For Nigerians battling rising rents, expensive land and the growing cost of construction, owning a home can seem like a dream that keeps moving further away. But there is a government-backed financing route that could make homeownership more attainable for eligible Nigerians. The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), through the National Housing Fund (NHF), …
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE) has urged the Federal Government to overhaul its fiscal strategy, saying Nigeria should shift from a debt-driven model to a revenue-led approach, while citing Anambra State's zero-borrowing policy as evidence that economic development can be achieved without accumulating unsustainable debt. In a policy paper released on August …
UNICEF warns two in three babies risk malnutrition; Shettima urges mothers to treat breastfeeding as an investment in Nigeria's future The Federal Government has expressed concern over Nigeria's poor breastfeeding practices, revealing that only 36 per cent of mothers initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth, while just 29 per cent exclusively …
Five-year package to strengthen vaccine delivery, expand routine immunisation and support primary healthcare reforms as Nigeria records fourfold increase in PHC utilisation. The Federal Government has secured a five-year support package worth nearly $500 million from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to strengthen routine immunisation, improve vaccine delivery and accelerate reforms in Nigeria's primary …
The federal government has set a target of expanding access to consumer credit to 500,000 Nigerians by December 2026 as it intensifies efforts to build a stronger and more inclusive credit ecosystem. The target is contained in the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation’s (CREDICORP) H2 2026 Outlook, published in its 2026 Impact Report. The corporation said …
The education ministry withdraws the circular and begins nationwide consultations after widespread outrage over planned 82% increase The federal government has suspended its controversial proposal to increase the registration fee for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) to ₦50,000 per candidate …
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to repatriate Nigerian nationals in South Africa, with more than 500 citizens already screened and cleared for evacuation as plans are finalized for the commencement of airlift operations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the screening exercise being coordinated by Nigeria's High Commission in Pretoria has been extended …
The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria’s long-delayed Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme is set to unlock an estimated ₦605.2 billion advertising market and generate over $1 billion from the auction of digital spectrum, as authorities move to fully transition the country from analogue to digital broadcasting. Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Charles Ebuebu, …
The Federal Government has introduced a free healthcare initiative for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, targeting pensioners with monthly earnings below ₦70,000 in a new welfare intervention aimed at easing medical burdens among elderly Nigerians. The initiative, called PenCare, was unveiled by the National Pension Commission to improve healthcare access and support low-income retirees …
The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that it approved a 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants, clarifying that no such directive was issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The clarification follows widespread media reports suggesting that the allowance had been approved as part …
