Tag: Federal Government
FG hires, pays $9m to US lobby firm to rewrite, communicate narrative on Christian Genocide in the country
The federal government has hired a lobbying firm in a $9 million contract to assist in communicating its actions on protecting Christians in Nigeria t [...]
FG to spend N115bn for reintegration of ‘transformed’ ex-militants
The federal government has earmarked N115 billion in the 2026 proposed budget for the reintegration of 'transformed' ex-militants under the presid [...]
FG to spend N7bn to install solar energy, N2.5bn for operational vehicles
The federal government plans to spend N7 billion for the installation of solar energy systems at the state house, according to the proposed 2026 appro [...]
Nigeria rewards those who steal public funds with top govt positions – Sanusi
Muhammadu Sanusi, the Emir of Kano, says Nigeria’s value system has been eroded, with the society now glorifying wealth regardless of its source.
S [...]
Akpabio/Akpoti: Abuja court grants embattled senator N50m bail, slates Sep 23 for trial
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, has granted bail to the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-U [...]
FG projects payment of fuel subsidy to reach N5.4trn by end of 2024
Despite petrol subsidy removal, the Nigerian government said fuel subsidy is projected to reach N5.4 trillion by the end of 2024.
This, it said, co [...]
I was asked by some Nigerian officials to pay bribe in crypto for ‘issues to go away’ – Binance CEO
Richard Teng, Binance’s chief executive officer says some unknown persons in Nigeria demanded huge payments in digital currency to make their problems [...]
More woes for Seplat as director, Fabian Ajogwu resigns over external influences
Professor Fabian Ajogwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who has served as an independent non-executive director of Seplat Energy Plc, has tendered his r [...]
Appeal court discharges, acquits Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges
The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has discharge and acquitted the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biarfra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on [...]
Finally, FG declares bandits as terrorists
The Federal Government has formally declared bandit groups operating in the country as terrorists. The declaration titled ‘Terrorism (Prevention) Pros [...]