The Federal Government has spent about N1.4 billion for the rehabilitation of repentant terrorists and the establishment of centres for terrorism trials in the last one year and six months, according to Sunday PUNCH. The Federal Government established the National Counter-Terrorism Centre following former President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent to the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill on 12 May 2022. In …

The Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Prof. Olufunke Ola-Davis, on Saturday, advocated more investment in veterinary medicine to address various challenges the sector is facing nationwide. She made this appeal at the official launch of a book titled, Rudiments of Veterinary Anaesthesia For Undergraduates, edited by Dr. Foluso Bolaji-Alabi, held at the Faculty of Veterinary, …

The Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has released a new price list for transport fares to 12 states based on the 50 per cent transport palliative provided by the Federal Government. RTEAN is among the five transport unions/companies partnering with the Federal Government in the transport palliative scheme. Aside from RTEAN, the National Union of Road Transport Workers …

The Federal Government (FG) has proposed a budget of N38,030,008,805 to feed inmates in the Nigerian custodial centres in 2025. Also, N7.2 billion was proposed for the upgrade of correctional facilities on the back of repeated jailbreaks in recent year. These funds aim to upgrade deteriorating infrastructure and create a more conducive environment for inmates and staff. Other allocations include …

After more than five years of security restriction, the Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in the security situation across the state. Making the announcement during a press briefing at the weekend, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake stated that the nation has a lot to gain …

The Federal Government, on Saturday, refuted claims made by Nigerien authorities that it played a role in the 13 December attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline in Gaya, Dosso Region, Niger Republic. In a statement  by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Federal Government denied any involvement with the Lakurawa terrorist group or allegations that …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Friday, chided the Federal and state governments over their 2025 education budgets, describing the allocations as a reflection of their disregard and underestimation of the education sector’s importance. In his Wednesday address to the National Assembly, President Bola Tinubu presented the 2025 budget proposal, which outlined a colossal N49.70 trillion spending plan …

The Federal Government has allocated a sum of N27 billion for the entitlements of former presidents, vice-presidents, heads of state, chiefs of staff, retired heads of service, and professors in the 2025 fiscal year, according to Saturday PUNCH. Beneficiaries of this allocation include former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari, alongside ex-vice-presidents Atiku Abubakar, Namadi Sambo, and Prof. …

The Federal Government will soon begin penalizing vehicle owners who cause damage to roads across the country, according to the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Mohammed Goronyo. The Minister issued this warning on Tuesday during an inspection of the 58km road repairs being carried out by the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) along the Sokoto-Illela road in Sokoto …

The federal government has commenced construction of the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Zaria, Kaduna state to address shortages of human resources in the health sector. The three institutions to be constructed are; Federal College of Education, Federal Open University and Federal College of Legal Studies. Performing the ground breaking ceremony for the institutions in Zaria on Sunday, …