Federation allocation to the federal government, states and local councils declined to N1.928 trillion in November, according to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). A statement on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, stated that the revenue was shared at the …
The Trump administration has unveiled a campaign to hire 1,000 engineers for two-year stints in federal government roles, according to a government website on Monday. The initiative seeks professionals with expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Successful candidates will be placed in positions across various government agencies, with most roles located …
The Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutional authority of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The apex court also upheld the suspension of elected officials during emergency rule, while stressing that such measures must be temporary. The ruling followed a suit filed …
The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to defer 70 per cent of their 2025 capital allocations into the 2026 fiscal year. It gave the order in the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular, reportedly issued by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to ministers, service chiefs, and heads of agencies. This …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it has commenced an unprecedented audit of 760 federal road projects valued at ₦36 trillion. The nationwide special tracking exercise is in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works to ensure transparency and value in public infrastructure spending. In a statement on Monday, December …
A Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Hassan Abdullahi, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for offences related to certificate forgery and corrupt advantage. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it secured the conviction at the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gudu, …
Maintenance costs incurred by airlines in Nigeria are expected to reduce by over $200 million annually as the Federal Government, Boeing, and the UK-based Cranfield University partner to set up a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu, who made this known last week during the maiden Nigerian International Airshow, …
The Supreme Court has struck out a suit filed by the Osun State Government seeking to compel the Federal Government to release withheld allocations due to the state’s 30 Local Government Councils. In a split decision of six to one, the seven-member panel on Friday ruled that the suit lacked merit, holding that the Attorney …
Before the Senate confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday as Minister of Defence, the Red Chamber witnessed hours of tense exchanges and a stark preview of the hardline security doctrine Gen. Musa intends to introduce into Nigeria’s fight against terror. Musa’s confirmation came through a unanimous voice vote after more …
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) with a ₦34.33 trillion revenue target. The council approved the MTEF during its meeting on Wednesday, December 3, at the State House, Abuja, presided over by President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, made this known to journalists. He …
