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FG Donates ₦3Billion as Flood Intervention Fund

FG Donates ₦3Billion as Flood Intervention Fund

Federal Government has donated ₦3bn as flood intervention fund to Borno Statefollowing the flood, which has displaced more than one million persons inMaiduguri, its capital. The State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, confirmed this while donatingcash to displaced persons taking refuge in the Bakassi IDP camp. Zulum said food items and other basic necessities will be […]

FG launch Electronic Verification Management System for military retirees

The Federal Government has launched an Electronic Verification Management System for military retirees. The system will replace the Military Pensions Board’s traditional physical verification process for veterans to access their pensions, gratuities, and other benefits. The introduction of the electronic system is a response to retirees’ complaints about the cumbersome physical verification process, particularly challenging […]

FG says Nigeria Open for Engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed sadness over the pronouncement by the Military authority in the Republic of Niger indicating that the Republics of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have withdrawn membership of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a statement on Monday, a spokesperson for the Ministry […]

FG Plans to Complete the Abuja-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway in 2026

The Federal Government has extended completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway by 24 months, with a target of 15 kilometers monthly completion. The Minister who disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Abuja-Kaduna section of the road, accompanied by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Wale Edun, said it will take another 2years […]

NLC Slams FG’s Plan to Distribute N500bn As Palliatives To Nigerians

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has slammed the plan of the Federal Government to distribute N500bn as palliatives to Nigerians and government officials to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy. Its President, Joe Ajaero, in a statement yesterday argued that the Federal Government was “seeking to impoverish the people further by taking […]

Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares Friday 21st And Monday 24th As Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday 21 and Monday 24 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, on Wednesday congratulated Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, urging them to imbibe the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, […]