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Mathematics Remains Mandatory for O-Level Students, FG Clarifies

FG affirms that all O-Level candidates must register and sit for Mathematics. Policy adjustment affects only admission criteria, not exam requirements. Reform aims to expand access to tertiary education while…

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FG Secures Landmark Deal with Chinese Solar Giant for Local Production

• FG signs major renewable energy agreement with LONGi of China • Factory to produce 1,000MW-capacity solar panels locally • ECN says move will create jobs and boost energy transition…

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FG Partners Abia to Cut Food Imports, Boost Local Production

• FG unveils collaboration to enhance food supply • Officials cite climate crisis, inflation, and insecurity as barriers • Abia launches digital farmer database to strengthen food value chain The…

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FG Files Criminal Defamation Suit Against Senator Nwebonyi Over Remarks on Senator Natasha

• FG files Five-count charge before FCT High Court, Abuja • Nwebonyi accused of making defamatory comments on live TV • Offence punishable under Sections 391 and 392 of the…

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FG Approves ₦28 Billion for Prepaid Meters to Close Nigeria’s 7 Million Metering Gap

NERC allocates ₦28 billion for Prepaid meters under the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) Tranche B. DisCos mandated to meter Band A and B customers by December 2025 deadline. Commission enforces…

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FG Finalises N4 Trillion Bond Plan to Settle GenCos’ Debts

Federal Government to deploy N4 trillion in government-backed bonds to clear verified debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers. Debt resolution initiative described as the largest-scale intervention…

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FG Raises Annual Admission Capacity to 1 Million — Alausa

Federal Government, FG increases annual tertiary admission slots from 750,000 to 1 million. New policy aims to expand access and end years of limited university placement. Education Minister says reform…

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Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Arts Students’ Admission — FG

FG revises entry requirements for tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Mathematics dropped as a compulsory subject for Arts and Humanities admissions. Education Minister says policy aims to remove barriers and expand…

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FG Warns Cooking Gas Distributors Against Hoarding, Price Hike

FG orders monitoring of LPG depots nationwide amid rising costs. Cooking gas price jumps from ₦1,000–₦1,100 to ₦1,700 per kilogram in some areas. Government blames supply disruptions at Dangote Refinery…

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FG Disburses ₦300bn to Over 8 Million Households Under Cash Transfer Scheme

FG says initiative boosts health, education, and resilience across Nigeria ₦6.3bn interest-free loans to support 21,000 flood victims FG launches new disaster management and resilience strategies for 2025–2030 The Federal…

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