Madina, Saudi Arabia – June 30, 2025 A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the funeral rites of the late business icon and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. The delegation’s arrival comes ahead of the Janazah (funeral prayer), scheduled to hold
ABUJA — The Federal Government has unveiled plans to link Nigerians’ credit scores to their National Identification Number (NIN) as part of a sweeping reform to improve access to credit, promote financial inclusion, and enhance the integrity of the country’s lending ecosystem. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, is being driven by the
Abuja, June 20, 2025 – The Federal Government, led by the Minister of Works David Umahi, has announced that the Abia State section of the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway will soon be inaugurated, following the near-completion of rehabilitation and reconstruction works. During an inspection in Aba, the Minister confirmed that the 56.1 km Umuahia–Aba section is set
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described the ongoing prosecution of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as not only baseless but also a glaring indictment of Nigeria’s judicial system. The pro-Biafran group raised alarm over what it termed the Federal Government’s “desperate misuse of the court system” and “systematic falsehood” in its sustained
In a renewed effort to entrench accountability and transparency in government institutions, the Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO), under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), is set to embark on its Year 2025 Inspection Exercise across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. The inspection, expected to commence
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – The Federation Account Allocation Committee has disclosed the disbursement of a total sum of ₦1.659 trillion to the three tiers of government for the month of May 2025, reflecting a marginal decrease from the ₦1.681 trillion shared in April. Despite the slight decline in overall allocation, Value Added Tax (VAT)
Abuja, June 17, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a strategic dialogue with Loughborough University, United Kingdom, aimed at fostering structural transformation and rebuilding existing systems within Nigeria’s education sector. During a courtesy visit by a delegation from Loughborough University, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Swaibu Sa’id Ahmad, affirmed
Abuja, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 The Federal Government has responded to recent media reports regarding a potential forward sale of crude oil by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), clarifying that no final decision has been made on the matter. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations
The Federal Government is set to lose a significant portion of a World Bank facility, amounting to $10 million, following persistent lapses in audit standards and delays in the implementation of key reforms under the Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project (FGIP). The $103 million programme, backed by the International Development Association (IDA), the concessional lending
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed strong support for the national campaign to introduce the Measles-Rubella vaccine into the country’s routine immunization schedule. This move is aimed at boosting child health and preventing preventable diseases among vulnerable populations. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reaffirmed the government’s commitment while receiving a
