By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to every initiative aimed at preventing illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of all Nigerians. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the assuranceContinue Reading
By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will intensify efforts to ease the economic hardship facing citizens while remaining resolute in tackling insecurity and securing the release of all persons held captive across the country. Tinubu gave the assurance in a message delivered by theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government has directed that no new public contracts should be awarded without confirmed funding, as part of efforts to improve project delivery across the country. Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this on the sidelines of the Inaugural HostingContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has called for reforms within the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enhance road safety delivery nationwide. Akume made the call in Abuja at the First Quarter 2026 Corps Marshal Strategy Session with the FRSCContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Nigeria Environmental Society (NES) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise ecological challenges across the country to safeguard lives and property against flood disasters. Dr Efegbidiki Okobia, National President of the society, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded 10, 446 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) and 5,289 deaths nationwide in 2025. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja, the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said that the data showed a decrease in the numbers of deaths recorded inContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has unveiled its Digital Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) to strengthen efficiency, transparency and service delivery within the maritime and blue economy sector. This marks a major step in Nigeria’s maritime digital transformation. Dr Pius Akutah, Executive Secretary of Shippers’ Council, said thisContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has urged Nigerians to be patriotic and tolerant of each other for a secure and peaceful country. Akume, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Christopher Tarka, stated this at the conventionContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has approved the promotion of 18 senior officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM). In a statement by the FRSC’s spokesman, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, on MondayContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Sen. George Akume, Secretary of the Government of the Federation(SGF), has inaugurated the Nigeria Procurement Certification Portal to standardise and professionalise procurement certification in Nigeria. Akume, represented by Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, inaugurated the portal in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
