FG Warns of Flooding in 11 States, Advises Residents to Evacuate
The Federal Government on Sunday warned that at least 32 locations across 11 states are at risk of heavy rainfall and possible flooding between September 14 and 18, 2025. The alert, issued on Sunday , September 14, by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment, was signed by the Director […]
Strike: Resident Doctors Issues Fresh Ultimatum to FG
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has warned it will embark on strike action if the Federal Government fails to address its demands within the next 24 hours. However, the new ultimatum follows the expiration of the association’s 10-day notice, which lapsed on September 10. The decision was reached after a marathon six-hour virtual […]
FG Orders GenCos to Implement Free Governor Control or Face Penalties
Baffled by persistent national grid collapses, the Federal Government has directed all electricity generation companies (GenCos) connected to the grid to activate Free Governor Control (FGC) across their generating units or risk severe penalties, including disconnection. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in an order referenced NERC/2025/094 and signed on August 26, 2025, by Vice-Chairman […]
FG: Space Technology A Pact to Drive Innovation and Security
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that space exploration and technology are central to Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and capacity to tackle global challenges. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 27, by Dr. Felix Ale, Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). According to […]
FG Sets Up Bargaining Team, Opens Talks With Health Unions
The Federal Government (FG) has kicked off formal talks with unions in the health sector after inaugurating a new committee on collective bargaining in Abuja on Saturday. Leading the ceremony, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof. Ali Pate said the initiative was designed to create a fairer deal for medical professionals and other […]
FG Pledges to Prosecute Child Abusers in Rivers
The Federal Government, FG, has condemned the alleged abuse of children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, under the pretense of a spiritual ritual. The government vowed to prosecute anyone involved in the act, including parents who may have been complicit. In a press release issued on Saturday, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan […]
FG Appoints KWAM1 Airport Security Ambassador After Flight Ban Reduction
The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol, following his controversial conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, 2025. The announcement was made by Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, during a […]
FG Disburses ₦5.12bn in Pension Arrears to Retirees
₦5.12 billion in pension arrears has been disbursed by the Federal Government, FG, to 90,689 retirees. The fund was disbursed through the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) as the defined benefit scheme (DBS). PTAD, who made this known in a statement on its X page on Monday said the disbursement is part of the FG’s […]
PETROAN Cautions FG Against Hasty Sale of Refineries, Cites Past Mistakes
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has advised the Federal Government (FG) to tread carefully in its plans to sell the country’s refineries, warning against rushed or one-sided decisions. Speaking in Abuja, PETROAN President, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, raised concerns about ongoing calls to privatise the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, […]
FG Committed to Education Reforms
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to overhauling the education sector. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this assurance during a visit by the University of Ibadan’s management team to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Shettima, a proud alumnus of the University of Ibadan, was conferred with the institution’s highest honor, the UI at 75 Ambassador […]
FG Expresses ‘Concern’ Over New U.S. Visa Restrictions, Urges Reconsideration
The Federal Government (FG) has voiced significant concern regarding the recent decision by the United States to alter its visa reciprocity schedule for Nigerian citizens, which now limits the validity of several non-immigrant visa categories to three months with a single entry. This policy shift impacts B1/B2 (business/tourism), F (student), and J (exchange visitor) visas. […]
Democracy Day: FG Declares Thursday Public Holiday
In commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day, the Federal Government (FG) has declared Thursday, 12th June as a public holiday. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, announced this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, noting that the Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the government. Tunji-Ojo, a […]