Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Federal Government is committed to strengthening policies that will drive growth in Nigeria’s aviation industry. Speaking on Thursday at the closing ceremony of the maiden Nigeria International Airshow held at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Keyamo said the government is set to upgrade regulations to…
The Federal Government has announced that three Nigerians detained in Saudi Arabia have been released following months of diplomatic engagement. Those freed are Mr. Abdulhamid Sadie, Mrs. Maryam Hussein Abdullahi, and Mrs. Bahijah Aminu Abdullahi. The trio were arrested in August 2025 at King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah, after Saudi officials discovered prohibited substances…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the planned implementation of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) will no longer proceed. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, the Director of Public…
The Federal Government has begun disbursing funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF)—a program aimed at improving staff welfare, boosting institutional productivity, and fostering innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation have called on media practitioners to place children’s interests at the forefront when reporting on child rights issues. Speaking at a two-day training on ethical journalism and child rights reporting organised by the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) in collaboration…
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday announced plans to launch a nationwide crackdown on illegal gold miners as part of a broader effort to protect Nigeria’s natural resources and enhance revenue generation. The decision follows the Council’s approval to broaden the mandate of its Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft Prevention and Control, led…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has ordered mining marshals to shut down an illegal gold mining site in Gwagwalada, within the Federal Capital Territory, to prevent potential environmental risks. This directive was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by Segun Tomori, the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media. The action follows a…
In its determination to close Nigeria’s electricity gap, the Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious energy access programme aimed at transforming the nation’s energy sector. The government stated that the programme would require $23.2bn, of which $15.5bn would be provided by the private sector. A statement by the spokesman for the Minister of Power, Bolaji…
According to the Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s imported food inflation surged to 42.29 per cent in November 2024. This represents a significant rise from 23.74 per cent recorded in November 2023, marking an 18.55 percentage point year-on-year increase. On a month-on-month basis, the inflation rate increased from…
On Thursday evening, Mohammed Abubakar, the Minister of Defence, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to combating instability and banditry in the nation. During his official trip to the North-West zone, the Minister made this statement during a courtesy call to Governor Uba Sani at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna. The tour’s purpose…
