Read more about the article FG cancels NTI 2026 admissions, orders end to university affiliations
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FG cancels NTI 2026 admissions, orders end to university affiliations

FG says the National Teachers' Institute lacks authority to award NCE certificates and university degrees, but existing students may be allowed to complete their programmes after accreditation. The Federal Government…

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Read more about the article FG considers surveillance-equipped tollgates to tackle highway kidnappings
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FG considers surveillance-equipped tollgates to tackle highway kidnappings

FG, according to Defence Minister Christopher Musa says electronic tolling could help security agencies track suspicious vehicles, while the military plans to transfer more internal security duties to the police.…

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Read more about the article FG disputes World Bank’s ₦7.7tn debt-interest warning
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FG disputes World Bank’s ₦7.7tn debt-interest warning

The Finance Ministry says the 124 per cent interest-to-revenue ratio presents an incomplete picture of Nigeria’s fiscal position, while a separate $1.25bn World Bank loan will begin principal repayments in…

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Read more about the article FG releases eight-month academic tools allowance to lecturers
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FG releases eight-month academic tools allowance to lecturers

The government says funds covering January to August 2026 have been released to universities, polytechnics and colleges of education for payment to academic staff. The Federal Government has announced the…

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Read more about the article Benin-Agbor-Asaba crisis: FG faults contractor, orders reconstruction
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Benin-Agbor-Asaba crisis: FG faults contractor, orders reconstruction

The Federal Government says the concessionaire failed to properly execute the highway project, while the contractor blames heavy rainfall, traffic and drainage challenges for the worsening condition of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba…

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Read more about the article FG to unveil $1bn renewed hope social protection programme
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FG to unveil $1bn renewed hope social protection programme

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will unveil the programme on August 26, targeting 7.6 million vulnerable households with emergency cash transfers. The Federal Government is set to unveil a $1 billion…

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Read more about the article Rehabilitation: Senate urges FG to end repentant Boko Haram programme
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Rehabilitation: Senate urges FG to end repentant Boko Haram programme

Lawmakers reject deradicalisation policy following targeted killings of military officers; security concerns overshadow non-kinetic strategy The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to discontinue its rehabilitation and reintegration…

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Read more about the article FG plans voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa over xenophobic attacks
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FG plans voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa over xenophobic attacks

The Federal Government has announced plans to begin the voluntary evacuation of Nigerians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. In a statement on Sunday, minister…

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