FG Bans Highway Tax Collection, Unveils Presumptive Tax Framework
Federal Government bans highway tax and levy collection nationwide. Presumptive Tax Framework (PTF) exempts businesses earning below ₦50m annually. Cash tax payments outlawed as FG moves to widen tax base…
FG Denies Paying Ransom for Release of Niger School Pupils
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected reports claiming it paid a “huge” ransom, including the release of militant commanders, to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s…
FG Orders MDAs to Submit Cash Plans as Release of Capital Funds Begins
Payments for outstanding 2024 capital projects now underway MDAs directed to upload 2025 cash plans by February 23 Government targets full capital budget implementation by March 31, 2026 The Federal…
DSS Files 3-Count Charge Against El-Rufai Over Alleged NSA Phone Interception
DSS slams Nasir El-Rufai with three-count charge at Federal High Court, Abuja. Charges border on alleged interception of NSA Nuhu Ribadu’s phone conversation. Prosecution cites Cybercrimes Act 2024 and Nigerian…
FG Warns Nigerians Against Recruitment for Foreign Wars, Cites Deceptive Offers
FG warns Nigerians against foreign war recruitment Victims lured with fake jobs and migration offers Recruits allegedly forced into military contracts Government orders embassies to raise vigilance The Federal Government…
FG Powers Abuja Communities with 1 MW Clean Energy
1 MW clean energy delivered to Rubochi and Ikwa communities in FCT. Solar hybrid facilities provide 24/7 electricity to households, schools, healthcare, and businesses. REA and Ministry of Power highlight…
FG Bows to Pressure, Reverses ‘No Work, No Pay’ Order After 84-Day Health Strike
FG reverses ‘no work, no pay’ directive imposed during JOHESU’s 84-day strike January 2026 salaries approved for health workers nationwide Health strike suspended as government resumes talks on CONHESS salary…
FG Launches Free Nationwide Cancer Screening, Targets 6,000 Nigerians
Federal Government flags off free cancer screening across six geopolitical zones Programme targets breast, cervical and prostate cancers among asymptomatic Nigerians FG plans cancer centres, routine screening in PHCs before…
FG announces six-week partial closure of Lagos–Ibadan Expressway for bridge repairs
Lagos–Ibadan Expressway partially closed for six weeks over bridge repairs FG to fix failing expansion joints on Kara, Magboro, Arepo-Punch bridges FRSC urges motorists to obey traffic rules during construction…
FG Approves 28 Oil Field Development Plans Worth $18.2bn in 2025
FG approves 28 oil field development plans valued at $18.2bn in 2025 Projects expected to unlock 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil reserves Oil reforms boost investor confidence, raise output…