Tag: Federal Government

Defence Minister: No Plan to Introduce Mandatory Training for Youths Amid Security Debate

News Damilola Bayonle -
No plan to introduce mandatory training for youths – Defence minister Amid renewed public debate over national service and youth...

FG begins payments for 2024 capital projects, sets on March 31 deadline for full budget execution

Business Damilola Bayonle -
FG begins payments for 2024 capital projects, targets full rollout by March Nigeria’s fiscal authorities have moved to unlock long-delayed...

FG pledges N800bn investment in agro-processing and renewable energy under 2025 industrial policy

Agricultural sector Damilola Bayonle -
In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial landscape, the Federal Government has unveiled plans to invest N800 billion...

FG moves to support 15 million vulnerable households with cash support amid economic strain

Business Damilola Bayonle -
FG targets 15 million households for cash support under conditional assistance scheme The Federal Government has announced that about 15...

N300bn power plan for hospitals, universities stalls as funding delays trigger fresh blackout fears

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Blackouts: N300bn power lifeline for hospitals, varsities hits snag Nigeria’s plan to end persistent electricity disruptions in federal universities and...

Nigeria’s Tax Revenue Surges 30% to N28.3trn as FG Sets Ambitious N40.7trn Target

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Tax revenue jumps 30% to N28.3trn in 2025 Nigeria’s fiscal landscape recorded a significant boost in 2025 as tax revenue...

NAFDAC denies FG order to halt sachet alcohol crackdown, says enforcement ongoing

Business Damilola Bayonle -
No directive to halt sachet alcohol enforcement, NAFDAC insists The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)...

FG releases N2.45tn to states for infrastructure and security as fiscal support deepens

Business Damilola Bayonle -
FG Disburses N2.45tn to States for Infrastructure, Security The Federal Government has disbursed a total of N2.45 trillion to state...

FG lift NALDA allocation to ₦25bn in 2026 budget

Business Damilola Bayonle -
The Federal Government has significantly increased funding for the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) in the 2026 Appropriation...

Nigeria’s 2026 poverty budget a drop in the ocean: FG’s meager allocation sparks outrage

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis has once again come under scrutiny following fresh details from the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which...

Reps summon ministers over budget underperformance, vow to halt 2026 appropriation bill

Business Damilola Bayonle -
A fresh wave of tension has emerged between the National Assembly and the executive as the House of Representatives...

Govt rules out account intrusion as FG unveils bold tax reforms – Understanding the FG’s tax reform direction

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Understanding the FG’s Tax Reform Direction Amid Rising Concerns Over Bank Account Intrusion In a renewed effort to calm rising...