2027 Polls: FG canvasses religious literacy to curb violence
2026-05-06
2027 Polls: FG canvasses religious literacy to curb violenceContinue Reading
FG, WHO train health workers to boost HIV prevention uptake
2026-05-05
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has commenced training of health workers to accelerate the uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), including Lenacapavir, for HIV prevention. Organised by the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STI Control Programme (NASCP) and WHO, the three-day NationalContinue Reading
Renewing hope, rebuilding lives through partnerships-The FG- states example
2026-05-05
By Mufutau Ojo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Like the mythical Phoenix, Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, is rising from its ashes. Only a shouting distance from the Kaduna International Airport, Tudun Biri, until December 2023, was an archetype of an agrarian community. But on Dec. 3, 2023, this rusticContinue Reading
FG to establish procurement center of excellence in Kano – BPP DG
2026-05-05
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a Procurement Center of Excellence at the Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, Kano. It is to serve as a regional hub for training procurement officers across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The Director-General of the BureauContinue Reading
FG, partners move to adopt CAR-T cell therapy for advanced healthcare
2026-05-04
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it is exploring the adoption of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and related gene technologies to improve access to advanced medical treatments in Nigeria. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this at a ministerial interactionContinue Reading
FG says Kano-Maradi rail project 60% completed
2026-05-04
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government says the Kaduna–Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi railway project has reached 60 per cent completion. Mr Ali Bukar, Resident Engineer of the Federal Ministry of Transportation overseeing Section Two of the project, disclosed this during an inspection visit by the Presidential Media Team in Jigawa. The team wasContinue Reading
Tudun Biri: FG leading rebuilding efforts- Kaduna govt.
2026-05-02
By Mufutau Ojo More details have emerged on the Federal Government’s efforts to rebuild Tudun Biri in Kaduna State following an accidental military drone strike in which some lives were lost and properties destroyed. Addressing newsmen on Friday in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, said theContinue Reading
FG launches cervical cancer screening in Imo
2026-04-30
By Peter Okolie The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Owerri, as part of its deliberate efforts to curb the rising cancer cases in the country. Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, reiterated the FederalContinue Reading
Cashew association seeks FG support to enhance value chain
2026-04-28
By Felicia Imohimi The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has urged the Federal Government to provide incentives for cashew farmers and processors to enable them maximise benefits and harness the full potential of the cashew value chain. Dr Joseph Ajanaku, National President of the association, made the call onContinue Reading
FG introduces school textbooks ranking system
2026-04-27
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary Schools nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen quality assurance and standardisation in the education sector. Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, disclosed this in a statement by Folasade Boriowo, Director,Continue Reading
