FG Begins Recruitment Process for Four Federal Agencies
The Federal Government (FG) has commenced a nationwide recruitment exercise through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) into four major paramilitary agencies. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the CDCFIB announced that the recruitment exercise would cover the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Fire […]
MAJI Urges Federal Government to Criminalize Indiscriminate Plastic Waste Disposal
As part of activities marking the 2025 World Environment Day, the Media Awareness and Justice Initiative (MAJI) has called on the Federal Government to declare the indiscriminate use and dumping of plastic waste in undesignated areas as illegal. The call was made during a press briefing in Port Harcourt themed “Beat Plastic Pollution”, where the […]
FG Declares June 6, 9 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Adha
The Federal Government has announced Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. In a statement released on Monday, the Minister extended felicitations to all Muslim faithful, both at home […]
Expert Urges FG to Boost Ties to Mitigate US Tariff Impact
In view of the recent tariff policy introduced by the United States government on products imported into the country, an economist, Doctor Emmanuel Osilem has advised the Federal Government to explore all it’s treaties with other nations as a measure to curb President Donald Trump’s unfavourable economic strategy. Speaking in an interview in Port Harcourt, […]
FG SET TO PAY WAGE AWARD ARREARS
The Federal Government is set to pay the outstanding five months N35,000 wage award arrears to federal government workers. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) made this known in a statement issued in Abuja by Bawa Mokwa, Director of press and Public Relations). The OAGF explained that the Federal Government had […]
FG Declares Good Friday and Easter Monday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays to be observed on April 18 and 21, 2025, in commemoration of the Easter celebration. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo shared this information, offering his best wishes to Christians throughout the country. With Good Friday falling on April 18 and Easter Monday on […]
Popular Actress Ego Nwosu Calls On FG For Nollywood Loan Supports
Nollywood actress, Ego Nwosu, has called on the federal government to provide financial support to Nigeria’s film industry. In a recent conversation with Potpourri, the actress emphasized the need for funding to elevate the quality of movies produced in the country. The actress believes that Nollywood does not suffer from a lack of compelling stories […]
Rivers: MOSOP Issues Ultimatum To FG, Over East-West Road Condition
The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), has announced its intention to take drastic action against the Federal Government and Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) due to the worsening state of the East-West road. In a statement released by its Publicity Secretary, Imeabe Saviour Oscar, MOSOP expressed its frustration: “It is worrisome that despite […]
FG: Ecological Funds Totaling 39.66 Billion Naira Were Disbursed To 36 States
Data from the Committee on the Coordination of Accounts of the Federation released by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that the 36 states of Nigeria received $39.62.6 billion in green finance from June 2023 to June 2024. The Environmental Fund plays an important role in the Allocation. The Nigerian government has a budget to […]
National Assembly Pass Bill To Increase CBN Loan Limit to Federal Government
On Wednesday, both the Senate and the House of Representatives passed a bill allowing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase its lending to the Federal Government through the Ways and Means facility. The legislative move raised the allowable credit from the CBN from 5% to 10%. The Senate modified the CBN Act to […]
Federal Government Declares Prisons “Red Zones” Ahead of Protest
In preparation for the nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1, the Federal Government has announced that all 256 custodial centers across the country are now designated as “red zones.” These zones are to be strictly respected and protected against any form of violation. The NCoS emphasized the critical importance of both custodial and […]
FG Gives Out 20 Trucks Of Rice To Each State
The Federal Government has distributed 20 trucks of rice each to Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as part of measures to address the country’s food shortage. This was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Minister Idris emphasized that […]