Abuja, Nigeria — August 22, 2025 The Federal Government has unveiled plans to offset an estimated ₦2.7 trillion legacy debt owed to gas companies through royalty payments, according to officials familiar with the policy framework. Details of the repayment mechanism are still being finalized, with implementation expected to be phased. In a related development, the
Abuja, Nigeria — August 17, 2025 | The Federal Government has released ₦50 billion from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to primary health centers (PHCs) across the country in the first quarter of 2025, as part of ongoing reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare delivery at the grassroots. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social
Abuja, Nigeria — August 17, 2025 | The Federal Government has ordered emergency repairs on the Loko–Oweto–Agatu highway amid growing fears that seasonal flooding could cut off the vital road linking Benue and Nasarawa States. Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, confirmed the directive on Sunday, explaining that reports from the area indicated heavy rains
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to filmmakers across Nigeria regarding the unauthorized release of movies that have not undergone the official classification process. In a recent statement from the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), authorities emphasized the importance of obtaining proper certification before public distribution or screening. The government’s directive
Lagos, Nigeria — August 16, 2025 | The Federal Government has instructed all payment gateways operating in Nigeria to begin reporting every transaction processed on their platforms to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in real time, as part of a new compliance monitoring framework under its e-invoicing policy. The directive, which takes immediate effect,
Abuja, Nigeria — August 16, 2025 | The Federal Government has equipped more than 1,000 Nigerian children with skills in coding, robotics, and digital literacy through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kids Coding Bootcamp, as part of its push to nurture a new generation of tech innovators. The programme, aligned with Nigeria’s digital
Abuja, Nigeria — August 14, 2025 | The Federal Government has expressed dissatisfaction over low student enrolment in some federal universities, warning that the trend amounts to a waste of national resources and undermines the purpose of public investment in higher education. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed during a stakeholder engagement that several
Abuja, Nigeria — August 14, 2025 | The Federal Government has announced an urgent ₦3.6 trillion rehabilitation plan for the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos after structural investigations uncovered alarming underwater damage threatening its integrity. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed the findings on Tuesday, warning that the deterioration beneath the bridge’s structure poses serious
Abuja, Nigeria — August 13, 2025 | The Federal Government has approved ₦142 billion for the construction of state-of-the-art bus terminals in six strategic locations across Nigeria, aimed at boosting travel safety, reducing highway crime, and improving transport efficiency. Minister of Transportation, Sai’du Alkali, said the terminals will be located in Abeokuta (Ogun State), Gombe
ABUJA, NIGERIA — In a decisive move to sanitise Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and enforce compliance with operational guidelines, the Federal Government has announced plans to revoke an additional 1,000 dormant mining licences. This comes on the heels of a similar action in 2024, where 900 non-performing licences were withdrawn by the authorities for failure
