By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has reaffirmed its commitment to cutting maternal deaths by 20 percent and reducing under-five mortality by 15 percent before the end of 2027, as part of a broader push to address one of the world’s highest maternal and child mortality burdens. This renewed effort was reiterat...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PAYMENT OF long-awaited N35,000 wage award arrears to federal workers has commenced, following confirmation from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). According to an official statement released on Monday by Bawa Mokwa, spokesperson for the OAGF, the payment process is under...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s FEDERAL authorities have formally reconstituted the board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), tasking the new leadership with accelerating asset recovery, restoring investor trust, and supporting key economic reforms. The newly inaugurated board, chaired by Bala Bello, c...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter TOTAL DISBURSEMENT from April 2025 revenue reached ₦1.681 trillion as the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed funds across all tiers of government. FAAC, chaired by Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed that the sum was distributed fro...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s FEDERAL Government has unveiled a bold pilot scheme to overhaul two of Nigeria’s worst-performing electricity distribution companies, targeting long-standing failures with a forceful new model aimed at systemic reform. The pilot initiative, expected to launch between May and August 2025,...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s FEDERAL Government announces it has raked in over N6.9 billion from mining-related fees and registered 118 new private mineral buying centres within the first quarter of 2024. This is marking a surge in regulatory engagement and investor interest across Nigeria’s solid minerals secto...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter RENEWED NATIONAL effort to stabilise Nigeria’s long-troubled power sector is gaining traction, with the Federal Government pledging full-scale reforms and strategic partnerships aimed at transforming energy infrastructure across the country. Federal Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, reaffirm...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s PRESIDENCY found itself at the centre of renewed controversy after the government acknowledged errors in a recently published list of appointments, which was meant to address accusations of ethnic favouritism. The list, released in response to mounting criticism that President Bola T...
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos, reversing an earlier closure that had plunged motorists into hours-long gridlock. The bridge, connecting Ahmadu Bello Way to Marina, was shut down on 1 April for planned maintenance and rehabilitation works. Initially set to remain ...
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has officially flagged off the construction of a 17.55-kilometre access road to the Second Niger Bridge (Phase 2A) in Asaba. This major infrastructure project aims to strengthen connectivity between Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions, reinforcing economic ...
