Monday, July 6, 2026

Federal Government

June 15, 2026

FG inaugurates technical working group on agricultural standards

The group comprises stakeholders from government, regulatory agencies, academia, research institutions, the private sector and development partners.

Aliyu Abdullahi
June 14, 2026

Wage Award: Civil servants seek payment of arrears

According to the civil servants, the money is needed to cushion the effects of economic hardship.

Federal Civil Service Commission
June 14, 2026

FG expands access to affordable housing in Kano

According to Mr Garba, Nigerians can now access loans to purchase homes and repay over several years based on mutually agreed terms.

newly-built houses
June 13, 2026

FG secures fertiliser supply for 2026 wet season

He said the early procurement has saved the country over 42 million dollars ahead of peak planting.

fertiliser
June 11, 2026

Nigeria pledges stronger action against child labour ahead of 2030 target

The federal government says it is intensifying efforts to eliminate child labour to meet the 2030 global target for its eradication.

Photo of children hawking used to illustrate the story
June 9, 2026

Xenophobia: Nigeria to evacuate first batch of citizens from South Africa  Wednesday 

The affected Nigerians will depart O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday night.

Nigerians in South Africa.
June 9, 2026

N4 Trillion Debts: Tinubu approves payment to 1,240 local contractors

The ministry said contractors prioritised for payment in the most recent batch were those with verified claims of N100 million or less.

President Bola Tinubu
June 8, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: Nigeria reschedules airlifting of citizens out of South Africa

President Bola Tinubu approved five evacuation flights to be operated by Nigeria’s private airline, Air Peace.

Xenophobic violence
June 4, 2026

FG calls for sustained partnerships to boost agricultural growth

He encouraged other farmers and processor groups to embrace best practices.

June 3, 2026

Death sentence of Owo church attackers warning to defiant terrorists: SSS Lawyer

Mr Nwite had sentenced four of the five defendants prosecuted by the SSS to death by hanging.

Terrorists