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Labour drags FG to ILO over ‘violations of rights’

The Organised Labour has dragged the Federal Government before the International Labour Organisation accusing authorities at both federal and state levels of systematic violations of workers’ rights, trade union freedoms and collective bargaining agreements in breach of international labour conventions. Vanguard reported that addressing the Committee on the Application of Standards, CAS, at the opening […]

Transportation

FG flags off ₦1.245trn Gombe-Biu highway dualisation project

The Federal Government has flagged off the N1.245 trillion reconstruction and dualisation of the 125km Gombe-Biu Highway, awarding the project to Hi-Tech Construction Company. The disclosure was contained in a statement made by Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on Friday. The project, which was officially launched in Gombe […]

Business

FG awards African quality mark to 131 Nigerian firms

The Federal Government on Thursday presented the African Quality Mark certification to 131 Nigerian companies for 220 Made-in-Nigeria products, in a bid to strengthen the competitiveness of local goods across the continent under the African Continental Free Trade Area African Continental Free Trade Area framework. The certification, also known as the ARSO Dual Mark, was […]

Policy and Regulations

FG seeks labour-friendly AI policies to protect Nigerians

The Federal Government has called for the development of inclusive and human-centred artificial intelligence policies that will protect workers’ rights, prevent job losses and ensure that the benefits of technological advancement contribute to economic growth and increased productivity. The PUNCH reported that the call was made by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, […]

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FG, World Bank slash funding for new classrooms in HOPE initiative

The Federal Government and the World Bank have restructured the $500m HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All programme. The restructuring involves cutting funding allocations tied to the construction of new classrooms while expanding the number of states eligible for targeted interventions under the project. Details of the restructuring were contained in a World Bank […]

Business

Nigeria, Türkiye sign MoU to boost solid minerals cooperation

Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, in a bid to deepen economic ties between both countries. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit in Türkiye, according to a statement released by the Federal Government […]

Business

FG cancels $717.7m W’Bank power sector loan

The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7 million in undisbursed World Bank funding for Nigeria’s struggling power sector, effectively winding down the remaining tranche of a $1.52 billion electricity recovery programme. The decision comes amid growing tariff shortfalls, deepening financial strain, and ongoing implementation challenges in the industry. Documents from the World Bank website on Monday […]

News

FG urges stronger ECOWAS ties to fight border crimes, terrorism

The federal government has intensified calls for stronger cross-border cooperation among ECOWAS member states to combat transnational crime, terrorism and other border-related challenges threatening regional stability. The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission, Adamu Adaji, made the call during the annual stakeholders’ meeting on ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation held in Abuja. The regional meeting, hosted by […]

FG seeks investors for nationwide fibre optic project
Business

FG unveils platform to simplify public information access

The Federal Government has unveiled GovGuideNigeria, an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to make government information and public services more accessible to Nigerians nationwide. Announcing the launch on Thursday via his X handle, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani said the initiative aligns with the government’s push to enhance public service delivery […]

Finance

FG releases 50% of 2025 scholarship arrears to Nigerian students abroad

The Federal Government has started releasing 50 per cent of outstanding 2025 Bilateral Education Agreement scholarship arrears to Nigerian students studying abroad. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and published on its official X page on Wednesday. The payment represents a partial settlement of backlog allowances owed […]

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FG commissions new veterinary centres in Lagos, Ogun

The Federal Government has completed and handed over new Veterinary Primary Health Centres in Lagos and Ogun states as part of efforts to improve livestock healthcare delivery. The centres are located in the Epe area of Lagos State and Ijebu Igbo in Ogun State. These centres form part of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development’s […]

Business

Nigeria, Rwanda seal 30-day visa waiver deal to boost travel

Nigeria has formally launched a 30-day visa-free entry policy for citizens of Rwanda under a new bilateral agreement designed to facilitate easier travel between the two countries. The development was announced on Friday by the Nigeria Immigration Service in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi. The move follows earlier consideration […]