The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has raised alarm over a staggering debt exceeding N200 billion, which it says the Federal Government owes its members for emergency treatments delivered over the past decade. Dr. Kay Adesola, President of ANPMP, made this known during the association’s 47th International Conference and Annual General Meeting, held
In a move aimed at fulfilling its promise to improve the welfare of public sector workers, the Federal Government has announced that it will commence the long-awaited payment of the N35,000 wage award arrears owed to federal civil servants. The arrears, which span five months, will be paid in monthly instalments of N35,000, according to
The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, will officially reopen for flight operations on Monday, April 28, 2025 — a full week earlier than originally scheduled. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, which confirmed that repair works on critical
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch a comprehensive National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) aimed at addressing food inflation, boosting agricultural productivity, and stabilizing food prices across the country. The $1.1 billion initiative, which will be launched under the supervision of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), seeks to transform Nigeria’s agricultural
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the advancement of Chinese language education within Nigeria, citing its growing global relevance and its strategic role in deepening Nigeria-China relations. This endorsement was made public during the celebration of the International Chinese Language Day, held on Friday in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Director of
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce 1,900 megawatts (MW) of solar power into Nigeria’s national grid by constructing modular solar plants across 19 northern states. This initiative is aimed at diversifying Nigeria’s energy sources and addressing the nation’s ongoing power supply challenges. The development comes as part of broader efforts to boost the
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting Nigeria’s creative economy through the provision of funding support and infrastructure for artistes across the country. This assurance was given by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, during the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with entertainment company Chocolate City
The Federal Government has provided an update on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and its connection to the broader Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity across West Africa. In an interview with journalists on Thursday, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, clarified Nigeria’s role in the regional
The House of Representatives has ordered leading financial technology firm, SystemSpecs Ltd—owners of the Remita platform—to remit a total of N182.77 billion back to the coffers of the Federal Government. This directive followed revelations from a forensic audit that exposed significant discrepancies in the handling of funds within the Treasury Single Account (TSA) since 2015.
The Federal Government has sounded the alarm over an imminent flood crisis that threatens to engulf 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), placing over 1,200 communities in high-risk zones. This stark warning was issued during the presentation of the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) in Abuja.
