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…
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…
FG Warns Ponmo Consumption Is Crippling Nigeria’s $5bn Leather Industry Growth
FG says ponmo consumption is starving Nigeria’s leather industry of essential raw materials. RMRDC warns that hides diverted for ponmo consumption weaken export capacity. Government highlights major health risks from…
FG Inaugurates Committee to Enforce Single-use Plastic Ban Nationwide
FG sets up an inter-ministerial committee to implement single-use plastic ban across Nigeria. Ban includes styrofoam, plastic bags, sachet water, straws, and PET bottles. The move targets plastic pollution, protecting…
FG Cancels Mother Tongue Policy, Declares English Sole Language of Instruction
•FG scraps policy mandating mother tongue as medium of instruction • Minister of Education says data shows policy worsened failure rates nationwide • English now official language of teaching from…
FG unveils new economic blueprint to double GDP, cut inflation by 2027
• FG targets $1 trillion economy and 7% annual growth under new DGAS plan • Inflation to fall to single digits within two years, says Finance Minister • Government,…
FG Reveals 68% of Electricity Consumers Bypassing Prepaid Meters Across Nigeria
FG says widespread energy theft worsening sector’s financial crisis. Consumers blame harsh economy, inflation, and weak supply for illegal bypass. Stakeholders urge cost-reflective tariffs with protection for low-income users. The…
FG Considers Selling Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna Refineries to Boost Private Investment
FG may sell Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries to attract private investment. After subsidy removal, the refineries now face open competition in the oil market. Government wants a transparent…
FG, EU, UN Partner to Boost Local Production of Health Commodities
The Federal Government, the European Union (EU), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a new agreement New €6.3m project to strengthen Nigeria’s health manufacturing capacity. EU, Spain,…
FG Unveils ₦10 Million Tax Reform Challenge for Nigerian Students
Federal Government, FG has announced the launch of a ₦10 million Tax Reform Contest targets undergraduates, NYSC members to promote fiscal literacy Participants to create content analysing Nigeria’s new tax…