The Federal Government has launched a Teacher Ethics and Criminal Record Verification Framework, requiring all teachers in public and private schools to undergo ethics screening and criminal background checks before employment. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative during the unveiling of the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) digital portal and its…
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), earned N5.21 trillion from crude oil, gas, and related activities between January and June 2025. This marks 42.7% of the total N12.2 trillion revenue recorded for the entire 2024 fiscal year. However, the half-year figure represents just 34.7% of the N15 trillion target set…
The Federal Government, through PTAD, has paid ₦5.12 billion in pension arrears to 90,689 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme. This disbursement covers all four pension departments and aligns with the government’s promise to clear outstanding pension obligations. PTAD reaffirmed its dedication to the welfare of pensioners, noting the funds were released as part of…
The Federal Government has launched a national Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) to modernise tax administration, reduce evasion, and improve transparency in revenue collection. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) confirmed that the platform, featuring an e-invoicing solution called the Merchant-Buyer System (MBS), officially went live on August 1, 2025, after a successful pilot phase that…
The Federal Government has filed a notice of appeal challenging the July 24 verdict of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which acquitted former National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Executive Secretary, Olufemi Thomas, of multiple money laundering charges. The 28-page appeal, lodged at the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal, outlines 11 grounds on…
The Federal Government has conferred national honours of the Order of the Niger (OON) on members of D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, following their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women title. Each player also received a cash reward of100,000 and a flat, while the technical crew led by Coach Rena Wakama were awarded $50,000 each. President…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has defended the Federal Government’s approval of N712 billion for the renovation of the E and D wings of the old Murtala Muhammed Airport terminal in Lagos, following widespread public criticism. Keyamo recently revealed that the Federal Executive Council had approved the fund to give the terminal…
As World Breastfeeding Week is observed from August 1–7, the Federal Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have reiterated the need for stronger, sustainable systems to support breastfeeding in Nigeria, including a nationwide rollout of six-month paid maternity leave. Their renewed call follows concerning findings from the 2023–24 National Demographic and Health Survey…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its warning strike, according to Minister of Health, Ali Pate. Speaking after a closed-door meeting on Friday, Pate said the decision followed agreements reached with the union’s leadership. NANNM had embarked on the industrial action on July 29, 2025, citing the Federal Government’s failure…
Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has denied any involvement by the Federal Government in the recent acquisition of about 25% of FirstHoldCo shares, reportedly worth over ₦323 billion. The denial follows media claims that the transaction was executed through a government-backed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), allegedly involving the Attorney General’s office and the…
