Thursday, July 9, 2026

Federal Government

February 10, 2026

FG directs FCC to enforce federal character principle without compromise 

Mr Akume urged the board members to discharge their duties with objectivity.

Federal Character Commission
February 6, 2026

FG warns Chinese road contractors against poor execution, delays

Mr Umahi said the federal government took the decisive step to address public complaints, among others.

David Umahi
February 2, 2026

Yelwata Massacre: FG re-arraigns alleged terrorists on amended charge

FG, on Monday, amended the charge against nine suspected terrorists who allegedly attacked Yelwata in Benue, where about 150 persons were killed.

Yelwata massacre
January 29, 2026

FG approves ₦1 trillion metro rail service for Kano

“The project aims to provide a modern, efficient, and affordable mass transit system, connecting key districts and enhancing mobility for the residents,” Mr Yusuf said.

Kano-Daura rail project
January 28, 2026

Experts alarmed by repeated national power grid collapses, seek decentralisation

The experts spoke in separate interviews with journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, following another nationwide blackout triggered by a system collapse on Tuesday.

LIT LANTERN IN DARKNESS
January 22, 2026

FG disburses N152 billion to contractors after protest

The federal government on Thursday announced the disbursement of N152 billion to contractors after verification of their executed projects.

Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite
January 22, 2026

FG seeks housing delivery collaboration across states, institutions

Mr Dangiwa urged states to treat land reform as a deliberate economic growth strategy.

Renewed Hope housing scheme
January 21, 2026

FG targets N900 billion in January bonds offer

The federal government, through the Debt Management Office, has offered three FGN bonds, valued at N900 billion, for subscription at N1,000 per unit.

DMO director-general
January 19, 2026

FG announces NCEE application dates for federal technical colleges

Mr Alausa said that registration for the NCEE would commence on January 26 and close on May 24.

Tunji Alausa
January 16, 2026

FG bans sand mining on River Niger

The Asagba of Asaba commended FG for effectively completing the second Niger bridge.