The Federal Government is eyeing over 10 million jobs in the lottery and gaming industry, the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Zephaniah Jisalo, said on Saturday. The minister, who described the lottery as a “wealth generator”, pledged the government’s commitment to improving the industry in order to make it more beneficial to Nigerians and boost government revenue. Jisalo …

The Federal Government has again invited the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to a meeting in order to resolve issues over the looming industrial action. The meeting is scheduled for Monday. In a statement on Sunday, the Director Information in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr. Olajide Oshundun said: “The Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako …

The Federal Government has decided to review financial management policies like the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and Government Integrated Financial Management System (GIFMIS) among others. The Federal Government also resolved to provide timely and consistent flow of funds to the Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as the three levels of government (federal, state, and local) …

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) have urged the Federal Government to put in place policies and programs that will increase their access to justice and also protect them from all forms of discrimination and abuse. They made this call in Lagos as part of their recommendations and disability inclusion in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals organised by Sightsavers on Friday. …

Federal government has said that Gavi the vaccine alliance will be prioritising Nigeria in the rollout of the new malaria vaccine over time. The minister of health, Prof Ali Pate, disclosed this yesterday at the palace of Esu Karu, during the GAVI CEO visit to the palace and New Karu Primary Healthcare Centre, in Nasarawa State. He said, “I was …

President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke has said there is no way the Federal Government could stop funding universities in the country. According to him, the funding of federal universities by government is constitutional. In a reaction to a statement credited to Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman that the Federal Government would grant …

Heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding may hit about 48 towns in 13 states beginning from 13 September to 17 September 2023, the Federal Government announced on Wednesday. It predicted that the rise in the water levels of River Benue and River Niger could affect communities along the rivers up to Bayelsa State and advised residents in these areas …

The Federal Government has certified as safe the infrastructure of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) for passenger operations. According to a statement by the Corporate Communication Consultant of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr. Kolawole Ojelabi, the certification came following a painstaking audit of the rail infrastructure by the Government Inspector of Railways from the Federal Ministry …

The Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali inaugurated the first cargo movement from the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor during his first official tour of the rail corridor on Tuesday. The minister kicked off the tour at the Ebute Meta station before proceeding to Apapa for the launch, then travelled to Ibadan using the 157-kilometre rail corridor. Three coaches of 30 wagons …

The Federal Government has secured a substantial $163 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to bolster wheat production in Nigeria. During his visit to Argungu, Kebbi State to pay condolences to the family of the late Sheikh Abubakar Giro Argungu, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasised the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promises to Nigerians and highlighted the significance …