Government Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/government/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:43:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Government Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/government/ 32 32 42672738 2027: Abba Kabir Made My Job Easy By Garba Yusuf Abubakar https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/28/abba-kabir-made-job-easy/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:43:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207933 2027: Abba Kabir Made My Job Easy By Garba Yusuf Abubakar When my son-in-law, Usman Balarabe, called to inform me of my appointment as Chief Spokesperson for the presidential and gubernatorial campaign in Kano State, I was, perhaps, surprised because of my little experience. Nevertheless, I fully understood the magnitude of the responsibility ahead. My […]

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]]> 207933 FRSC Dispatches 19,560 Number Plates to FCT in October https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/28/frsc-dispatches-number/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:23:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207915 FRSC Dispatches 19,560 Number Plates to FCT in October The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the dispatch of 19,560 pairs of motor vehicle number plates to the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in October 2026. This was contained in a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, […]

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]]> 207915 Nigerian Army, Tanzania Seek Stronger Military Training, Intelligence-Sharing Ties https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/nigerian-army-tanzania-seek/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:21:57 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207860 Nigerian Army, Tanzania Seek Stronger Military Training, Intelligence-Sharing Ties The Nigerian Army and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force have agreed to explore expanded military training, professional exchanges and intelligence-sharing initiatives to strengthen operational capabilities and address Africa’s evolving security challenges. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the call on Monday, […]

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]]> 207860 INEC Probes Suspected AI-Generated Photos in Voters’ Register https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/inec-probes-suspected/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:16:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207859 INEC Probes Suspected AI-Generated Photos in Voters’ Register The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it is reviewing suspicious photographs, including those suspected to be AI-generated, found in the Preliminary Register of Voters published on its website. The commission said the online register, released on October 26, 2026, was the same preliminary register […]

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]]> 207859 Oluremi Tinubu, NITDA and Nigeria’s Digital Future By Shuaib S. Agaka https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/oluremi-tinubu-nitda-nigeria/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:47:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207851 Oluremi Tinubu, NITDA and Nigeria’s Digital Future By Shuaib S. Agaka Recently, I came across a news story on TechDigest about the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, laying the foundation for a $10.4 million Renewed Hope Startup Hub in Abuja. I could not help but marvel at the development and, at the same time, feel […]

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]]> 207851 2027 Elections: CCC, Security Chiefs Warn of Deepfakes, Disinformation, Cyber Threats https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/elections-ccc-security-chiefs/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:38:40 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207846 2027 Elections: CCC, Security Chiefs Warn of Deepfakes, Disinformation, Cyber Threats The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) and senior security and government officials have raised the alarm over the potential weaponisation of deepfakes, disinformation, impersonation and other cyber threats ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that the country’s security battle is increasingly shifting from […]

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]]> 207846 Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Approval for $20.52bn, €1.05bn Loans https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/tinubu-writes-senate-seeks-7/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:31:38 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207845 Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Approval for $20.52bn, €1.05bn Loans President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a supplementary external borrowing plan of $20.52 billion and €1.05 billion for the 2026–2027 fiscal period. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said […]

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]]> 207845 Court Orders El-Rufai to Open Defence in Alleged NSA Phone-Tapping Trial https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/26/court-orders-rufai-open/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:56:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207754 Court Orders El-Rufai to Open Defence in Alleged NSA Phone-Tapping Trial The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over the alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications belonging to National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and ordered him to open his defence. Justice Joyce […]

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]]> 207754 Shettima Commissions Zulum’s 400-Bed Teaching Hospital, Mega Schools in Borno https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/26/shettima-commissions-zulum/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:14:50 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207693 Shettima Commissions Zulum’s 400-Bed Teaching Hospital, Mega Schools in Borno Vice President Kashim Shettima has commissioned the 400-bed Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital and other major projects executed by the administration of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare and education in the state. The projects were inaugurated […]

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]]> 207693 Customs to Host CGC Conference, C-PACT 2026 to Strengthen Border Security, Trade https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/25/customs-host-cgc-conference/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:47:58 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207675 Customs to Host CGC Conference, C-PACT 2026 to Strengthen Border Security, Trade The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will host two major conferences in Abuja in December to strengthen border security, accelerate trade facilitation and advance economic integration across Africa. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Conference is scheduled for December 7–8, 2026, while the Customs Partnership […]

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]]> 207675 20 Years After ADC Crash, Sultan Maccido’s Family Celebrates Legacy of Peace, Tolerance and Service https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/25/years-adc-crash-sultan-maccido/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:42:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207673 20 Years After ADC Crash, Sultan Maccido’s Family Celebrates Legacy of Peace, Tolerance and Service Twenty years after the death of the 19th Sultan of Sokoto and former President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, CFR, his family has paid tribute to his enduring legacy of peace, […]

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]]> 207673 TMS Mobilises Supporters from Seven Northern States for Tinubu’s Kaduna Campaign Flag-Off https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/25/tms-mobilises-supporters-seven/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:38:11 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207630 TMS Mobilises Supporters from Seven Northern States for Tinubu’s Kaduna Campaign Flag-Off The Tinubu Movement for Sustainable Governance Foundation (TMS), popularly known as Tinubu Must Stay, has mobilised supporters from seven northern states to Kaduna as part of activities supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement […]

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]]> 207630 ACF Appoints Three-Member Interim Leadership in Kano Following Chairman’s Resignation https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/24/acf-appoints-three-member/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:39:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207592 ACF Appoints Three-Member Interim Leadership in Kano Following Chairman’s Resignation The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Kano State Chapter, has appointed a three-member interim leadership team following the resignation of its Chairman, Dr. Goni Faruk Umar, as part of efforts to resolve internal disagreements and restore unity within the organisation. The interim leaders are Alhaji (Dr.) […]

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]]> 207592 Senator Buba Demands Probe of Bauchi’s 61 Housing Units Allocated to Security Personnel https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/24/senator-buba-demands-probe/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:06:56 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207552 Senator Buba Demands Probe of Bauchi’s 61 Housing Units Allocated to Security Personnel Rights Group Gives Governor Bala Mohammed Seven-Day Ultimatum, Threatens Legal Action Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has called for an independent investigation into the reported allocation of 61 newly acquired housing units along the Bauchi–Gombe Road to security […]

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]]> 207552 NIPSS Plans Six Regional Centres as Experts Push Leadership and Policy Reforms https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/23/nipss-plans-six-regional/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:27:55 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207483 NIPSS Plans Six Regional Centres as Experts Push Leadership and Policy Reforms The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has announced plans to establish six regional training centres across Nigeria as policy experts raised concerns over the widening gap between leadership training and effective governance. They also called for reforms in the […]

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]]> 207483 Nigerian Army on the Frontline: Rescues, Arrests and a Call for Media Collaboration https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/23/army-deploys-troops-india/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:49:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207471 Nigerian Army on the Frontline: Rescues, Arrests and a Call for Media Collaboration Nigeria’s security landscape continues to evolve under the pressure of terrorism, kidnapping and information disorder. Over the past week, three separate developments — a major hostage rescue in Katsina, arrests and recovery operations in Kogi and Kebbi, and renewed media–military collaboration in […]

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]]> 207471 2027 Elections: Police Train 10,000 Officers, Disu Warns Against Partisanship https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/23/elections-police-train-2/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:43:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207470 2027 Elections: Police Train 10,000 Officers, Disu Warns Against Partisanship The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced a nationwide training programme for 10,000 officers on election security management ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu warning personnel against partisanship, misconduct and abuse of power. The five-day training, organised in […]

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]]> 207470 Ebola: FG Orders Nationwide Awareness Campaign, Warns Against Misinformation https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/22/ebola-orders-nationwide/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:28:58 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207413 Ebola: FG Orders Nationwide Awareness Campaign, Warns Against Misinformation The Federal Government has ordered a nationwide public awareness campaign on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following the confirmation of a case in the Federal Capital Territory. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, directed agencies under his ministry to intensify public education on the […]

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]]> 207413 Ibrahim Masari: Why Values Matter in Nigeria’s Politics By Umar Farouk Bala https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/21/ibrahim-masari-why-values/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:13:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207340 Ibrahim Masari: Why Values Matter in Nigeria’s Politics By Umar Farouk Bala When the Tinubu Movement for Sustainable Governance Foundation — widely known as Tinubu Must Stay (TMS) — inaugurated its national leadership in Abuja to promote policy continuity and deepen public understanding of government reforms, I accepted the responsibility of serving as National Youth […]

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]]> 207340 Ebola: FG Activates Emergency Response, Assures Nigerians of Containment https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/21/ebola-activates-emergency/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:06:58 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207339 Ebola: FG Activates Emergency Response, Assures Nigerians of Containment The Federal Government has activated emergency response mechanisms to contain an imported Ebola case in Nigeria, assuring citizens that public health authorities are strengthening surveillance, contact tracing and isolation measures to prevent further transmission. The assurance followed an emergency meeting of the Presidential Task Force on […]

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