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 […]
CAPPA Tasks FG, States on Food Safety on World Food Safety Day
As the world marks World Food Safety Day 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on governments at all levels to implement policies that promote healthy, indigenous diets and discourage the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UFPs). CAPPA’s Executive Director, Akinbode Oluwafemi, stated that UFPs are a threat to Nigeria’s food safety, security, […]
Groups Slam FG Over Oil Remarks, Warn of Return to 1993 Tensions
Tensions are rising in Ogoniland as two prominent advocacy groups — the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the Ogoni Liberation Initiative — have accused the federal government of provoking unrest with recent comments made by National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, regarding the resumption of oil production in the region. […]
FG to Commission N156bn Eleme-Onne Section of East-West Road in December — Umahi
The Federal Government has announced that the long-awaited reconstruction of the Eleme-Onne axis of the East-West Road in Rivers State will be completed and commissioned by December 2025. Minister of Works, Dr. David Umahi, gave the assurance on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the 15km stretch—Section IIIA—of the road, which runs from Eleme Junction […]
FG Launches N50 million Housing Loan
The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has partnered with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to offer housing loans of up to N50 million to federal public servants. The initiative, announced in a notice signed by FGSHLB Executive Secretary Salamatu Ladi Ahmed, aims to boost home ownership among government workers. The loan will […]
CAPPA Urges FG to Accelerate Salt Reduction Targets Regulation
As the world marks World Salt Awareness Week 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to expedite the formulation of regulations for enforcing salt targets in processed and packaged foods. According to CAPPA, this move is crucial in combating Nigeria’s growing prevalence of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and […]
PETROAN Applauds Import Ban, Warns of Economic Pitfalls, Supply Concerns
The Petroleum Refineries Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has commended the Federal Government’s recent decision to ban the importation of foreign goods that can be produced locally, describing the move as bold and commendable. However, the association urged the administration to proceed with caution to avoid unintended economic consequences. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, PETROAN […]