September 20, 2025

Federal Government

Health

FG Unveils National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance to Boost Public Health and Environmental Safety

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

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General Public Holiday

FG Declares July 15 Public Holiday in Honour of Late President Muhammadu Buhari

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

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General NNPC

18 Billion Dollars Down the Drain? Nigerians Demand Answers as FG Considers Selling Useless Refineries

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

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Crime Finance General Terrorism

FG Secures 44 Fresh Convictions for Terrorism Financing

The Federal Government of Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing fight against terrorism, securing 44 new convictions against individuals found guilty of financing terrorist activities. The convictions were obtained following detailed investigations and prosecutions carried out under the framework of the Kainji mass trial proceedings, which resumed recently in Niger State. The

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General

FG Explains Delay in June 2025 Salaries, Blames Network Glitch

Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Federal Government has attributed the delay in processing June 2025 salaries for some federal civil servants to a technical network glitch at Zenith Bank, which affected automated payments into affected employees’ accounts. In a statement released by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), spokesman Bawa Mokwa

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General NNPC Refinery

NNPCL May Divest from Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna Refineries After 2025 Review

As Nigeria’s Federal Government gears up for a comprehensive review of its refining assets in 2025, insiders at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) signal a potential move to sell its state-owned refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna. This decision stems from persistent challenges tied to underperformance, massive capital expenditure, and a renewed

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General Immigration

Federal Government to Commence Recruitment into Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire and Correctional Services on July 14

July 11, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Interior has officially announced the commencement of recruitment into four of its key paramilitary agencies, set to begin on Monday, 14th July 2025. The exercise will open up employment opportunities in the following agencies: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Nigeria Fire

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General NDDC

NDDC Launches $5 Million Livelihood Improvement Scheme in Three States

July 11, 2025 | Port Harcourt — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Government, has officially kicked off the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises – Niger Delta (LIFE‑ND) project, allocating a combined $90 million to support agribusiness in Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Imo

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Business Economy

Stop Using Public Funds to Bail Out DISCOs, Senate Tells FG

Abuja | July 10, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to end the continuous use of public funds to subsidize power distribution companies (DISCOs), warning that the current arrangement is economically unsustainable and counterproductive. During plenary on Tuesday, lawmakers decried the heavy financial burden placed on the federal budget through

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Electricity General Investment

Federal Government Targets $32.8 Billion Investment to Expand Electricity Access Across Africa

In a renewed push to tackle the persistent energy crisis across the continent, the Federal Government of Nigeria is calling for a strategic investment of $32.8 billion aimed at improving electricity access for over 300 million Africans currently living without power. The appeal was made in line with Nigeria’s commitment to regional development and energy

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