FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The Federal Government has implemented stricter financial control measures across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), introducing new limits on authorized cash withdrawals and strengthening compliance requirements aimed at curbing misuse of public funds. The reforms are contained in the 2026 Annual General Order approved by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and communicated through …

The Federal Government has extended the screening and verification process for Nigerians seeking evacuation from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, pushing the deadline to June 10, 2026, as authorities seek to process all eligible applicants. The extension was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which said the decision was based on ongoing efforts to complete assessments of Nigerians …

The Federal Government has attributed the dramatic decline in the number of repeat offenders in the Nigerian correctional system to ongoing reforms that focus on rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration of inmates. Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Wednesday while receiving an investigative report on the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), and said that the latest figures showed …

The Federal Government has stepped up disease surveillance at airports, seaports and land crossings nationwide as part of intensive efforts to prevent the Ebola virus from entering the country amid increasing outbreaks in parts of East and Central Africa. Under these enhanced measures, travelers deemed high risk or those showing symptoms related to Ebola and other dengue viruses will undergo …

Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, former governor of Enugu State, stands as one of the most intriguing, visionary and intellectually gifted political figures of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. A doctor, philosopher, statesman, motivational speaker and political strategist, the man fondly called “Ebeano” remains a phenomenon whose impact on politics, governance and public discourse continues to resonate far beyond Enugu State. Born on May …

The federal government and its partners on Monday launched a €4.2 million program to strengthen the capacity of Nigeria’s health system to deal with epidemics, with the launch of a collaborative initiative targeting public health institutions. EU support to public health institutions in Nigeria (EU SPIN) will be implemented by the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Federal …

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Union of Non-Academic Staff of Educational Institutions and Associations have once again confirmed the indefinite suspension of the proposed national strike, which was scheduled to begin on May 11. SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim made this clarification during an interview with journalists in Abuja, Sunday. According to Ibrahim, both unions agreed to …

The Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria (CNPDEN) has commended the Senate for amending its standing rules to restrict eligibility for principal and presidential positions in the 11th National Assembly to members with at least two consecutive terms of service. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Coordinator of CNPDEN, Chief Rapheal Ikechukwu Okorie, described …

The Federal Government has stepped up diplomatic pressure on South Africa, demanding accountability for the deaths of two Nigerians and rising anti-foreigner hostility, and warning that the situation could worsen bilateral relations and endanger its citizens. This position became known after Nigeria summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa, Lesoli Machele, to meet in Abuja with the Permanent Secretary …

The federal government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on behalf of the federal government. In a statement signed on Wednesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the Minister congratulated workers across the country on this …