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Federal Government Secures $2bn CNG Investments, Targets $5bn by 2027

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has secured $2 billion in investments for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative, with a target of attracting $5 billion by 2027 to accelerate the nation’s energy transition.

95News•12/5/2025

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Federal Government Sets Dec 20 Deadline to Pay Contractors

The Federal Government has set December 20, 2025 as the deadline to clear outstanding payments owed to contractors, aiming to fast-track infrastructure delivery and restore confidence in project execution.

95News•12/5/2025

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FG, ASUU in Talks over 40% Pay Rise

The Federal Government has opened negotiations with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over a proposed 40 percent salary increase for lecturers, in a bid to avert another round of industrial action and stabilize Nigeria’s public university system.

95News•12/1/2025

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Onyejeocha Expresses Confidence Nigeria Will Overcome Insecurity Challenges

Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha assured Nigerians that the nation will overcome its insecurity challenges and return to a state of peace and stability. She highlighted the Federal Government's intensified efforts, including intelligence gathering and advanced technology, to restore safety and urged citizens to remain hopeful and support security agencies.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/23/2025

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FG Plans to Expand Basic Health Care Coverage to 20 Million Nigerians

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to expand the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to cover 20 million Nigerians within the next year, doubling its current reach as part of efforts to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

95News•11/20/2025

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Kwara, Kebbi Abductions: FG Points Finger at US as Kidnap Outrage Spreads Nationwide

The Federal Government has sparked controversy after blaming the United States for failing to provide adequate support in tackling the recent wave of mass abductions in Kwara and Kebbi States, as outrage spreads nationwide over worsening insecurity and the kidnapping of schoolgirls.

95News•11/20/2025

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Kebbi Abduction Won’t Become Another Chibok, Says Senator Garba Maidoki

Senator Garba Maidoki has assured Nigerians that the Kebbi schoolgirls abduction will not mirror the Chibok tragedy, citing swift and coordinated government action.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/19/2025

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Insecurity: President Tinubu Sends Emissary to Plateau State

President Tinubu has sent a presidential emissary to Plateau State to assess the security situation and engage local leaders in efforts to curb escalating violence.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/16/2025

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ASUU Bauchi Zone Threatens Strike Over Unresolved Issues

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi Zone, has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government fails to address lingering issues affecting the education sector. The union insists that unresolved matters, including funding, welfare, and implementation of agreements, continue to undermine Nigeria’s university system.

95News•11/15/2025

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Doctors’ Strike Enters Third Week as NARD Insists on Fair Deal and Better Pay

The nationwide strike by resident doctors has entered its third week, with NARD demanding fair pay, a new salary structure, and the conclusion of a long-delayed Collective Bargaining Agreement, leaving hospitals across Nigeria in crisis.

95News•11/15/2025

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Economists Challenge FG’s Assessment of Nigeria’s Economic Performance

Economic experts are challenging the Federal Government’s claims of robust growth, arguing that persistent inflation, unemployment, and infrastructure gaps paint a more complex picture of Nigeria’s economy.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/15/2025

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President Tinubu’s New Tax Reform Laws to Take Effect January 2026

President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform laws, signed in June 2025, will take effect from January 1, 2026. The reforms aim to simplify tax processes, boost revenue, and support economic growth, though analysts warn effective implementation will be crucial.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/13/2025