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 […]
CAPPA Urges Govt to Prioritise Workers’ Welfare, Implement Living Wage
As the world prepares to mark International Workers’ Day, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Nigerian federal and state governments to prioritise the welfare of workers by urgently implementing a living wage. In a statement issued for May Day celebrations, CAPPA saluted Nigerian workers for their resilience, describing them […]
May Day Celebration: FG Announces Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Workers’ Day, recognizing the significant contributions of Nigerian workers to the country’s growth and development. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration, commending workers for their diligence and sacrifice. Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized the need for peace to drive industrialization […]
FG Commences N50,000 Monthly Disbursement to Youths
In empowering 10,000 Niger Delta youth under its Youth Internship Scheme, the Federal Government, through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), announced the disbursement of N50,000 monthly stipends as promised. The Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi-Thompson-Wakama, on Thursday made this known to pressmen in Rivers State. She stated that the selected trainees, chosen from […]
FG Create panel to meet ASSU demands
In a bid to address the long-standing grievances of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has taken a significant step by forming a sub-committee tasked with evaluating and addressing the union’s demands. This development emerged from a critical closed-door meeting held at the […]
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 Declares 150-Day Duty-Free Period For Importation of Food Commodities
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a comprehensive plan to tackle the rising costs of essential food items with a significant policy shift. Led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, these measures include a 150-day duty-free import window for key commodities like maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas. Minister […]