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The Federal Government

April 19, 2023

FG inaugurates National Bioethics Committee

The rationale for establishing the bioethics committee is hinged on the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and human rights.

Adeleke Mamora
April 19, 2023

FG to increase tax on tobacco products from 30% to 50%

The federal government says it will increase excise tax on tobacco products from 30 per cent ad-valorem to 50 per cent as part of measures to control tobacco smoking.

People smoking credit { BBC}
April 5, 2023

Easter: FG declares April 7, 10 public holidays

The interior minister called on Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for an end to the security challenges in some parts of the country.

Rauf Aregbesola and easter
January 27, 2023

FG promises to open free trade zone in Ekiti

Government is committed to making Ekiti home of blockchain technology, where technology companies and other industries.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Ekiti governor-elect Biodun Oyebanji
January 21, 2023

Buhari never secretly approved N185 litre fuel pump price: Sylva

Despite the federal government’s denial, some marketers across the country still sell above N200 per litre.

Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva
January 17, 2023

FG says mini oil bid round will boost energy sufficiency

The federal government says Nigeria’s mini-bid round will boost global energy sufficiency in the long run.

Gbenga Komolafe
January 6, 2023

Buhari approved funds to build limestone factory in Ebonyi: Umahi

The federal government has approved funds for establishing a limestone granule factory in Ebonyi.

David Umahi and Muhammadu Buhari
December 22, 2022

Lai Mohammed lambasts Atiku over plan to reopen borders

Mr Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had made the pledge during his campaign rally in Katsina on Tuesday.

Atiku Abubakar and Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed
December 14, 2022

Yuletide: FG opens Abuja-Kano road to ease traffic

“The two lanes of over 380km will be opened for commuters’ use between now and January, when the contractors are expected to resume after the Christmas break.”

Abuja-Kano highway Road
November 29, 2022

FG reiterates commitment to return out-of-school children to classroom

“As we are all aware, the challenge of out-of-school children has continued to expose our future generation to serious dangers.”

Out-of-school children