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“Nigeria not on brink of collapse” – FG insists

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has refuted claims that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse, stating that the country remains stable, resilient, and on a clear path to recovery and growth. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known yesterday at the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BoN), held at the Hawthorn Hotel and Suites, Abuja. “I want to unequivocally refute the insinuation that Nigeria is on the brink. On the contrary, we are daily exhibiting resilience and tackling…

Resident doctors suspend strike after deal with FG

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 Aminu Imam

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) yesterday announced the suspension of its planned nationwide strike following an understanding reached with the Federal Government on key demands. The association said the decision followed commitments by the government to address pressing issues affecting doctors, including the payment of outstanding allowances and improved welfare. The resolution to suspend the industrial action was reached during an emergency meeting of the association’s National Executive Council. Naija News understands that at the meeting, members reviewed assurances presented by government representatives and agreed to give ongoing…

FG expels American missionary, Barber over alleged incitement

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has expelled the American missionary, Alex Barber, from Nigeria, accusing him of making statements that could incite violence and deepen divisions in the country’s conflict-prone Middle-Belt region. The development was confirmed by Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Community Engagement (North-Central), during an interview, who said Barber’s activities had raised serious concerns about national unity and public safety. “Alex Barber is no longer in Nigeria. He was removed and sent out of the country because of the work he’s doing, which is…

FG signs deal with ASUU

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says universities’ strikes ‘permanently over’ The Federal Government has declared the era of strikes in Nigerian tertiary institutions as permanently over, assuring parents, students, and the general public that Universities and Polytechnics will remain open for all academic sessions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who gave the assurance at the presentation of awards to winners of the students venture capital grant initiative in Lagos, said the Government had resolved longstanding disputes with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) under the FG/ASUU 2025 agreement and was close to finalising…

FG announces 2026 Easter holidays

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Calls for love and national unity The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to reflect on the virtues associated with the season. “I congratulate all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter. I urge Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance…

Poor network service: FG orders telcos to compensate subscribers

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators to compensate subscribers in areas where network quality falls below prescribed standards. In a statement issued yesterday, Head of Public Affairs at the Commission, Nnenna Ukoha, said affected users will receive airtime credits calculated based on their average spending patterns and their presence within local government areas where service failures occur. “Subscribers should not be made to bear the full burden of service disruptions where operators fail to meet prescribed standards of service delivery. The compensation will be provided in…

FG unveils ₦16tr ‘Poverty Reduction Plan’ to tift 50m Nigerians out of poverty

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has announced a new plan to reduce poverty and help 50 million people by the year 2030. The plan, tagged: ‘One Humanitarian, One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS)’, is designed to bring all poverty reduction efforts into one coordinated system. To fund the programme, the Government aims to raise ₦16 trillion between 2026 and 2030, which is about ₦3.2 trillion each year. The money will come from different sources: Federal Government: ₦1.5 trillion; Development partners: ₦800bn; Private sector: ₦600bn, and Climate and global funds: ₦300bn. The Government also…

FG moves to strengthen mining laws, stops illegal mining

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

The President, Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Mrs. Rose Ndong, has said that the Federal Government has commenced the process of reviewing extant mining laws in the country. Ndong told newsmen in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state yesterday that a review of the laws that have been in existence since 2007 would give the government more control over mining activities, and reduce the incidence of illegal mining in the country. According to the president, the review o of mining laws, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Mining, would provide and strengthen…

Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In an issued statement yesterday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues…

FG defends revocation of mining licences

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Accuses firm of peddling false claims The Federal Government has defended its decision to revoke several mineral titles over unpaid statutory fees, accusing a mining firm, Jupiter Ltd, of spreading false claims about Nigeria’s mining sector. The allegation was made in a statement issued yesterday by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, who said the company was attempting to discredit ongoing reforms in the sector. Tomori stated that the ministry became aware of plans by the firm to sponsor negative publicity abroad,…