attracts American investors and facilitates increased commercial
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully concluded a $25.35 million concessionary loan agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to support the Reaching Out‑of‑School Children (ROOSC) initiative in Kaduna State. Signed on behalf of Kaduna State, this loan forms a component of a comprehensive $62.8 million financing package assembled with development partners to enhance
