FG Bans Cash Payments to MDAs, Orders POS Installation in 45 Days
FG prohibits physical cash payments for all MDAs’ revenue and mandates electronic payment only. MDAs must deploy POS terminals and display “No Cash Payment” notices within 45 days. Treasury rolls…
BREAKING: FG Secures Release of 100 Pupils Abducted in Niger School Attack
• Federal Government rescues 100 students kidnapped from Papiri school in Niger State • Original attack on November 21 involved 315 victims, including students and teachers • 50 pupils escaped…
FG Committed to Strengthening Police and Security Agencies Against Insecurity — Tinubu
FG pledges to equip police and security agencies with modern tools, training, and logistics. Newly commissioned cadets are urged to uphold integrity, professionalism, and patriotism. Government aims to tackle insecurity…
Offer Amnesty to Bandits Like Niger Delta Militants, Arewa Leader Tells FG
ACF leader Bashir Dalhatu urges the FG to grant amnesty and rehabilitation support to Fulani militias labeled as bandits. Says many perpetrators are deprived youths who need reintegration, not only…
Court Orders FG, 36 States, FCT To Provide Free, Compulsory Basic Education for All Nigerian Children
Lagos Federal High Court rules FG, 36 States, FCT have a legal obligation to provide free, compulsory basic education. Court declares Sections 2(1) & 11(2) of the UBE Act enforceable…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…