Tag: FG

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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FG Approves ₦1trn Kano Metro Rail to Ease Traffic, Boost Economy — Abba Yusuf

• Kano to get modern metropolitan rail network • Project targets traffic congestion, urban mobility, economic growth • State, FG to collaborate on transparent implementation The Federal Government has approved…

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FG raises N501bn bond to settle GenCos’ debts, reduce N6trn power sector liabilities

FG, through NBET, issues N501bn bonds under PPSDRP to begin settling GenCos’ arrears 14 GenCos sign settlement agreements valued at N827bn, with first payments covering 50% Move aims to improve…

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FG to Begin Early Planning for 2026 Detty December from March — Musawa

FG to kick off 2026 Detty December preparations in March Review shows strong tourism and economic gains Accommodation shortages and overpricing remain major concerns Inter-agency plan to be presented to Federal Executive Council The…

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FG, Lotus Bank expand financing framework for off-grid power projects

FG, REA and Lotus Bank move to strengthen financing for off-grid power projects Partnership targets renewable energy access in rural, underserved communities Initiative aligned with FG’s DARES programme to scale…

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FG Bans Meter Charges, Warns DisCos, Installers of Prosecution

FG bans meter charges as smart meters to be installed free nationwide under DISREP. DisCos, installers face prosecution if they demand money from electricity consumers. 3.4 million smart meters to…

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FG Opens 2026 PTDF Overseas Scholarships for UK, Germany, France, Malaysia

PTDF 2026 scholarships open for MSc and PhD studies abroad Covers tuition, flights, accommodation, and living allowance Available in UK, Germany, France, and Malaysia Application deadline: February 27, 2026 The Federal Government has…

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