Federal Government Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/federal-government/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Federal Government Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/federal-government/ 32 32 42672738 FG Deploys More Weapons, Vehicles to Kano as Matawalle Assures End to Insecurity https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/01/deploys-more-weapons-vehicles/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201687 FG Deploys More Weapons, Vehicles to Kano as Matawalle Assures End to Insecurity The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy additional fighting vehicles, weapons and other operational equipment to Kano State as part of renewed efforts to tackle insecurity and strengthen ongoing security operations. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, […]

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]]> 201687 FG, States Move to Cut Transport Fares With CNG, Electric Vehicles https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/28/states-move-cut-transport/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:54:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201286 FG, States Move to Cut Transport Fares With CNG, Electric Vehicles The Federal Government and state governors have agreed to work together to reduce transportation costs nationwide by leveraging the cheaper operating costs of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. The agreement followed discussions between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, with […]

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]]> 201286 FHIPD Urges Tinubu to Consider El-Rufai’s Release, Calls for Justice Tempered with Humanity https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/24/fhipd-urges-tinubu-consider/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:14:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201007 FHIPD Urges Tinubu to Consider El-Rufai’s Release, Calls for Justice Tempered with Humanity The Chairman of the Farmers and Herders Initiative for Peace and Development (FHIPD), Dr. Salim Musa Umar, has appealed to the Federal Government to consider the release of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, from what he described as prolonged detention, […]

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]]> 201007 FG Moves to Revive Kolmani Oil Exploration as RMAFC Begins Assessment https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/24/moves-revive-kolmani-oil/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:25:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201001 FG Moves to Revive Kolmani Oil Exploration as RMAFC Begins Assessment The Federal Government has commenced moves to revive exploration activities at the stalled Kolmani oil field in Bauchi State, with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) undertaking an assessment of the project to determine measures required for its remobilisation. The RMAFC Chairman, […]

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]]> 201001 Defence Ministry Assures Military Veterans of Commitment to Pension, Welfare Concerns https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/19/defence-ministry-assures/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:47:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200597 Defence Ministry Assures Military Veterans of Commitment to Pension, Welfare Concerns The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans, assuring them that issues surrounding their entitlements are receiving urgent attention. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, gave the assurance on Wednesday, […]

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]]> 200597 FG Destroys 2,819 Illicit Weapons, Warns Arms Traffickers of Relentless Crackdown https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/30/destroys-illicit-weapons/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:28:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198112 FG Destroys 2,819 Illicit Weapons, Warns Arms Traffickers of Relentless Crackdown The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,819 illicit and decommissioned small arms and light weapons in Abuja, bringing the total number of illegal firearms permanently removed from circulation since the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons […]

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]]> 198112 FG Arraigns Ansaru Commanders, 3 Others Over Oyo School Kidnap, Murder of Teachers https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/29/arraigns-ansaru-commanders/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:17:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198034 FG Arraigns Ansaru Commanders, 3 Others Over Oyo School Kidnap, Murder of Teachers The Federal Government has arraigned two senior commanders of the proscribed Ansaru terrorist group and three other suspected members before the Federal High Court in Abuja on fresh charges bordering on terrorism, kidnapping and the murder of two teachers abducted during the […]

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]]> 198034 Reps Seek FG’s Funding to Boost Local Drone Industry for National Security https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/22/reps-seek-funding-boost-local/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:06:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197584 Reps Seek FG’s Funding to Boost Local Drone Industry for National Security The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to provide structured financial support to indigenous drone manufacturing companies as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and boost local defence production. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored […]

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]]> 197584 FG Unveils Standard Operating Procedures to Strengthen DDR Programme https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/13/unveils-standard-operating/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:11:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=195423 FG Unveils Standard Operating Procedures to Strengthen DDR Programme The Federal Government has developed a comprehensive set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide the implementation of Nigeria’s Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) programme as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s response to terrorism, violent extremism and other forms of armed conflict. The National […]

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]]> 195423 FG Arrests Two Suspected Illegal Miners, Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mining Site in Osun https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/12/arrests-two-suspected-illegal/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:59:39 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=195290 FG Arrests Two Suspected Illegal Miners, Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mining Site in Osun The Federal Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities with the arrest of two suspected illegal miners and the closure of an illegal gold mining site in Osun State. The suspects, identified as Danladi Isa and Musa Kabiru, both […]

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]]> 195290 Education Ministry Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Committee to Boost Transparency, Accountability https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/09/education-ministry-inaugurates/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:43:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194955 Education Ministry Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Committee to Boost Transparency, Accountability The Federal Government has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee in the Federal Ministry of Education as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical governance in the education sector. The inauguration, held in Abuja on Thursday, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to […]

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]]> 194955 FG Orders NCC, NITDA, NDPC to Delay Enforcement of New Internet Platform Rules https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/07/orders-ncc-nitda-ndpc-delay/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:59:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194819 FG Orders NCC, NITDA, NDPC to Delay Enforcement of New Internet Platform Rules The Federal Government has directed key digital sector regulators to suspend the implementation of recently introduced regulations governing internet platforms, online intermediaries, and other cross-cutting digital economy issues pending the development of a harmonised national policy framework. The directive was issued by […]

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]]> 194819 Nigeria’s State Police Debate: What the Bill Gets Right and Where It Falls Short By Sadeeq Garba Shehu https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/28/nigeria-police-debate-bill/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:35:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=193849 Nigeria’s State Police Debate: What the Bill Gets Right and Where It Falls Short By Sadeeq Garba Shehu These views are adapted from an interview I granted to Arise News today on the new State Police Bill. As often the case with television interviews, time constraints meant many important issues could only be mentioned briefly […]

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]]> 193849 FG Plans to Include Journalists in Military Operations to Enhance Security Reporting https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/19/plans-include-journalists/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:17:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=192992 FG Plans to Include Journalists in Military Operations to Enhance Security Reporting The Federal Government has announced plans to embed journalists within military formations during selected operations as part of efforts to improve the accuracy of security reporting and strengthen public understanding of ongoing counterinsurgency and internal security operations across the country. Minister of Defence, […]

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]]> 192992 Minister Inaugurates Committee to Monitor Implementation of 2025 FG-ASUU Agreement https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/09/minister-inaugurates-committee/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:24:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=191522 Minister Inaugurates Committee to Monitor Implementation of 2025 FG-ASUU Agreement The Federal Government has inaugurated the Implementation Monitoring Committee (IMC) for the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)/Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Agreement as part of efforts to ensure the full, timely and transparent implementation of the pact and sustain industrial harmony in the […]

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]]> 191522 FG Passes Vote of Confidence on Mining Marshals, Warns Saboteurs and Detractors https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/04/passes-vote-confidence-mining/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:28:15 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=191219 FG Passes Vote of Confidence on Mining Marshals, Warns Saboteurs and Detractors The Federal Government has passed a resounding vote of confidence on the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, warning individuals and groups seeking to undermine their operations to desist or face the full weight of the law. The Minister of […]

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]]> 191219 FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/25/declares-public-holidays-eid/ Mon, 25 May 2026 20:32:13 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=190632 FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, […]

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]]> 190632 FG Deploys Mining Marshals to Deepen Oversight, Tackle Illegal Mining https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/13/deploys-mining-marshals-deepen/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:58:25 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=189868 FG Deploys Mining Marshals to Deepen Oversight, Tackle Illegal Mining The Federal Government has deployed Mining Marshals to support intelligence gathering, compliance monitoring and operational oversight across Nigeria’s solid minerals sector as part of renewed efforts to curb illegal mining activities. The deployment was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commander of […]

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]]> 189868 Why FG Barred Honorary Degree Recipients from Using ‘Dr’ Title – Minister https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/06/why-barred-honorary-degree/ Wed, 06 May 2026 16:06:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=189502 Why FG Barred Honorary Degree Recipients from Using ‘Dr’ Title – Minister The Federal Government has prohibited recipients of honorary degrees from appending the title “Dr” to their names, in a move aimed at restoring the integrity of academic honours. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the directive on Wednesday during a media briefing at […]

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]]> 189502 2026 Hajj: Group Urges FG, States to Support Airlines Amid Surge in Aviation Fuel Prices https://prnigeria.com/2026/04/28/hajj-group-urges/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:23:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=189076 2026 Hajj: Group Urges FG, States to Support Airlines Amid Surge in Aviation Fuel Prices The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has called on the Federal Government and state governments to urgently introduce support measures, including possible subsidy arrangements, for airlines engaged in the 2026 Hajj operations following the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. In […]

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