Federal Government
Customs records impressive N3.7trn revenue with 25% growth
Nigeria’s revenue base received a significant boost as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced it had generated ₦3.7 trillion in the first half of 2025, surpassing government targets and setting a new performance benchmark for the agency. The development was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during […]
Shagamu-Benin bridge: Relief as FG orders urgent repairs on damages
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate repair of the damaged section of the Shagamu-Benin bridge, a critical link on Nigeria’s busiest highway connecting the South-West and South-South regions. The announcement, made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, through his media adviser Uchenna Orji on Tuesday, comes after concerns were raised over the visible […]
Alliance urges clear FG Shea export policy to boost local industry
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics has urged the Federal Government to provide a clear transition plan and conduct sector-wide consultations before fully enforcing its ban on raw shea nut exports. Chairman of the trade group, Dele Oye, emphasized that immediate policy reversals without adequate transition measures could disrupt ongoing investment plans, undermine exporter […]
NLC demands urgent federal action as flood ravages Kebbi
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in Kebbi State, where weeks of relentless flooding have ravaged communities, destroyed farmlands, and crippled critical infrastructure. The disaster, which intensified in July 2025 following torrential rains and the controlled release of water from dams along the River […]
FG orders full audit of Nigeria’s airspace
In a bold step to strengthen aviation safety and efficiency, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has commenced a comprehensive audit of Nigeria’s entire airspace, marking the first such initiative in the agency’s 25-year history. The exercise, which kicked off this week, will cover detailed inspections of major international airports in […]
Labour pressure forces FG’s hand on PenCom
The Federal Government has yielded to pressure from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) by appointing Mr. Opeyemi Agbaje as the new Chairman of the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The decision comes barely days after the labour union threatened nationwide industrial action over the government’s delay in constituting the PenCom Governing Board, a legal requirement under […]
PenCom Urges FG to Raise Police Pension Contribution to 20%
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has called on the Federal Government to raise its pension contribution for police officers from 10% to 20% and increase monthly retirement benefits to 75% of an officer’s final salary, in a move aimed at improving the welfare and financial security of Nigeria’s law enforcement personnel. The proposal was made […]
FG Pays N5.12 Billion Pension Arrears to Over 90,000 Retirees
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward resolving long-standing pension liabilities by releasing a substantial sum of N5.12 billion as arrears payments to 90,689 pensioners registered under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). These payments were made through the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), the agency responsible for managing pension matters relating […]
FG Moves to Harness Nuclear Medicine for Cancer Treatment
The Federal Government has expressed concern that Nigeria has not fully harnessed the potential of nuclear medicine in diagnosing and treating cancer and other life-threatening diseases. This concern was raised by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, during a workshop in Abeokuta, Ogun State, organized by the National Nuclear […]
Falana Calls Out Benue, FG on Failed Prosecutions
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has criticised both the Federal and Benue State Governments over their continued inability to bring suspects connected to violent incidents in the state to justice. Speaking through a statement released on behalf of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), which he chairs, Falana expressed deep concern […]