President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties, bringing an end to the committee’s role in overseeing the sale, lease, and privatisation of federal government assets. According to the directive, all responsibilities previously handled by the committee will now be coordinated by the Attorney General…
The Federal Government has called on every Nigerian to plant at least 10 trees within their communities as part of efforts to combat desertification, restore degraded landscapes and mitigate the impact of climate change. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, made the appeal in Kano during the commemoration of Great Green Wall Day, the…
The Federal Government has expressed its condolences to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China following the deadly landslide that struck Tanchang County in Gansu Province. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria mourned the loss of lives caused by the disaster and extended its sympathies to the…
The Federal Government has banned the unauthorized use of the “Ambassador” title, stating that only individuals officially appointed by the President are legally permitted to use it. The announcement was made in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who raised concerns over the growing number of Nigerians falsely presenting…
The Federal Government has begun rolling out a $552.18 million education reform programme aimed at transforming Nigeria’s basic education sector and improving outcomes for millions of learners. The initiative—HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All and HOPE-Governance—is being implemented in partnership with the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education. According to Aisha Garba,…
The Federal Government has announced plans to resolve the ongoing gas supply challenges affecting electricity generation, assuring Nigerians of improved power supply in the near future. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known in his Eid-el-Fitr message, stating that recent government interventions are beginning to ease the persistent gas constraints that have limited…
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…
