August 5, 2025

Federal Government

General NCS

Federal Government Announces Commencement of 2025 Recruitment Into Key Interior Ministry Agencies

Abuja, June 24, 2025 – The Federal Government has officially opened applications for the 2025 recruitment exercise into four major paramilitary agencies operating under the Federal Ministry of Interior. The nationwide exercise is aimed at strengthening national security and emergency response systems while creating employment opportunities for eligible Nigerians. According to a public notice released

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Health

FG Launches High-Powered Nutrition Taskforce to Tackle Malnutrition Crisis Nationwide

Abuja, June 21, 2025 – In a determined effort to confront Nigeria’s widespread malnutrition crisis, Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Strategic Board of the Nutrition 774 Initiative, describing it as a life-saving intervention by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at safeguarding the health and future of Nigerians across all local

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General VAT

North Central States Receive Over Twice Their Q1 2025 VAT Contributions

Abuja, June 21, 2025 – States in Nigeria’s North Central zone collectively received a total of ₦126.17 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) allocations during the first quarter of 2025, despite generating ₦52.69 billion within the same period, a reflection of the Federal Government’s revenue sharing structure aimed at fiscal balancing across the federation. According

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General Judiciary

Appeal Court Confirms ₦1.5 Billion Asset Forfeiture to Federal Government

Abuja, June 21, 2025 – The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the final forfeiture of ₦1.5 billion to the Federal Government, marking a significant legal victory in the country’s anti-corruption and asset recovery efforts. The appellate court upheld the decision of the Federal High Court, which had previously granted a final forfeiture order

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Health

FG Extends Life Jacket Distribution to Kwara to Enhance Inland Waterway Safety

Ilorin, June 21, 2025 – The Federal Government has expanded its national waterways safety initiative to Kwara State with the distribution of life jackets to boat operators and riverine communities, as part of its sustained efforts to reduce fatalities and promote safe travel across Nigeria’s inland waterways. The intervention, coordinated by the National Inland Waterways

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General

Federal Allocation to National Assembly Management Surges by 150%, Hits ₦316bn in 2024

The financial allocation from the Federal Government to the management of the National Assembly has seen a dramatic surge over the last two years, rising from ₦126.3 billion in 2022 to a staggering ₦316 billion in the 2024 fiscal year. This represents a 150 per cent increase in budgetary disbursement to the legislative institution’s administrative

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Education Insecurity NYSC Youths

PTA Urges Federal Government to Halt NYSC Postings to Insecurity-Prone States

The Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (PTA) has called on the Federal Government to reconsider the deployment of prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to states facing persistent security challenges. The association expressed deep concern over the safety of Nigerian youths posted to volatile regions, especially in light of recent incidents involving corps

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General

Prosecution Ends Presentation in Nnamdi Kanu Trial

Abuja, June 19, 2025 – The Federal Government on Tuesday officially closed its case in the ongoing terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after presenting its final witness before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The prosecution informed the court that it had concluded its

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Economy General Price Inflation

FG, State Governors Move to Eliminate Multiple Levies, Illegal Checkpoints Disrupting Food Supply Chain

Abuja, June 19, 2025 – In a renewed effort to tackle food inflation and enhance agricultural distribution across the country, the Federal Government and state governors have resolved to dismantle illegal checkpoints and eliminate multiple levies that have long hindered the smooth transportation of food items nationwide. The decision was reached during a high-level meeting

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Education

FG Launches School Safety and Climate Action Handbooks with UNICEF Support

The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with UNICEF Nigeria, has unveiled three new handbooks aimed at enhancing school safety and promoting climate awareness across the nation’s learning institutions. The handbooks cover key areas including climate change education, early warning systems, and violence prevention and management in schools. This initiative is part of broader efforts

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