FG Denies Nigeria, ECOWAS Backed Failed Coup in Niger
The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) supported the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, described the claims circulating on social media as baseless and irresponsible, accusing those behind them of deliberately misleading […]
CORAN urges FG to boost domestic refining
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the domestic refining industry and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products. In a position paper titled “Position Paper on the Urgent Need for Strategic Government Intervention to Strengthen Nigeria’s Domestic Refining Industry,” released on Thursday, the association […]
Minister Warns Petrol Subsidy Return Could Reverse Nigeria’s Economic Gains
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned that restoring petrol subsidy could weaken Nigeria’s improving fiscal position and reverse gains achieved through the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Idris stated this in an opinion article titled “Restoring Fuel Subsidy Will Reverse Nigeria’s Economic Gains,” published on Monday. He argued […]
FG Approves N1.02tn for Roads, Health Infrastructure
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved about N1.02 trillion for major road projects and healthcare infrastructure across the country. The approvals include N74.51 billion for the rehabilitation of the East-West Road section linking Port Harcourt’s Eleme Junction to the Onne Port Junction in Rivers State, as well as N302.30 billion for a new National […]
Subsidy Reform: FG Spends N30.6tn to Cushion Economic Impact
The Federal Government says it spent N30.64 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025 to cushion the impact of economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, including the removal of petrol subsidy. According to the government, the reforms generated N15.8 trillion in additional resources for the Federation during the period. The figures were disclosed by […]
Inactive CAC-Listed Firms Received N2.6bn in Federal Payments, Records Show
At least five companies listed as “inactive” on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) portal received a combined N2.6 billion in payments from the Federal Government between May and June 2026, according to payment records published on Govspend. The payments were made by various ministries, departments and agencies for contracts and services, raising questions about the […]
FG Proposes 5% Fine for Erring Oil Firms
The Federal Government aims to punish oil and gas companies that don’t compete fairly, as they could have to pay a fine of up to 5 per cent of the money they make in a year. The proposal is contained in a draft Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Prevention of Anti-Competitive Practices and Behaviour Regulations, 2026. […]
FG Plans Autism Centre for South-South, Targets Six Zones From 2027
The Federal Government says it plans to establish an Autism Centre in the South-South zone as part of a broader effort to improve access to diagnosis, therapy and specialised support for children with autism and other developmental conditions. The initiative is expected to serve as part of a wider plan to establish specialised Autism Centres […]
FG Launches Tinubu Light Initiative to Power One Million Nigerian Businesses
The Federal Government has launched a new renewable energy programme aimed at helping one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) access affordable and reliable clean energy. Known as the Tinubu Light Initiative, the programme is expected to reduce the high cost of doing business, create jobs and boost industrial development across the country. The […]
Coalition Urge FG to Suspend Yorla South Oil Project Pending Ogoni Restoration
A coalition of more than 50 national and international civil society and environmental organisations has called on the Federal Government to halt any plan to resume oil production at the Yorla South oil field in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, insisting that Ogoniland should be cleaned up before any new petroleum activities are […]
REA Rolls Out 60.82MW Renewable Energy Projects Across Six States
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is set to add a total of 60.82 megawatts of renewable energy capacity through the rollout of interconnected hybrid mini-grid projects across six states. The milestone was marked on Wednesday with the groundbreaking of a 13.92-megawatt-peak solar hybrid mini-grid project in Yobe State, bringing the combined […]
FG Promises Payment of N35,000 Wage Award Arrears Before Mid-August
The Federal Government has assured federal civil servants that payment of the outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears will begin before the middle of August, while efforts are also underway to clear outstanding promotion arrears. The assurance comes as organised labour continues to express concerns over delays in the implementation of workers’ welfare agreements, including unpaid […]