August 2, 2025

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Airport General

FG Approves ₦712.26 Billion Overhaul of Lagos Airport Terminal, Unveils ₦49.9 Billion Perimeter Security Boost

August 1, 2025 | Abuja  The Federal Government has taken a historic step toward modernizing Nigeria’s aviation landscape by approving a ₦712.26 billion full-scale rehabilitation of Terminal One at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the country’s busiest air travel hub. The massive infrastructure investment was approved during the latest Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting

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Airport General

FG Approves ₦46.39 Billion for Malam Aminu Kano International Airport Upgrade

Abuja, August 1, 2025  In a renewed drive to boost Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure, the Federal Government has approved the sum of ₦46.39 billion for the comprehensive upgrade of Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State. The approval was granted during the latest Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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General Students

FG Introduces Mandatory Drug Test Policy for Students in Senior Secondary Schools and Tertiary Institutions

In a decisive move to curb the rising tide of drug abuse among young Nigerians, the Federal Government has unveiled a new policy mandating compulsory drug and substance abuse tests for all students seeking admission into senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions across the country. The directive, which will also apply periodically during the course

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General

FG Discloses 27 States, FCT Accessed ₦78.6 Billion in UBE Grants by Mid‑2025

Abuja | July 30, 2025  The Federal Government has revealed that 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) accessed a total of ₦78.6 billion in matching grants under the Universal Basic Education (UBE) scheme as of mid-2025. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi,

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General

FG Appoints Olumode Adeyemi as New Controller-General of Fire Service

Abuja | July 30, 2025  The Federal Government has officially appointed Olumode Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), following the ratification of Adeyemi’s elevation to the top position in the fire agency. According

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General Health

FG Unveils National Strategy to Revolutionize Brain and Spine Healthcare in Nigeria

Abuja | July 30, 2025  The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched a comprehensive national plan aimed at overhauling brain and spine healthcare across the country, marking a significant policy step toward improving neuro-medical services and outcomes for millions of Nigerians. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is

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General

FG Unveils TISSF Loan Scheme, Offers Up to N10 Million Support for Tertiary Institution Workers

In a bold move to boost the welfare of academic and non-academic personnel across Nigerian tertiary institutions, the Federal Government has officially launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) loan scheme, designed to provide eligible staff with financial assistance of up to ₦10 million. The initiative, announced under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed

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Education General Technology

FG to Launch STEMM Up Grant to Boost Innovation in Tertiary Institutions

Abuja, July 25, 2025  The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the STEMM Up Grant (S-VCG), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting student-led innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Designed to nurture creative thinking and problem-solving among young Nigerians, the STEMM Up Grant, short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine Venture Creation

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Education General

FG Launches EDUREVAMP CoPs to Digitally Empower Teachers, Enhance School Collaboration

News Report – July 23, 2025 The Federal Ministry of Education has officially launched the EDUREVAMP Communities of Practice (CoPs), a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionizing the education sector by equipping Nigerian teachers with essential digital skills and fostering stronger collaboration among schools nationwide. The unveiling of the programme, which took place on Monday, marks

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General

FG Moves to Clear Outstanding Allowances of N-Power Beneficiaries

News Report – July 23, 2025 The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to settling the outstanding allowances owed to beneficiaries of the N-Power scheme, assuring that measures are currently underway to address all payment delays. This assurance was made public through the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), which oversees the N-Power initiative. According to

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