By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have agreed to collaborate on delivering stable and reliable electricity to the Lagos corridor under the 24/7 Energy Zones pilot approved by President Bola Tinubu. The agreement was reached during a high-level technical meeting at Lagos House, Marina, between the Minister of Power, Joseph…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have agreed to strengthen coordination between fiscal and monetary policies to curb inflation, improve government borrowing and liquidity management, and protect private-sector access to credit. The agreement is contained in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Federal Ministry of Finance…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have commended Rite Foods Limited for awarding ₦35 million in scholarships to the seven highest-performing candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing the initiative as a significant investment in education and youth development. The scholarships, presented during…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), on Tuesday launched the Adopt-a-School: Snacks for Thought – PBAT FEEDS initiative to provide nutritious breakfast meals for primary school pupils across Lagos State. The programme, introduced under the Renewed Hope…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Niger State Government have commenced the development of what is expected to be Nigeria’s largest solar-powered industrial project, marking a significant step in the country’s industrialisation and renewable energy agenda. The groundbreaking ceremony, held in Niger State, was attended by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe; Minister…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of university education and ensuring stability in Nigeria’s tertiary education system. The agreement, which replaces the 2009 pact that led to several industrial actions over unresolved issues, was signed and unveiled…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will on Wednesday, January 14, formalise a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of Nigeria’s university education system and ensuring stability in the sector. The ceremony will take place at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Conference Hall in Maitama,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and electricity generation companies (GenCos) have agreed on a comprehensive payment plan to settle outstanding debts under the Presidential PowerA statement released on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu jen, said the framework, approved by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to address structural bottlenecks…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have renewed their commitment to tackling challenges in Nigeria’s export sector, revamping the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) scheme, and boosting non-oil exports to drive economic growth. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG)…
