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FG Warns Project Coordinators: Borrowed Funds Must Deliver Value to Nigerians

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has cautioned project coordinators across the country to ensure that borrowed public funds are deployed prudently to deliver tangible value to citizens. Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, issued the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during the maiden retreat organized by his office for donor-funded project coordinators. Ogunjimi, represented by Director […]

NCAA to Blacklist Fuji Star K1 de Ultimate from Flying for Six Months Over Airport Misconduct

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate, will be barred from flying within Nigeria for six months following alleged misconduct at the domestic terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, […]

FG Approves ₦4.2 Billion for 158 Groundbreaking Research Projects Under 2024 TETFund Cycle

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a total of ₦4.2 billion for the funding of 158 research projects as part of the 2024 cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF). This development comes after the rigorous screening of over 6,900 research proposals submitted by scholars and institutions across the […]

FG to Establish Cattle Breeding Centers Across Nigeria’s Six Geopolitical Zones

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish cattle breeding centers in all six geopolitical zones of the country, as part of its broader strategy to modernize livestock production and bolster national food security. This initiative was disclosed by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, during the second day […]

FG to Boost Smallholder Farmers’ Productivity with Modern Inputs and Funding – VP Shettima

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector by equipping smallholder farmers with modern inputs and access to funding, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Speaking during a meeting with the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Álvaro Lario, in Rome, Shettima emphasized the administration’s focus on increasing […]

Senate Demands NNPCL Explain ₦210 Trillion Discrepancies in 21 Days

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to provide clear explanations for financial discrepancies amounting to ₦210 trillion. This follows the appearance of the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, before the committee on Tuesday in response to an earlier summons. Ojulari, […]

Marketers Reject Dangote’s Push to Ban Fuel Imports, Warn Against Monopoly Risk

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the Federal Government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy to include a ban on imported refined petroleum products. However, the proposal has drawn sharp criticism from key players in the downstream oil sector, who warn it could lead to a monopoly and stifle […]

Nigeria Customs Deepens China Ties to Accelerate Modernisation and Trade Facilitation

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is ramping up efforts to modernise its operations through a strategic partnership with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), with a strong focus on technology integration, capacity building, and cross-border knowledge exchange. In a statement released Sunday, NCS National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, announced that […]