Tag: FG

FG Scrambles to Stop Oil Workers’ Strike, Summons Dangote Refinery, PENGASSAN to Abuja

FG summoned the leadership (PENGASSAN) and  Dangote Refinery. Labour Ministry calls emergency meeting in Abuja today to cool tensions. Officials warn disruption could cripple economy and national security. The FG…

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FG Vows Revival of Ajaokuta Steel, Sets Dec 31 Deadline for Mining Firms

 Government commits to resuscitating decades-old steel plant Mining companies warned to finalise community development agreements or face sanctions  Ministry stresses adherence to ESG standards and transparency in operations The federal…

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FG Adds Chinese to Secondary School Curriculum from 2025

FG adds Chinese language to join French and Arabic as optional foreign subjects Initiative tied to cultural exchange and Nigeria–China relations Concerns raised over teacher training and nationwide rollout The…

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FG Suspends 4% FOB Levy on Imported Goods Amid Trade Concerns

FG halts implementation of 4% FOB levy on imports. Suspension follows stakeholder consultations over inflationary and competitiveness risks. Customs directed to comply while framework review is conducted. The Federal Government…

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FG Issues Flood Alert in 11 States, Orders Evacuation of Communities

FG has issued heavy rainfall forecast between September 14–18 may trigger major flooding Communities along Rivers Niger, Benue, Gongola urged to relocate immediately States on alert include Adamawa, Benue, Nasarawa,…

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FG Makes Tax ID Mandatory For All Nigerians From 2026

No bank account or business can run without Tax ID from January 2026 New law links Tax ID to NIN and CAC numbers for easier compliance Defaulters risk sanctions and…

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FG Plans School Feeding for 50 Million Pupils by 2026

FG targets expansion of school feeding programme to cover 50 million primary pupils. Initiative to include out-of-school children, with meals priced at ₦500–₦1,000 daily. Programme to rely on small-holder farmers…

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FG Unveils Digital Inventory Model to End Drug Shortages in Hospitals

FG introduces nationwide digital inventory. Hospitals push concerns on urgent procurement delays. Model targets universal health coverage and affordability. The Federal Government digital inventory model for essential medicines has been…

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FG Promises Nigerians Uninterrupted 24-Hour Electricity Supply

Mr Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power pledges Nigeria is close to achieving 24/7 power supply Government records highest power generation and transmission in history New training centres, hostels to build…

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FG scraps 5% telecom tax on calls, data services

• FG cancels 5% excise duty on mobile calls and internet data • Move to ease rising communication costs for Nigerians • NCC confirms policy shift under new Finance Act…

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