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FG suspends mining in Niger over bandits attack

The federal government has suspended all mining activities in Unguwar Magro Village, Niger State, following the recent murder of 12 miners by bandits. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake announced the suspension via a statement on his official X handle, in response to reports of foreign nationals allegedly funding illegal mining operations […]

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FG boosts power supply with new plants at six universities

The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency has installed power plants at six federal universities to bolster reliable power supply in crucial sectors. The institutions benefiting from this upgrade include the University of Abuja, University of Maiduguri, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Umudike, Federal University Gashua in Yobe, Federal University of Agriculture in […]

FG plans major fiber-optic cable expansion across Nigeria
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FG plans major fiber-optic cable expansion across Nigeria

The Federal Government is gearing up for a major infrastructure boost, with plans to deploy 90,000 kilometers of fiber-optic cable across Nigeria within the next six months. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced this ambitious project while detailing recent achievements of the Ministry. This extensive deployment aims to significantly enhance […]

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FG to launch 90,000km fibre-optic cable across Nigeria

The Federal Government is preparing to launch the deployment of 90,000 kilometers of fiber-optic cable across the country. This initiative, expected to commence within the next six months, is a cornerstone of the government’s strategy to enhance connectivity nationwide. This was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr […]

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Netizens slam FG over passport fee hike

The Federal Government has recently announced a significant increase in passport fees, leading to widespread reactions on social media. Under the new pricing structure, effective September 1st, 2024, the cost of a 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity will rise from N35,000 to N50,000. Meanwhile, the 64-page booklet with a 10-year validity will see […]

FG threatens to revoke oil block licenses over inactivity
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FG threatens to revoke oil block licenses over inactivity

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to companies and individuals holding oil block licenses who have failed to secure investment or commence exploration, stating that their licenses will be revoked if they do not take action. State Minister of Oil, Heineken Lokpobiri, delivered this warning in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, addressing […]

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FG pledges swift Bakassi seaport project

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has assured Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, that the federal government will expedite the development of the Bakassi Deep Seaport, minimizing bureaucratic delays in a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure. This was disclosed by the Minister during a recent meeting between the two […]

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FG eyes fresh $100bn investments to tackle economic crisis

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu announced on Wednesday that the Federal Government intends to invest $100 billion yearly to address Nigeria’s economic problems. Bagudu added that government officials have been compelled to listen more and perform better as a result of the recent nationwide protest against bad governance in Nigeria, according […]

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FG to introduce new IPv6 for enhanced Internet services

The Federal Government intends to implement IPv6, the most recent version of the Internet Protocol in order to enhance the identification, tagging, and tracking of internet users and their devices in Nigeria. This was disclosed at the IPv6 Driven Digital Summit under the theme “Bringing Net 5.5G Into Reality: Inspiring New Growth” organized by the […]

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FG demands businesses, households metered before 2030 

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu says President Bola Tinubu has directed that all industries, businesses, homes, and institutions be metered within the next five years. This was disclosed by the Minister when he visited the MBH Power, a meter factory in Mowe, Ogun State, according to The Punch. According to Adelabu, Tinubu has ordered […]

FG targets 1,268MW from new hydropower plants
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FG pays N205bn from N1.3tn power generation debt

The federal government said on Monday that it has paid N205 billion from the N1.3 trillion in debt owed to Generation Companies. The government also ascribed the recent improvement in electricity supply that has been observed in some parts of the country to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, according to ThisDay. This was disclosed by the […]