The Nigerian government announced its capacity to identify and apprehend foreigners who overstay their visas, utilizing new integrated data and operations centers.

The Nigerian government has announced strict new education rules, making NERD compliance mandatory for NYSC, as part of a crackdown on certificate fraud.

The Nigerian government is set to launch its National Single Window platform on March 27, 2026, a new initiative aimed at digitizing and unifying the nation's trade processes.

The programme, unveiled by the Nigerian government, is designed to improve learning outcomes, expand access to quality basic education and strengthen education systems across participating states. The post Nigerian govt targets 10 million out-of-school children through HOPE-EDU reform appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian government will now link birth registration to school enrolment to enhance education planning, resource allocation, and data integrity across the country.

The Nigerian government has resolved the decades-long OPL 245 oil block dispute by dividing the controversial asset into four new blocks for Shell and Eni.

The Nigerian Federal Government has extended its ban on Shea nut exports by a year, effective February 26, 2026, to reinforce its drive to curb raw commodity shipments and boost local value addition.

The Nigerian government, via the NBTI, urges universities to commercialise research, launching the NextGen Innovation Challenge to boost the nation’s econo Read More:…

Nigeria's government, through the NBTI, is encouraging universities and other institutions to transform research into marketable products and has launched the NextGen Innovation Challenge to foster this goal.

The Nigerian government is strengthening its mining reforms to attract global investment by improving policy, regulatory frameworks, and sectoral data. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-strengthening-mining-reforms-to-attract-global-investment-fg/

The Nigerian government declared that the country does not have a “state policy of religious persecution.” The post Nigerian govt denies US Congress’ claim of Christian persecution appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Federal Government has introduced new technology aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 70% as part of its National Air Quality Programme.

The United Kingdom and the Federal Government of Nigeria have issued a joint warning to Nigerians, urging them to thoroughly verify overseas job offers due to the increasing risks of cyber-trafficking and exploitation.

PENGASSAN urges the Nigerian government to sell a 51% stake in NNPCL refineries, adopting the NLNG model to improve efficiency and profitability. Read More: https://punchng.com/sell-51-stake-in-nnpcl-refineries-pengassan-urges-fg/

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare announced plans to operationalize Medipool, an initiative aimed at reducing the cost of medicines in the country.

The Nigerian government has observed that economic returns on investments in universities and polytechnics are below expectations, advocating for research commercialization to boost innovation.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a six-year moratorium on the establishment of new tertiary institutions across the country.

The Nigerian government is collaborating with GIZ to implement and enforce solar mini-grid standards, aiming to enhance safety, reduce substandard installations, and attract more investment in the sector.

The Nigerian government has provided an update on the reconstruction of the strategically important Abuja–Kaduna road, affirming its commitment to completing the project.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the implementation of Executive Order 09, focusing on oil and gas revenues, as announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.

The Nigerian government has approved a N48 billion fund for engineering upgrades across 12 universities, aiming to enhance practical skills and improve graduate employability.

The Nigerian government has sanctioned N21.6 billion for the construction of a new headquarters for the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in Abuja, aiming to improve air traffic management and operational efficiency.

The Nigerian Federal Government has awarded a N21.68 billion contract for the initial phase of a new headquarters for the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in Abuja.

The Nigerian government is strengthening its policy and regulatory frameworks in the solid minerals sector to attract global investment through comprehensive mining reforms.

The Nigerian government has given a circumspect response to a US report that labeled Nigeria the 'deadliest place in the world' for Christians, vowing to protect all religions.

A civil society group, NEFGAD, has taken the Nigerian Federal Government to the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, alleging unlawful changes to the country's newly gazetted tax law.

The Nigerian government has initiated a forensic probe into the Yelwata killings, following the arraignment of nine suspects in the Federal High Court.

Sources indicate that the Nigerian government has paid a substantial ransom to Boko Haram for the release of students and school staff who were kidnapped.

The Nigerian Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the Catholic Church to foster national development, peace, and social cohesion.

The Nigerian government plans to review MTN's acquisition of IHS Towers as part of its efforts to stabilize and strengthen the telecommunications sector.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the Tinubu-led Nigerian government for budget confusion, poor project implementation, and frequent policy reversals.

The Rotary Club of Warri organized a peace walk to advocate for industrialization and youth employment, urging the Nigerian government to create job opportunities for local youths.

A lawyer has publicly criticized the Nigerian government for its failure to prosecute former minister Uche Nnaji on forgery charges, advocating for his prosecution and a ban from public office.

The Nigerian government has commenced nationwide enforcement of a ban on sachet alcohol and bottles under 200ml, aiming to curb underage drinking and protect youth from harmful consumption patterns.

Health experts are calling on Nigeria’s government to integrate obesity prevention services into primary healthcare to address the rising burden of related diseases.

The Nigerian government has approved N4 billion each for 12 universities to upgrade engineering workshops and procure modern equipment through TETFund.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has positioned innovation at the core of the nation's economic future by launching the NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge 2026, a national platform designed to accelerate technology-driven entrepreneurship.

Nigeria's Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, announced that the federal government will enforce mandatory health insurance to address the high out-of-pocket health spending, which currently stands at 71%.

The NDPHC CEO has called on the Nigerian federal government to eliminate electricity subsidies and implement cost-reflective tariffs to ensure the power sector's financial stability.

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) is urging the Nigerian government to appoint an insider to lead the colleges commission, advocating for continuity in reform efforts.

AFP reported on Tuesday that the Nigerian government paid a "huge" ransom to Boko Haram and released two of its senior commanders to secure the release of the pupils. The post Papiri Abductions: Nigerian govt denies paying ransom to terrorists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian government has withdrawn charges against senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome concerning controversies over a London property linked to former FCT minister Jeremiah Useni.

The Nigerian government, through Minister Wike, has nullified 485 land documents in Abuja across Bwari, AMAC, and Kuje areas due to forgery concerns, expunging them from the FCTA’s regularisation database.

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The Nigerian government has launched a national food bank, a joint initiative with the Office of the First Lady, the Federal Ministry of Health, and Social Welfare, and the National Primary Health, to address child malnutrition.