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The Federal Government is set to close Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, for 25 days to allow for runway rehabilitation and extension. The temporary closure, scheduled to begin in October, comes ahead of the Christmas travel season, when passenger traffic to the South-East airport typically…
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as part of efforts to ease the impact of high fuel prices on Nigerians. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the measure at…
The Federal Government has rolled out 215,000 MAMA kits, 40,000 maternal food-support packs and 40,000 newborn clothing sets for vulnerable women and families across Nigeria. The initiative is part of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), aimed at encouraging pregnant women to access antenatal, delivery and postnatal…
The Federal Government has said no qualified Nigerian student will be denied access to higher education because of financial hardship, insisting that the Tinubu administration has introduced reforms aimed at making tertiary education accessible to all. Speaking during a meeting with members of the National Committee for the Advancement…
The Federal Government says it has concluded arrangements to evacuate another 270 Nigerians from South Africa as part of its ongoing voluntary repatriation programme for citizens who have chosen to return home. The evacuees are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, next tomorrow, aboard an Air…
Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government and President of Julius Maada Bio, has challenged West African leaders to ensure regional integration delivers tangible benefits for citizens, saying the bloc’s legacy will be judged not by its infrastructure but by…
The Federal Government has confirmed the successful evacuation of 593 Nigerian nationals from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic protests in the country, reaffirming its commitment to protecting citizens abroad. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first batch of 258 evacuees arrived at the Murtala Mohammed…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with uniforms made from locally produced Adire fabric as part of efforts to promote indigenous industries and stimulate economic growth. The proposed initiative is aimed at boosting Nigeria’s…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially flagged off the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) nationwide skills acquisition programme aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical and employable skills. The initiative, launched as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and drive economic growth, is expected to provide…
The Federal Government has proposed scrapping the separation between Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) in a move aimed at improving student retention and reducing dropout rates across the country. The proposal is part of ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s education sector and ensure that more children…
