Federal Government

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its qualification for a loan from the World Bank, totaling $2.25 billion. Minister of finance, Wale Edun, unveiled the development during a joint press conference held by the Ministry of…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said that the Federal Government is eyeing a Value Added Tax (VAT) of N5 trillion in 2024, while also putting mechanisms in place to close identified tax gaps. It also said that the FG was…

The Federal Government plans to restart direct cash transfers to the poorest and most vulnerable Nigerians. Presently, approximately three million people are recipients of these programmes but due to the escalating cost of living, the…

The Federal Government will, for the next 30 years, earn a total of $2.1 trillion for the concession of the 700 MW Zungeru hydropower plant, according to an estimation by Channels Television. Senior Special Assistant to the President on…

The Federal Government has renewed the suspension of commercial flights from Niger Republic to Nigeria and from Nigeria to the nation’s northern neighbouring country by the Economic Community of West African States resolution. This…

Despite warnings by the Federal Government against crowd-funding for ransoms, the practice has continued to gain ground with the abductees and their families raising funds from relatives, friends, and social media to secure the release of…

The Federal government has approved four transgenic insect-resistant and drought-tolerant maize varieties known as TELA maize, for commercialisation. The approval was granted by the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release…

Given the increasing food importation, the federal government has raised concerns that an additional six million may join the over 88.5 million Nigerians who were facing insufficient food consumption by the end of December. Senior…

The Federal Government has given out a total of N180 billion to 36 states for the procurement of food items to be distributed to the most vulnerable households and residents across the country. Of this amount, N93.6 billion representing 52…

The Federal Government has constituted a committee to review and regulate the remuneration of legal practitioners in the country. The Legal Practitioners Remuneration Committee, which will be headed by the Attorney-General of Lagos…