The Federal Government has put a temporary hold on the implementation of recently issued circulars concerning doctors’ allowances, citing the need for broader consultations with relevant stakeholders in the health sector. The decision, which comes amid growing tension within the medical community, was confirmed by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, which stated
The Federal Government has described Nigerians in the diaspora as one of the country’s most untapped strategic assets, revealing that their financial contributions alone amounted to over $20 billion in remittances in the year 2024. The government stated this while reiterating its commitment to deepen engagement with the global Nigerian community to harness their full
The Federal Government has commenced a specialized training programme for health managers in Benue State, aimed at equipping them with systems-based leadership skills to enhance healthcare delivery at all levels. The capacity-building initiative, coordinated through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system by promoting
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce four million tonnes of green ammonia annually by the year 2060, as part of its broader strategy to promote clean energy and strengthen local fertilizer production. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum on sustainable development in Abuja, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche
Medical services across Nigeria may be grounded from Thursday, July 25, as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned of an impending nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands. The President of the NMA, Professor Bala Audu, in an exclusive interview with Kiin360 on Sunday, said the association is ready to
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence strict enforcement of vehicular load and clearance height regulations on bridges across Nigeria as part of efforts to safeguard national infrastructure and enhance road safety. This directive, which was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Works on Tuesday, aims to curb the growing incidents of bridge deterioration
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a dedicated National Design and Development Agency to bolster homegrown innovation and support Nigerian inventors, entrepreneurs and creative minds. This move, championed by President Bola Tinubu, is backed by full government commitment and positioned under the Innovation, Science and Technology Ministry According to Innovation Minister Uche Nnaji,
The Federal Government has officially launched the National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance, marking a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to monitor, respond to, and manage chemical-related public health threats and environmental hazards. The unveiling ceremony, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Abuja, brought together stakeholders from health, environment, emergency response, and security
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday to honour the memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, in a London hospital at the age of 82. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on Monday morning, confirming the
The Federal Government came under intense fire over the weekend as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited confirmed that the country’s long-dormant refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna remain non-functional despite over 18 billion dollars invested in their rehabilitation. The statement, made by the new NNPCL boss, Bayo Ojulari, has sparked national outrage, with
