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Announced on October 8, 2026, the initiative is designed to ease the burden of rising petrol prices, with public transport operators given priority. The government says the arrangement will be …
The Federal Government is expected to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, as Nigeria marks 59 years since hundreds of civilians were killed during the Nigerian …
The Federal Government has pledged to end the practice of running overlapping national budgets and relying on unrealistic revenue projections, as it moves to strengthen fiscal discipline and improve public …
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is facing criticism from opposition parties following the introduction of a temporary petrol discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) retail stations. The Federal Government …
The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of the eight-month accumulated Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance to eligible non-academic staff in federal tertiary institutions. The development follows the government’s …
The Federal Government says it will prioritise gas supply and reliable electricity for industrial clusters as part of efforts to reduce production costs and strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. President Bola …
The Federal Government is developing a blended funding model to expand telecommunications services to rural communities with little or no network coverage. The proposed model will combine funding from the …
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to ensure Nigerians feel the benefits of the increased funds available to state governments through the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The President …
After spending 68 days away from plenary, Nigeria’s National Assembly returned to its chambers on September 29, with a long list of legislative matters awaiting attention. However, lawmakers spent only …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has received approval from President Bola Tinubu to monitor funds distributed to states and local governments through the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). …
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