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Govt announces Eid holidays for offices from March 20-21
PoliticsDawn12h ago

Govt announces Eid holidays for offices from March 20-21

The federal government has declared March 20 and March 21 public holidays for offices on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, according to a Cabinet Division notification. “In continuation of Cabinet Division’s circular F. No. 10-1/2025-Min-II, dated January 19, 2026 specifying public and optional holidays for the year 2026, the prime minister has been pleased to declare March 20 and 21, 2026 (Friday and Saturday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, both for offices observing five- and s...

Nigerian Students Warn of Mass Action Over Electricity Crisis
Worldvanguard-ng2d ago

Nigerian Students Warn of Mass Action Over Electricity Crisis

The South-West leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has warned of potential mass action if the Federal Government fails to address the electricity crisis, also raising concerns about police harassment and rising rents.

Glaucoma: 12–14m Nigerians at risk of vision loss — FG
Healthvanguard-ng4d ago

Glaucoma: 12–14m Nigerians at risk of vision loss — FG

The Federal Government has raised concern that between 12 million and 14 million Nigerians are living with glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, with most unaware of their condition. The post Glaucoma: 12–14m Nigerians at risk of vision loss — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

IPOB Lawyer Ejiofor demands release of Igbo youths held at Wawa Barracks
Politicsvanguard-ng5d ago

IPOB Lawyer Ejiofor demands release of Igbo youths held at Wawa Barracks

By Alumona Ukwueze  ENUGU— Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney-General of the Federation to urgently intervene and order the immediate release of hundreds of Igbo youths  being unlawfully detained at the Wawa […] The post IPOB Lawyer Ejiofor demands release of Igbo youths held at Wawa Barracks appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG approves 100% gratuity for retiring civil servants
Politicspunch-ng9d ago

FG approves 100% gratuity for retiring civil servants

The Nigerian Federal Government has approved a 100% civil servant gratuity for retirees. This new exit benefit scheme will be effective from January 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-100-gratuity-for-retiring-civil-servants/

PhD won’t replace medical fellowship – FG
Healthvanguard-ng10d ago

PhD won’t replace medical fellowship – FG

The Federal Government has moved to dispel widespread confusion surrounding the Federal Executive Council's approval to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, insisting that a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to medical fellowship in Nigeria. The post PhD won’t replace medical fellowship – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

We’ll go after irregular migrants, FG declares
Politicsvanguard-ng10d ago

We’ll go after irregular migrants, FG declares

...Says, NSCDC VIP protection must be corruption-free.’2027 Polls won’t distract me from our mandate’ By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has announced a decisive nationwide crackdown on irregular migrants, backed by a new AI-driven tracking system that monitors every traveler who has entered the country over the last decade. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi […] The post We’ll go after irregular migrants, FG declares appeared first on Vanguard News.

Power crisis may deepen as electricity workers activate strike
Businessvanguard-ng11d ago

Power crisis may deepen as electricity workers activate strike

The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, has intensified mobilisation of its members nationwide for a possible strike next week following the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government without a resolution of its grievances. The post Power crisis may deepen as electricity workers activate strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tax law: VAT hits record N1tn as new sharing era begins
Businesspunch-ng11d ago

Tax law: VAT hits record N1tn as new sharing era begins

Nigeria’s VAT hits a record N1tn under a new sharing formula. Learn how the split now gives states 55%, the federal government 10%, and its impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-law-vat-hits-record-n1tn-as-new-sharing-era-begins/

FG blames glitch for February salary delay
Politicspunch-ng13d ago

FG blames glitch for February salary delay

The Nigerian Federal Government has blamed a technical hitch for the delay in February salaries, confirming that payments have now commenced for workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-blames-glitch-for-february-salary-delay/

FG commences February Salary payment
Politicsvanguard-ng13d ago

FG commences February Salary payment

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has commenced the payment of February 2026 salaries to Federal Government treasury-funded workers. The post FG commences February Salary payment appeared first on Vanguard News.

Men almost twice as likely as women to earn high salaries in ‘reality check’ on Australia’s gender pay gap
PoliticsThe Guardian13d ago

Men almost twice as likely as women to earn high salaries in ‘reality check’ on Australia’s gender pay gap

Workplace Gender Equality Agency report shows a slight increase in number of women in highly paid roles, which are still dominated by men Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Men are nearly twice as likely as women to be making $220,000 a year, with minimal progress made on closing Australia’s gender pay gap in the past 12 months. The federal government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published its gender pay gap results for 10,500 employers on Tuesday. It r...

Politicsnational-post13d ago

Canadian Provinces Diverge on MAID Safeguards

Alberta and Quebec are adopting different approaches to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), with provinces acting due to perceived federal government failures in establishing safeguards.

FG secures $100m funding for fibre-optic expansion
Technologyvanguard-ng16d ago

FG secures $100m funding for fibre-optic expansion

By Yinka Kolawole The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a $100 million investment in Nigeria’s Project BRIDGE, the fibre-optic expansion programme of the Federal Government (FG). Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani,  announced the approval in a  post  on X,  adding that the funding is in addition to the […] The post FG secures $100m funding for fibre-optic expansion appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG taking steps to strengthen Cyber Justice Ecosystem
Technologyvanguard-ng17d ago

FG taking steps to strengthen Cyber Justice Ecosystem

The Federal Government is taking deliberate steps to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Nigerian cyber justice ecosystem, moving beyond conversation to concrete, technology-driven actions. The post FG taking steps to strengthen Cyber Justice Ecosystem appeared first on Vanguard News.

Wage arrears: Labour issues Friday ultimatum to FG
Politicspunch-ng18d ago

Wage arrears: Labour issues Friday ultimatum to FG

Organised labour threatens action, issuing a wage arrears ultimatum to the Federal Government for failing to pay three months’ outstanding wage awards. Read More: https://punchng.com/wage-arrears-labour-issues-friday-ultimatum-to-fg/

Labour issues Friday deadline to FG over three-month unpaid wages
Politicsvanguard-ng18d ago

Labour issues Friday deadline to FG over three-month unpaid wages

“It is beyond the imagination and expectations of federal workers that the federal government left five months unpaid ab initio; not until there was much pressure there and then did the federal government effect the staggered payment of two months, leaving the balance of three months since July 2024 unpaid.” The post Labour issues Friday deadline to FG over three-month unpaid wages appeared first on Vanguard News.

Group to FG: Creation of state police now matter of urgency
Politicsvanguard-ng13h ago

Group to FG: Creation of state police now matter of urgency

By Emmanuel Iheaka  A group, Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation has urged the federal government of Nigeria to treat as a matter of urgency the establishment of state police. President of the foundation, Chinedu Nsofor, in a statement on Friday, said state police will help tremendously in tackling the insecurity ravaging the country. Nsofor stated […] The post Group to FG: Creation of state police now matter of urgency appeared first on Vanguard News.

Meet the Americans withholding their federal income tax to protest against Trump
PoliticsThe Guardian4d ago

Meet the Americans withholding their federal income tax to protest against Trump

Some US taxpayers are refusing to pay the federal government amid ICE surges, the war with Iran and more “I’m not paying my federal income taxes this year,” Rachel Cohen declared in a recent Instagram video that received more than 140,000 likes. The 31-year-old lawyer in Chicago plans to put the $8,800 she owes the federal government in a high-yield savings account instead. She doesn’t want to fund wars in Iran and Gaza or immigration agents detaining her neighbors, she said. Continue readin...

FG suspends $300 helicopter landing fee for 2 months
Worldvanguard-ng4d ago

FG suspends $300 helicopter landing fee for 2 months

The Federal Government has ordered a temporary suspension of the enforcement and collection of $300 helicopter landing fees imposed on oil and gas operators after concerns were raised by stakeholders in the petroleum industry. The post FG suspends $300 helicopter landing fee for 2 months appeared first on Vanguard News.

Strengthening our domestic edible oils market
Businessvanguard-ng6d ago

Strengthening our domestic edible oils market

The vegetable and edible oil sub-sector, which is critical to the Federal Government’s food security programmes, is under severe strain from the unchecked influx of imported and smuggled products. Nigeria is naturally endowed with vast oil-palm belts across the South and expansive soya bean farms in the Middle Belt. We should not be dependent on […] The post Strengthening our domestic edible oils market appeared first on Vanguard News.

El-Rufai: Release him or file charges — Datti-Ahmed warns FG
Politicsvanguard-ng7d ago

El-Rufai: Release him or file charges — Datti-Ahmed warns FG

The Coalition Political Action Committee (COPAC), led by Aminu Datti-Ahmed, on Sunday warned the Federal Government to either release former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai immediately or file formal charges against him, saying keeping him in custody beyond the expired remand order would violate the Constitution. The post El-Rufai: Release him or file charges — Datti-Ahmed warns FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

CTC PRACTICE DIRECTION: 541 days after, Nigerian airlines still battle leasing challenges
Businessvanguard-ng9d ago

CTC PRACTICE DIRECTION: 541 days after, Nigerian airlines still battle leasing challenges

Exactly 541 days after Federal Government, through Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, signed the Cape Town Convention, CTC, Practice Direction, questions are being raised over why Nigerian airline operators are still struggling to easily dry lease aircraft. The post CTC PRACTICE DIRECTION: 541 days after, Nigerian airlines still battle leasing challenges appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG appoints new OAU pro-chancellor
Politicspunch-ng9d ago

FG appoints new OAU pro-chancellor

The Federal Government has appointed Adejare Bello, a former Osun Speaker, as the new OAU pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-appoints-new-oau-pro-chancellor/

FG moves to tighten federal character enforcement to ensure fair representation
Politicsvanguard-ng9d ago

FG moves to tighten federal character enforcement to ensure fair representation

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the enforcement of the Federal Character principle across federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of efforts to promote fairness, balanced representation and equitable distribution of opportunities among all states of the federation. The post FG moves to tighten federal character enforcement to ensure fair representation appeared first on Vanguard News.

SSANU slams FG over salary starvation amid Ramadan, vows shutdown if talks stall
Politicsvanguard-ng10d ago

SSANU slams FG over salary starvation amid Ramadan, vows shutdown if talks stall

THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has unleashed scathing criticism against the Federal Government, accusing it of plunging university workers into abject hardship through the delay in February 2026 salary payments. The post SSANU slams FG over salary starvation amid Ramadan, vows shutdown if talks stall appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG eyes $10bn steel market with investment push
Businesspunch-ng11d ago

FG eyes $10bn steel market with investment push

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria as a continental industrial hub, with the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, declaring in Germany that the country is ready to move beyond raw material exports and is seeking credible, long-term investors to unlock its $10bn annual steel market. Speaking at the Nigeria–German Economic Forum Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-eyes-10bn-steel-market-with-investment-push/

Labour backs FG’s textile revival plan, says 650,000 jobs could return
Politicsvanguard-ng11d ago

Labour backs FG’s textile revival plan, says 650,000 jobs could return

Organised labour in the textile sector has pledged full support for the Federal Government’s renewed drive to revive Nigeria’s struggling cotton, textile and garment industry, following the unveiling of the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 and the approval of a Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board. The post Labour backs FG’s textile revival plan, says 650,000 jobs could return appeared first on Vanguard News.

Solid Minerals: FG, AFC sign landmark $1.3bn alumina deal
Businessvanguard-ng14d ago

Solid Minerals: FG, AFC sign landmark $1.3bn alumina deal

….to generate over $25b to economy By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Africa Finance Corporation, AFC, and the Federal Government through the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to jointly fund three projects including a $1.3 billion alumina project, a comprehensive geoscience mapping exercise, and an investment vehicle […] The post Solid Minerals: FG, AFC sign landmark $1.3bn alumina deal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Justice Department Sues 5 More States For Refusing To Provide Voter Rolls
Politicszerohedge16d ago

Justice Department Sues 5 More States For Refusing To Provide Voter Rolls

Justice Department Sues 5 More States For Refusing To Provide Voter Rolls Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, The federal government has filed lawsuits against five states—Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia, and New Jersey—accusing local officials of failing to provide full voter registration lists as requested, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Feb. 26 statement. “The Attorney General is uniquely charged by Congress with broad authority to request e...

Nigeria ready for state police, says minister
Politicspunch-ngvanguard-ng17d ago2 sources

Nigeria ready for state police, says minister

Nigeria’s Federal Government reaffirms its readiness for state police, with President Tinubu pushing for the necessary legal framework to decentralize poli Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-ready-for-state-police-says-minister/

Senate urges FG to revert to old contractor payment system, replace envelope budgeting
Politicsvanguard-ng17d ago

Senate urges FG to revert to old contractor payment system, replace envelope budgeting

By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Nigerian Senate has directed the Federal Government to return to the old payment system for contractors, citing delays and unpaid obligations under the current centralized system that have left many contractors owed for projects executed in 2024 and 2025. The Upper Chamber also called for the replacement of the Envelope […] The post Senate urges FG to revert to old contractor payment system, replace envelope budgeting appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada
Businessvanguard-ng17d ago

FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — The Federal Government, NNPC Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), and key investment partners have officially backed Portland Gas Limited’s proposed Mini-LNG and LCNG facility in Gwagwalada, Abuja, highlighting the project as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s gas-driven industrial growth and energy security strategy. The endorsement came during a […] The post FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada appeared first...

FG partners ILO to improve labour governance in Nigeria
Politicspunch-ng10h ago

FG partners ILO to improve labour governance in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Federal Government and the ILO deepen their collaboration to improve labour governance, promote decent work, and tackle key employment challenges Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-partners-ilo-to-improve-labour-governance-in-nigeria/

PTI signals drive for Imran’s release ‘after Eid’
PoliticsDawnexpress-tribune1d ago2 sources

PTI signals drive for Imran’s release ‘after Eid’

ISLAMABAD: Warning the federal government against what it described as “criminal negligence” in former prime minister Imr­an Khan’s medical care, the PTI has hinted at lau­n­ching a massive movement for his release after Eid. At a press conference on Friday, PTI leaders reiterated their demand for Mr Khan’s immediate transfer to Shifa International Hospital, saying that any further delay could have serious consequences. They said the party had made every possible effort to secure appropriate ...

FG introduces Hybrid Payment System for Airport Access Gates
Businesspunch-ngvanguard-ng4d ago2 sources

FG introduces Hybrid Payment System for Airport Access Gates

The Federal Government has directed the introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates nationwide, allowing both cash and electronic payments as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion. The post FG introduces Hybrid Payment System for Airport Access Gates appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG suspends $300 helicopter landing fee for 2 months
Businessvanguard-ng4d ago

FG suspends $300 helicopter landing fee for 2 months

The Federal Government has ordered a temporary suspension of the enforcement and collection of $300 helicopter landing fees imposed on oil and gas operators after concerns were raised by stakeholders in the petroleum industry. The post FG suspends $300 helicopter landing fee for 2 months appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG suspends helicopter landing fee for oil companies
Businessvanguard-ng5d ago

FG suspends helicopter landing fee for oil companies

The Federal Government has ordered a temporary suspension of the enforcement and collection of helicopter landing fees imposed on oil and gas operators after concerns were raised by stakeholders in the petroleum industry. The post FG suspends helicopter landing fee for oil companies appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG, states adopt unified gaming framework to boost economy
Businesspunch-ng6d ago

FG, states adopt unified gaming framework to boost economy

The Federal Government and the gaming regulators of 25 states have adopted a unified regulatory framework for the gaming sector, aimed at strengthening oversight of advertising, promoting collaboration among regulators, and enhancing the sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy. This was revealed on Monday in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-states-adopt-unified-gaming-framework-to-boost-economy/

FG, 25 states sign unified gaming framework to end industry chaos
Businessvanguard-ng6d ago

FG, 25 states sign unified gaming framework to end industry chaos

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 25 states to streamline advertising and marketing practices in the lottery and gaming industry, aiming to end regulatory confusion and overlapping functions. The post FG, 25 states sign unified gaming framework to end industry chaos appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG slams contractor over poor Keffi-Nasarawa road
Politicspunch-ng9d ago

FG slams contractor over poor Keffi-Nasarawa road

The Federal Government expresses dissatisfaction with the poor quality and slow pace of the Keffi-Nasarawa road project by Wizchino Engineering Limited. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-slams-contractor-over-poor-keffi-nasarawa-road/

FG insists PhD will not replace medical fellowship
Healthvanguard-ng9d ago

FG insists PhD will not replace medical fellowship

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has moved to dispel widespread confusion surrounding the Federal Executive Council’s FEC approval to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, insisting that a Doctor of Philosophy ,PhD degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to medical fellowship in Nigeria. In a statement issued Thursday […] The post FG insists PhD will not replace medical fellowship appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minnesota Sues Federal Government Over Medicaid Funding Freeze
Politicszerohedge11d ago

Minnesota Sues Federal Government Over Medicaid Funding Freeze

Minnesota Sues Federal Government Over Medicaid Funding Freeze Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Minnesota filed a lawsuit on March 2 to block the federal government from withholding $243 million in Medicaid funds, saying the freeze could lead to potential cuts in medical services for low-income individuals. In a still from video, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison talks to The Epoch Times in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. NTD The Centers for Medi...

German para-athletes appeal for more funding for Paralympic sports
SportYahoo12d ago

German para-athletes appeal for more funding for Paralympic sports

Shortly before the start of the Milan/Cortina Winter Paralympics, nearly 200 German para-athletes appealed to the federal government to increase funding for elite Paralympic sports in the 2027 federal budget. The goal must be to finance at least 200 sport development venues and secure them for several years, a statement said on Tuesday.

Power Minister slams IBEDC over poor meter rollout
Politicsvanguard-ng13d ago

Power Minister slams IBEDC over poor meter rollout

THE Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has taken a swipe at the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, for distributing only 16,300 out of the 59,000 free prepaid meters supplied by the Federal Government, describing the development as unacceptable and detrimental to both consumers and the power sector. The post Power Minister slams IBEDC over poor meter rollout appeared first on Vanguard News.

‘Forward-looking’ reforms in NFC Award proposed
PoliticsDawn16d ago

‘Forward-looking’ reforms in NFC Award proposed

• Planning minister advocates measures to incentivise poverty reduction, sustainability, population stabilisation • Punjab minister for protecting rights of smaller provinces ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday highlighted structural fiscal challenges being faced by the federal government and called for comprehensive and forward-looking reforms in the Natio­nal Finance Commission (NFC) Award. Speaking at the concluding session of the Pakistan Gover...

Labour gives Friday deadline to FG over 3-month unpaid wage award, others
Politicsvanguard-ng17d ago

Labour gives Friday deadline to FG over 3-month unpaid wage award, others

Organised labour in the federal public service has issued a Friday ultimatum to the federal government to release funds to settle three months’ outstanding wage award and other pending allowances owed workers in ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs. The post Labour gives Friday deadline to FG over 3-month unpaid wage award, others appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG files fresh 12-count forgery, abetting charges against Ozekhome
Politicsvanguard-ng19d ago

FG files fresh 12-count forgery, abetting charges against Ozekhome

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, filed a fresh 12-count charge against a prominent lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, following his alleged complicity in a web of fraud perpetrated in a bid to claim ownership of a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The post FG files fresh 12-count forgery, abetting charges against Ozekhome appeared first on Vanguard News.