Tag: #FG
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FG RATIFIES FRAMEWORK FOR NIGERIA’S MODERN DIGITAL ADDRESSING SYSTEM
The Federal Government has ratified a preliminary framework to establish a digitised and modern national addressing system capable of locating individuals, businesses and communities across Nigeria. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Addressing Council (NAC) and key stakeholders in Abuja, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Under the new arrangement, the…
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EID-UL-MAWLID: FG DECLARES TUESDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to allow Muslim faithful across Nigeria to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday in a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on Friday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in Nigeria…
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FG URGES LAGOS RESIDENTS TO KEEP DRAINS CLEAR AS FLOOD RISKS RISE
The Federal Government has urged residents of Lagos to support flood-prevention efforts by avoiding indiscriminate dumping of waste in drainage channels, warning that poor waste management can worsen urban flooding. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made the call during an assessment visit to flood-prone communities and critical water infrastructure in…
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FG, WORLD BANK, INTENSIFY EFFORTS TO STRENGHTEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT SYSTEM
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and professionalism in public procurement with the approval of seven new zonal offices for the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). This is contained in a statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP, Zira Nagga, in Abuja on Monday June15. Nagga said that…
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FG APPROVES PAYMENTS TO OVER 1,240 LOCAL CONTRACTORS NATIONWIDE
The Federal Government has approved payments to more than 1,240 local contractors across the country. According to the Ministry of Finance, the payments followed a verification and reconciliation process to ensure that only valid and confirmed obligations were settled across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The ministry says the funds are expected to provide relief…
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FG DECLARES FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR WORKERS’ DAY
The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to mark International Workers’ Day. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the break, praising Nigerian workers for their hard work and role in driving the nation’s growth. He urged citizens to stay committed to patriotism, productivity, and national development, stressing that these values are key to a…
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MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: EXPERT URGES FG TO ACT FAST TO PROTECT ECONOMY
Rising global tensions could hit Nigeria’s economy hard—an expert says the government must move quickly before the impact deepens. An economic expert, Joe Nwakwue, has warned that Nigeria must act swiftly and strategically to shield its economy from the ripple effects of the ongoing Middle-East crisis. Speaking in Lagos, Nwakwue said the conflict is already…
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FG PUSHES STRONGER PPP TO TRANSFORM CORRECTIONAL CENTRES INTO REHAB, PRODUCTIVITY HUBS
The Federal Government is ramping up calls for public-private partnerships to turn correctional centres into centres of skills, reform, and economic productivity. The Federal Government has called for stronger Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to drive lasting reforms across Nigeria’s correctional centres, with a focus on rehabilitation, skills development, and productivity. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made…
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FG MOVES TO TIGHTEN BORDERS, REVIEW DEFENCE POLICY AMID RISING SECURITY THREATS
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to protect its borders, modernise defence strategies, and improve veterans’ welfare as part of a broader plan to tackle evolving security challenges. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening border security and reviewing key defence policies to better equip the nation against emerging threats. Minister of Defence, retired…
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FG SWEARS IN SON BOARD TO BOOST INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
New leadership tasked with raising product standards, driving industrialisation and attracting investment. The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing board of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), signaling a renewed push to strengthen industrial growth and make Nigeria more attractive to investors. In Abuja, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said…
