ABUJA, August 6, 2025 — The Federal Government has commenced the construction of 6,122 housing units across several states in Northern Nigeria as part of its Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme, designed to address the nation’s housing deficit and improve the living conditions of citizens. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Minister of
The Federal Government has issued a nationwide alert over impending heavy rainfall expected to trigger severe flooding in 19 states and 76 locations from August 5 to August 9, 2025. The warning, released by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, urges residents and stakeholders to take immediate precautions
In a major escalation of tensions, the Federal Government and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have sharply criticised Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago over his directive to close private radio station Badeggi FM 90.1 in Minna. The governor alleged unethical broadcasting and incitement, ordering security operatives to seal off the station, revoke its licence,
Abuja | July 29, 2025 — In a major move to ease the burden of cancer treatment in Nigeria, the Federal Government has unveiled a new subsidy scheme offering up to N400,000 per patient to support the cost of managing cancer. The initiative is part of a broader national cancer care strategy designed to improve
Abuja, July 26, 2025 — The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted recent claims circulating in the public domain that the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) has been raised to 12 years. In an official statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry
Abuja, July 25, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a coordinated evacuation plan for its nationals stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) following reports that they were abandoned by their foreign work sponsors. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui, in collaboration with local authorities and
Abuja, July 25, 2025 – The Federal Government has officially set twelve years as the minimum age requirement for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) across Nigeria. This policy shift is aimed at aligning the nation’s educational system with global standards and promoting age-appropriate learning at the foundational level. Announcing the decision, the Minister
ABUJA, July 24, 2025 – The Federal Government has finally approved the payment of pensions to retired workers of defunct Nigerian aviation agencies, ending a prolonged 22-year struggle marked by advocacy, hardship, and repeated appeals. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the breakthrough on Wednesday in Abuja, confirming that President Bola
ABUJA, July 24, 2025 The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a groundbreaking digital platform that will connect Nigerian academics in the diaspora with universities and research institutions across the country. The platform, which aims to harness global expertise for national development, is scheduled for official unveiling on Sunday, July 28, 2025. According to
ABUJA, July 24, 2025 – In a renewed effort to deepen Nigeria’s academic collaboration with its professional diaspora, the Federal Government has announced plans to launch the Diaspora BRIDGE Platform on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the State House, Abuja. According to a press release issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, the launch will
