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FG targets 10m in ward-level poverty alleviation programme

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government says about 10 million citizens are expected to benefit from its ‘Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme’. The initiative has the objective of poverty reduction in the over 8,809 wards across the country. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu stated this when Nigerian councillors, under the aegis of the National Councillors’ Forum of Nigeria, appointed him as its grand patron. The Minister said he was humbled by the honour and that it would spur him to redouble his efforts to stimulate the grassroots economy for…

Resident doctors shelve strike, give FG conditions

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned indefinite nationwide strike following fresh commitments by the Federal Government (FG) on allowances, arrears, and training funding. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held virtually on Saturday, April 26. The communiqué was jointly signed by the NARD President, Mohammad Suleiman; Secretary-General, Shuaibu Ibrahim; and Publicity and Social Secretary, Abdulmajid Ibrahim. According to the association, the decision followed high-level engagements with key government officials and stakeholders across…

FG cuts food import tariffs to ease rising cost of living

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has announced a reduction in import tariffs on key food items in a bid to ease the growing economic pressure on households and businesses, as rising energy costs continue to drive inflation across the country. The measures, unveiled on 24 April 2026, include lower duties on essential staples such as rice, sugar and palm oil, as well as selected industrial inputs. The policy forms part of broader efforts to curb soaring prices and stabilise supply. The move comes amid a sharp increase in fuel costs, with petrol…

FG launches ₦10bn housing loan for civil servants

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme aimed at improving access to home ownership for civil servants, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced yesterday in Abuja. Speaking during a press briefing, Walson-Jack said the initiative would be implemented through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board. According to her, the scheme is designed to enhance stability and productivity within the civil service by enabling workers to own homes. “The Federal Government has approved…

Tinubu seeks Senate’s fresh $516m loan approval for Sokoto–Badagry superhighway

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a fresh external borrowing of $516,333,070 (approximately ₦700bn) to fund sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry superhighway, a flagship project under his administration’s infrastructure drive. The request, contained in a letter addressed to the President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio, was read during plenary yesterday, setting the stage for legislative consideration of the financing plan. According to the President, the loan—expected to be sourced from Deutsche Bank, Germany —will support the construction of Sections 1, 1A and 1B of the 1,000-kilometre…

FG to grant local airlines discount on debts owed Aviation agencies

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Federal Government has decided to grant domestic airlines discounts on debts owed aviation agencies. Keyamo said this in Abuja during a meeting with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), airline operators and other aviation stakeholders. Recall that the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) had earlier planned to suspend flight operations and increase airfares due to the high cost of Jet A1 fuel. According to the Minister, the percentage of the discount for domestic airlines will be determined by…

Alleged Coup Plot: FG accuses retired Gen., others of ₦71m terror funding

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Court orders DSS remand The Federal Government has detailed an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing a retired Major-General, Moh’d Ibrahim Gana, and several others of conspiring to destabilise the Nigerian State and financing terrorism with over ₦71 million. The allegations are contained in a charge filed on April 20, 2026, by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, lists the defendants as retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, Inspector…

Alleged coup plot: FG files treason charges against Timipre Sylva, others

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against 6 individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police officer, over their alleged involvement in a plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. Those listed in the charge include: Major-Gen. Moh’d Ibrahim Gana (rtd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (rtd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and AbdulKadir Sani. The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned today Wednesday, before Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, of the Federal…

“You may never see them again” – Insurgents give FG 72hr warning over abducted victims

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

Boko Haram terrorists have released a video warning the Nigerian government not to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 people abducted in Borno State. In a video, the group said that if their demands are not met within 72 hours, the victims will be moved to unknown locations where they may never be found again. In a video released yesterday, the terrorists also said they would welcome any attempt by the government to rescue the victims by force, adding that they are ready for confrontation if that option is chosen.…

FG bans importation of paracetamol, other essential drugs

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has announced a sweeping ban on the importation of several essential goods, including widely used drugs such as paracetamol and other painkillers. The decision is part of a revised import prohibition list aimed at strengthening local industries and reducing pressure on foreign exchange. The updated directive, released by the Federal Ministry of Finance, and dated April 1, 2026, outlines seventeen categories of items that are no longer allowed into the country through any port. Observers say the move signals a tougher stance by authorities as they push…