The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, amid heightened security […]
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FG Begins Payment of Outstanding 2025 BEA Scholarship Allowances
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme studying in partner countries […]
FG Tightens Procurement Rules, Bars MDAs from Contract Cost Increases Without BPP Approval
The Federal Government has introduced stricter controls on public procurement, directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to stop processing upward reviews of contract sums […]
FG Introduces Mandatory Drug Tests for Secondary School Students
The Federal Government has unveiled new measures aimed at tackling drug and substance abuse in secondary schools across Nigeria, including compulsory drug testing for students […]
FG Introduces National Textbook Ranking System to Improve Education Standards
The Federal Government has unveiled a new policy introducing a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary schools across the country, […]
FG Approves Pay Rise, New Welfare Packages for Civil Servants
The Federal Government has approved a wide-ranging increase in allowances and welfare benefits for public servants, in a move aimed at improving earnings and boosting […]
FG, Partners Pay N396.7m Insurance Claims to Farmers Hit by Climate Shocks
In a bid to protect Nigeria’s vulnerable food system, the Federal Government, through the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit, has partnered with Leadway Assurance and […]
FG Targets N700bn Bond Raise Amid High Borrowing Costs
The Federal Government is set to raise N700 billion from the domestic bond market in April 2026, continuing a steady reduction in its monthly borrowing […]
FG Files Terrorism, Treason Charges Against Six Over Alleged Coup Plot
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court Abuja against six individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a […]
FG Spends Nearly N75bn on Arms and Military Equipment in Two Years
The Federal Government spent about N74.96 billion on arms, ammunition, and military equipment between 2023 and 2025, according to data from GovSpend, a platform that […]