Abuja, July 9, 2025 — The Federal Government has opened a Passport Front Office at the Immigration headquarters in Abuja dedicated to senior public officials and other designated dignitaries. This new centre aims to reduce delays and long queues in standard passport centres. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, explained that senior officials often had
Abuja, July 8, 2025 — The Federal Government has revealed that over ₦4 trillion saved from the removal of petrol subsidies has been strategically redirected toward critical infrastructure development across the country. This disclosure was made on Monday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during a media
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has confirmed that the newly installed CCTV surveillance system on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is now fully operational. This marks a significant step in the government’s broader strategy to secure and maintain key public infrastructure, especially critical transport routes in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
The Federal Government has put up for sale its presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet (BBJ), which has served the nation for nearly two decades. The aircraft, acquired in 2005 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo for $43 million, is now listed for sale through AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. This move comes as
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark Technical Manpower Assistance Agreement with the Government of Saint Lucia, paving the way for the deployment of skilled Nigerian professionals to the Caribbean nation. This initiative is aimed at strengthening South-South cooperation and deepening ties with the African diaspora The agreement,
In a bold move to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive economic growth, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has partnered with the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and SBTS Group to empower Nigerian youth and vulnerable populations with modern digital skills. The initiative, launched under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President
Abuja, July 2, 2025 — The Federal Government has launched a $40 million ICT development project aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of Nigerian universities. The project, tagged Blueprint-ICT-Dev, is funded through a concessional loan from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and implemented by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in partnership with the French
Abuja, July 2, 2025 — The Federal Government says Nigeria’s current crude oil production stands at approximately 1.745 million barrels per day (bpd) and has confirmed its commitment to raising output to 2 million bpd by the end of 2025. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), announced the figures at the inauguration of
Abuja, Nigeria – June 30, 2025 The Federal Government has officially unveiled sweeping tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms, set to take effect in 2026, aimed at reducing the tax burden on low-income earners, increasing transparency in financial transactions, and restructuring VAT distribution across the three tiers of government. The reforms, announced through the
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty through the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), a comprehensive empowerment initiative under the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE). As part of the scheme, beneficiaries across the country will
