Federal Government has revealed that many civil servants are unable to access housing loan schemes because their salaries are heavily encumbered by multiple loans from commercial lending agencies. Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, Hajiya Salamatu Ahmed, highlighted the issue during the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarterly...
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“We can’t poison our own people” – FG defends GMOs, assures Nigerians of safety, food security boost
“We can’t poison our own people” – FG defends GMOs, assures Nigerians of safety, food security boost
Federal Government has dismissed claims that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are harmful, emphasizing their role in enhancing food security and nutrition in Nigeria. During a sensitisation workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, organized by the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) and the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA)...
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an impending “mother of all strikes” if the Federal Government fails to implement the long-standing 2009 agreements aimed at improving Nigeria’s university education system. This statement came from the University of Calabar (Unical) chapter during a press conference held in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- House of Representatives Minority Caucus has once again demanded the immediate release of statutory allocations belonging to Local Government Councils in Osun State, warning that it may resort to legislative action if the Federal Government continues to withhold the funds. In a fresh statement signed...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has commended the Federal Government, through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), for releasing the corrected Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) circular. MDCAN President, Prof. Mohammad Aminu, gave the commendation in a press statement...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Federal Government has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice the perpetrators of the heinous killing of worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris fnipr, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Federal Government has sanctioned a N12,000 fee for kidney dialysis under the Kidney Dialysis Subsidy Scheme, a significant reduction from the previous N50,000. Deputy Director and Head of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mr. Alaba Balogun, announced this...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Federal Government has urged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to carry out comprehensive due diligence in the formulation of a workable and acceptable revenue allocation for the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, made...
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Federal Government has clarified that no contract has been awarded for the reconstruction of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, despite cost estimates from Julius Berger pegging the project at N6.3 trillion. This statement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during...
Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has officially adopted the groundbreaking National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM), a transformative step toward addressing the challenges faced by women and girls during menstruation. This policy, coupled with President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to remove taxes...
Eleven Nigerian miners, stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR), have thanked the Nigerian government for their timely rescue. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, their spokesperson, Mr. Freeborn Igorigo, expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the government’s swift action and the warm reception they received upon their...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- In a landmark move demonstrating compassion and a commitment to improving aviation security, the Federal Government has withdrawn criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) following recent incidents of unruly behavior at Nigerian airports. The decision, announced by...
Federal Government has said the N80 billion upgrade project of the Alau Dam in Borno is designed to boost irrigation and generate hydro-electric power when fully completed in 2027. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this during a working visit to the project site at...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna- Federal Government has announced plans to set up cattle breeding centers in all six regions of the country. The Minister of state for Agriculture, Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, explained this on the second day of the Citizens’-Government engagement and midterm assessment of the President Tinubu...
Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has cautioned the Federal Government against rushing into an unbalanced sale of national assets, particularly Nigeria’s refineries. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, PETROAN’s National President, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, emphasized the need...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has begun investigating allegations that a Chinese mining company abandoned Nigerian miners in the Central African Republic (CAR), following a viral social media video highlighting the issue. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the embassy emphasized its commitment to...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Federal Government has revealed that privately-owned Computer Based Test (CBT) centres and others belonging to public institutions would be fully deployed in the conduct of school-based Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) by next year. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known after...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly refuted a report by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that criticized Nigeria’s foreign representation and ambassadorial appointments, labeling it as misleading and politically driven. In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant on Media...
Numerous civil servants in Abuja have called on the Federal Government to settle the four-month backlog of the N35,000 wage award, expressing frustration over the delay in payments. They shared their concerns in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, highlighting the government’s slow response. The...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Ministry of Education has refuted baseless online rumors claiming that the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations were canceled due to widespread malpractice, urging the public to ignore such misleading reports. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Mrs. Folasade...