Abuja, September 3, 2025 The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark a national observance. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the Minister of Interior, who noted that the holiday is part of the government’s effort to promote national unity and give citizens an opportunity to
Abuja, September 2, 2025 – The Federal Government has directed that consultants and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members should no longer be included in the personnel payroll of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), warning that any breach of the directive will attract sanctions. In a circular issued by the Budget Office of the Federation,
The Federal Government has unveiled a sweeping initiative to ramp up local food production by extending critical credits and incentives to farmers nationwide. Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari outlined that these measures are already helping to push food inflation downward, restoring hope to households beleaguered by soaring prices.During a briefing in Abuja, Kyari spotlighted the multifaceted
The Federal Government has strongly condemned the increasingly immoral and indecent manner in which students across Nigeria now mark their graduation or “sign-out” celebrations, describing the trend as not only inappropriate but a reflection of deeper societal decay that must be urgently addressed. Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, expressed deep
In a bold move set to boost Nigeria’s construction and industrial sectors, the Federal Government has successfully secured 200 hectares of prime land within the Lekki Free Trade Zone for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Building Materials Hub. The strategic acquisition forms part of a broader national effort to position Nigeria as a leading manufacturing
August 29, 2025 — The Federal Government has inaugurated two high-level committees to carry out a service-wide personnel audit and skills gap analysis of the Nigerian Civil Service, in a move aimed at repositioning the workforce for greater efficiency and accountability. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack,
In a decisive move to curb the rising tide of fraudulent activities within the real estate sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched a digital reporting portal aimed at addressing complaints related to housing estate scams. The initiative, introduced through the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, provides Nigerians with a dedicated
The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform through the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) aimed at simplifying teacher registration, licensing, and professional development across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who unveiled the platform in Abuja, said the initiative is part of ongoing reforms to modernize the education sector
In a firm, no-nonsense tone during a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday, the University of Calabar chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) announced that the union stands fully prepared for what it calls the “mother of all strikes”—a show of resolve that authorities say will only be called to action following
August 25, 2025 — The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Federal Government to give priority to indigenous manufacturers and contractors in the execution of the Lagos Airport redevelopment project. The appeal was made in a statement by MAN, stressing that involving local industries in the massive infrastructure project would not only
