Tag: FG

FG opens applications for Girls in ICT competition
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FG launches Virtual Privacy Academy to boost Nigeria’s data protection

The Federal Government has introduced the Nigeria Virtual Privacy Academy, a digital training platform designed to improve data protection and privacy practices in both the public and private sectors. The initiative was launched by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, at the 8th annual conference of the Network of African […]

Business

FG dismisses AfDB president’s remarks on Nigeria’s economic decline

The Presidency has dismissed recent remarks by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank, who claimed that Nigerians are worse off today than they were in 1960. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, issued a statement criticizing both the data cited by Adesina and the conclusions drawn from it. Dr. Adesina had stated […]

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FG opens applications for creative economy development fund

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened applications for the Creative Economy Development Fund—a newly approved initiative designed to provide sustainable financing for the country’s creative and cultural industries. This initiative announced by the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, was recently approved by the Federal Executive Council and marks a […]

Oil and Gas

Minister leads energy operators to gas conference in China

Nigeria is set to make a powerful impression at the World Gas Conference 2025, with a delegation spearheaded by Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian Gas Association announced. The triennial gathering of global energy leaders will see robust participation from Nigeria’s government and energy sector. According to the NGA, Ekpo will […]

Electricity

FG revives abandoned rural power projects nationwide

The Federal Government of Nigeria has deployed contractors to resume work on all previously abandoned rural electrification projects across the country, according to Abba Aliyu, Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Rural Electrification Agency. The REA, tasked with overseeing rural electrification nationwide, is driving the initiative to ensure completion of these critical infrastructure projects. […]

Business

FG partners Emirates Airline to boost tourism

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, has partnered with Emirates Airline to sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at boosting tourism in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement by the tourism ministry, adding that the agreement was formalized during the 2025 Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, on […]

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FG begins talks to unlock N1.5tn road investments

The Federal Government has initiated high-level talks with private concessionaires prepared to invest over N1.5 trillion in Nigeria’s road infrastructure but whose projects have stalled due to unresolved administrative challenges. At a meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; the Minister of Budget and Economic […]

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No immediate ban on solar panel imports – FG

The Nigerian Federal Government has postponed its proposed ban on photovoltaic solar panel imports, opting for a gradual approach to bolster domestic manufacturing, according to the Managing Director and CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu. In an interview, Aliyu clarified that no immediate import restrictions are under consideration, according The Punch. While Nigeria […]

President Tinubu to reduce inflation to 15% by 2025
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FG to clear N35,000 wage award arrears for civil servants

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to settle outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears owed to federal civil servants, addressing long-standing financial commitments to public sector workers. In a statement released Monday by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, confirmed that the payments […]

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Nigeria begins activation of $1.1b green imperative project

The Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit announced that implementation structures for the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project are now being activated across Nigeria. This development follows the Unit’s 5th Steering Committee (STEERCO) meeting held recently in Abuja. six regional offices are being finalized to help onboard 774 mid-sized commercial farms and to set up six […]

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No more dumping, FG bans waiver for threaded pipes importation

The Federal Government has officially prohibited the issuance of waivers for importing threaded pipes used in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. This move is aimed at boosting local production and strengthening Nigeria’s local content policy. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, issued the directive to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring […]

The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office, has announced plans to reopen two tranches of its savings bonds worth a combined N350 billion for public subscription.
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FG to auction N350bn bonds at N1,000 per unit on April 28

The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office, has announced plans to reopen two tranches of its savings bonds worth a combined N350 billion for public subscription. The bond auction is scheduled to hold on April 28, 2025. According to a statement released by the DMO on Tuesday, each bond will be offered at N1,000 […]

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