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Nigerian FG Unveils National Cloud Policy, Targets $750M Investment
Politicspunch-ngvanguard-ng7d ago2 sources

Nigerian FG Unveils National Cloud Policy, Targets $750M Investment

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a National Digital Cloud Policy with the goal of attracting $750 million in private investment into the country's cloud and data infrastructure within 24 months, aiming to become a West African cloud computing hub.

Nigerian Government Backs Miss Nigeria for Miss World Pageant
PoliticsPremium Times18d ago

Nigerian Government Backs Miss Nigeria for Miss World Pageant

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially endorsed Miss Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Miss Nigeria, as the country's representative for the 75th Miss World Pageant in 2026, with the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development making the announcement.

Dangote Refinery Critical to Nigeria's Economic Vision, Says FG
Politicsvanguard-ng26d ago

Dangote Refinery Critical to Nigeria's Economic Vision, Says FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria has hailed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a cornerstone of the nation's $1 trillion economy vision and a symbol of its industrial renaissance, with Dangote emphasizing manufacturing as the fastest route to jobs and prosperity.

Businesspunch-ng1mo ago

FG to Continue Phased Electricity Subsidy Removal

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that the phased removal of electricity subsidies will continue. This transition aims for cost-reflective tariffs while implementing measures to protect vulnerable Nigerians.

Worldpunch-ng2mo ago

Nigerian Government Warns Unsafe Food Kills 53,000 Annually

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a warning that unsafe food is responsible for over 53,000 deaths and 50 million illnesses in the country each year. The government highlighted the risks and potential solutions to this public health crisis.

Nigerian Government to Prosecute Fake Ambassadors
Politicsvanguard-ng4mo ago

Nigerian Government to Prosecute Fake Ambassadors

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a warning that individuals falsely presenting themselves as ambassadors will face prosecution, emphasizing that the title is not for sale and is conferred solely by the President.

Group to FG: Creation of state police now matter of urgency
Politicsvanguard-ng5mo 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.

IPOB Lawyer Ejiofor demands release of Igbo youths held at Wawa Barracks
Politicsvanguard-ng5mo 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.

Nigerian FG Denies Postponing Paramilitary Recruitment
Politicsvanguard-ng11d ago

Nigerian FG Denies Postponing Paramilitary Recruitment

The Federal Government of Nigeria has refuted claims that the ongoing recruitment exercise by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has been postponed until after the 2027 general election, stating the exercise is ongoing.

Nigeria and UNDP Collaborate to Improve Credit Rating
Businessvanguard-ng1mo ago

Nigeria and UNDP Collaborate to Improve Credit Rating

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has initiated efforts to improve Nigeria's sovereign credit ratings as part of a broader strategy to reduce borrowing costs.

Nigeria Debates Realistic and Sustainable Minimum Wage
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

Nigeria Debates Realistic and Sustainable Minimum Wage

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reopened discussions on the minimum wage, acknowledging that no wage is fair if continually outrun by inflation and rising costs of survival. The N70,000 minimum wage agreed in 2024 is under review.

Nigerian Government Condemns Eze Ndigbo Coronations Abroad
Worldpunch-ngvanguard-ng4mo ago2 sources

Nigerian Government Condemns Eze Ndigbo Coronations Abroad

The Federal Government of Nigeria has criticized the increasing practice of crowning Eze Ndigbo (traditional Igbo rulers) in foreign countries, calling it embarrassing and a potential source of diplomatic and communal tensions.