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Federal Government and National Assembly back harmonised electricity regulation as NERC introduces mandatory five-year audits of transmission infrastructure. The federal government and the National Assembly have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring seamless collaboration between federal and state electricity regulators as Nigeria transitions to a decentralised electricity market. Besides, the Nigerian...

FG and IFAD have empowered 1,918 Nasarawa farmers with improved inputs and tricycles to boost food security and agricultural productivity. In a proactive move to strengthen rural livelyhood and food security, the Federal Government of Nigeria in synergy with the International Fund for Agricultural Development, has distributed improved farm inputs...

The federal government plans further engagement with governors and responders to implement the nationwide 112 emergency call system. The federal government has set up plans to deepen engagement with governors and emergency responders on the adoption of 112 as the national emergency number across the country. This was the outcome...

FG intensifies anti-drug campaign, expands treatment and rehabilitation, and unveils coordinated measures to dismantle trafficking networks nationwide. The Federal Government on Wednesday reaffirmed its resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks, curb the growing menace of substance abuse and expand access to treatment and rehabilitation, declaring that Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable...

Nigeria demands compensation, a transparent investigation and justice after a trader died and six citizens were detained in Côte d’Ivoire. The federal government has demanded a full investigation into the detention of six Nigerian traders in Côte d’Ivoire and the death of one of them, Usama Murtala, while seeking compensation...

The Federal Government has flagged off rehabilitation of two strategic Borno roads to boost trade, security and post-insurgency economic recovery. The Federal Government on Saturday flagged off the rehabilitation of the Bama-Banki Road and Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala Road in Borno State, describing the projects as strategic corridors for trade, agriculture, security access...

Federal Government deploys enforcement officials as ban on okada, tricycles and illegal parking takes effect on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Federal Government has rolled out measures aimed at protecting the lifespan of the newly constructed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and bridges across Lagos State, including a ban on commercial motorcycles and...

Federal Government says phased drawdowns from a $5 billion UAE facility will reduce borrowing costs while funding infrastructure and budgets. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has confirmed that Nigeria has drawn the first $1.5 billion under its $5 billion financing arrangement with First...

FG launches Ebola preparedness task force, confirms no case in Nigeria while strengthening surveillance at borders and airports nationwide. In a deft move to prevent the outbreak of Ebola in the country, the Federal Governmenton Thursday inaugurated a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness, stressing that Nigeria would...