Tag: FG
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Children’s Day: FG to review adoption rules
The Federal Government is set to review its adoption regulations to strengthen the adoption process and prevent violence and other forms of abuse against children.
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FG deploys technology in boundary management
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) says it is entrenching the use of research, technology including drone, in boundary management.
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FG raises alarm of serious safety concerns for popular Lagos bridge
The Federal Government has begun evacuation and demolition of illegal structures beneath the Iddo Bridge in Lagos, citing serious safety concerns and risk of imminent collapse.
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FG moves to deepen Lekki Channel beyond 16.5M
The Federal Government has given the nod for the maintenance dredging of the $1.5bn Lekki Deep seaport channel from its present 16.5metres to 17metres in the first instance as it targets 19meters depth. Disclosing this over the weekend during his maiden visit to Lekki port, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar…
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ASUU threatens nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to honour the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement or face a nationwide industrial action. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, issued this warning during a news conference in Abuja on Friday.
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JUST IN: Finally, Supreme Court quashes 36 states’ suit against FG over recovered loot
The Supreme Court has quashed a suit by the 36 states’ governments and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) challenging the federal government’s application of recovered looted funds. In a judgment on Friday, a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court was unanimous in holding that the suit was wrongly instituted before the apex court. In the…
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Tinubu not controlled by Cabal – FG
The Federal Government has refuted insinuation in certain quarters that President Bola Tinubu is being controlled by cabal and shadowy inner circle in his government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, denied this in Abuja on Thursday while delivering an address at the APC National Summit with the theme “Renewed Hope Agenda:…
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Borno, FG review strategy to tackle resurgence of terrorist attacks
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says his administration, in collaboration with the Federal Government, is reviewing strategies to confront the recent resurgence of attacks in parts of the state. Zulum announced this on Saturday during a statewide broadcast, where he reaffirmed his commitment to
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Dasin Hausa Dam completion a top priority – FG
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to completing the Dasin Hausa Dam project in Adamawa, calling it a top priority to address water scarcity and enhance flood control in vulnerable rural communities.
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FG denies relocating ministerial press briefing sessions to London
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed the reports circulating in both traditional and online media suggesting that the Ministerial Press Briefing Sessions have been relocated from Abuja to London.