FG Warns of Rising NCD Crisis
The Federal Government has raised fresh concern over the rapid surge of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, noting that they are now overtaking infectious diseases as Nigeria’s biggest health threat. Speaking at the 9th Abuja Cardiovascular Symposium, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate — represented […]
FG Slashes Oil Block Fee to Attract More Investors
The Federal Government has further reduced the signature bonuses required for bidders in the 2025 Oil Licensing Round, lowering the payment range to between $3 million and $7 million in a bid to make entry into Nigeria’s upstream sector more affordable. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced the revised rates on its website, […]
FG Launches 2025 Oil Bid Round, Targets $10bn Investment
The Federal Government has opened the 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round, aiming to attract $10bn in new investments and unlock up to 2 billion barrels in crude reserves, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Announcing the bid round in Abuja, NUPRC Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe said the exercise covers 50 oil and gas […]
Applications Open For FG’s National Health Fellows Programme
The Federal Government has opened applications for the next batch of the National Health Fellows (NHF) Programme, calling on qualified young Nigerians to take advantage of the opportunity to support the country’s primary healthcare system. In a statement released Tuesday, the government said the programme was created to address long-standing gaps in healthcare delivery by […]
FG Partners With China To Train Engineers, Boost Road Careers
The Federal Government(FG) has expressed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the People’s Republic of China to enhance Nigeria’s road infrastructure and improve the technical capacity of local engineers, according to Minister of State for Works, Barr. Mohammed Goronyo.Goronyo made this known during a meeting with a senior delegation from CGGC Global Plc […]
Nicki Minaj Uses UN Platform to Decry Killings in Nigeria
Global music icon and Trinidadian-born artist, professionally celebrated as Nicki Minaj, has leveraged her international platform to demand a concerted worldwide response to the deadly unrest plaguing Nigeria. The renowned rapper delivered an impassioned address before the United Nations assembly this Tuesday, contending that followers of Christianity are increasingly the focus of violent attacks and […]
Zlatan Blasts Government Over Nigeria’s Economic Crisis
In a recent candid discussion, the renowned Nigerian music artist Zlatan Ibile has leveled sharp criticism at the nation’s leadership, asserting that their efforts to address the severe economic difficulties facing citizens are profoundly insufficient. He expressed his deep dismay that, because of governmental inaction, Nigerian society is gradually normalizing these conditions of adversity. The […]
FG Mandates Data Submission for All Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched an initiative to enforce transparency and accountability across the nation’s tertiary education sector with the unveiling of the Federal Government Tertiary Institution Governance and Transparency Platform (FTIGTP). Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa in a statement on Tuesday, November 4, said the platform was jointly launched by him […]
Monarchs Task FG on Welfare of TNP Host Communities
Traditional rulers from host communities along the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) have called on the Federal Government to prioritize the welfare and development of their people to ensure the protection and sustainability of vital oil infrastructure in the region. The monarchs made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting organized by […]
FG Urged to Make Youth Successful Agricultural Entrepreneurs
An academic scholar and Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education(IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Prof Ibiere Ken- Maduako, says that the vision of President Bola Tinubu and Governors of the 36 States, including the Federal Capital Territory- led administration should be primarily, to ensure that Nigerian youths become successful entrepreneurs in agriculture. Speaking […]
FG Drops Maths Requirement for Arts, Humanities Admissions
The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has officially removed the long-standing requirement for a credit pass in Mathematics for Nigerian students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities courses in universities and polytechnics across the country. The new policy, announced by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday, October 14 marks a major reform […]
FG Threatens ASUU With ‘No Work, No Pay’ Rule
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider its decision to embark on an industrial strike, emphasising that constructive dialogue remains the most effective and sustainable path toward resolving all outstanding issues in the tertiary education sector. In a joint statement, the Honourable Minister of Education, […]