Tag: FG

FG Unveils Online Classes for Primary, Secondary Schools to Tackle 1.2m Teacher Shortage

Federal Government launches Inspire Live(s)! online classes for all school levels. Initiative targets 1.2 million teacher shortage and ensures uninterrupted learning. Lessons delivered by certified master teachers via Cisco Webex.…

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FG May Seize Dana Air Assets to Repay Trapped Funds, Approves Night Operations for More Airports

FG considers seizing airline’s assets to refund passengers’ trapped funds. Owerri, Enugu, Yola and Ilorin airports approved for night flights until 10pm. Keyamo says suspension of Dana Air was based…

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Lagos–Calabar Highway Section to Open in December 2025 – FG

FG announces December opening of the first 47 km of Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. Minister David Umahi confirms timeline, with full Section 1 and half of Section 2 slated for completion…

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FG Moves Against Abuse of Honorary Doctorate Degrees, Exposes N50m Title-Racketeering

FG warns universities against misusing honorary doctorate degrees, especially for serving politicians. NUC says some people buy honorary titles for up to N50 million from unaccredited institutions. Committee identifies 32…

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FG Orders Shutdown of 47 Unity Colleges Nationwide Over Escalating Insecurity

Move follows deadly school attacks, mass abductions in Kebbi and Niger Education Ministry confirms temporary closure approved to protect students and staff The Federal Government has directed the immediate closure…

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FG Launches N50 Million Student Innovation Grant Portal

Federal Government (FG) opens application portal for equity-free Student Venture Capital Grants of up to ₦50 million Grant targets student-led innovations in STEMM fields with incubation, mentorship, and market support…

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FG Supports 15% Female Quota in Police Recruitment to Strengthen Gender Equity

FG backs Nigeria Police Act amendment to guarantee at least 15% female representation and reform gender policies Measures include maternity leave, religious accommodation, grievance mechanisms, and dedicated monitoring of gender…

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FG Targets ₦160bn Wheat Production as Minister Kyari Flags Off 2025/2026 Programme

FG sets ₦160bn wheat output target under the 2025/2026 dry season programme. 40,000 hectares and 80,000 farmers registered nationwide for wheat expansion. Borno receives 3,000 hectares and 6,000 farmers for…

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Inability to Feed 50 Million Cattle a National Emergency, FG Warns

FG labels inability to feed 50 million cattle a national emergency demanding immediate action. Minister Maiha projects the livestock sector could contribute over $94 billion in 10 years. Collaboration with…

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FG Disburses N3.9bn Pension Arrears to Over 91,000 Retirees

FG pays N3.9 billion in arrears to 91,146 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). Payment follows the N32,000 pension increment approved by President Bola Tinubu The Federal Government, FG…

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