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FG moves to deepen Lekki channel beyond 16.5 meters 

The Federal Government has approved maintenance dredging of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport channel from 16.5 metres to 17 metres, targeting 19 metres eventually. Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this in a statement on…

FG reviews trade strategy amid US tariff threat

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria’s economy amid mounting trade challenges, including a tariff threat from the United States. This followed a meeting of the Economic Management Team chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister…

FG to begin nationwide skills upscaling programme

The Federal Government is set to launch a nationwide upscaling of skills for Nigerians as part of efforts to tackle poverty and enhance employability under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS). The initiative, spearheaded by the Office of…

FG sets up committee to standardise varsity fee payments

The Federal Government has launched a high-level committee tasked with harmonising the payment structure and terminology used for student fees across Nigerian universities. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the announcement in Abuja on Wednesday after a closed-door session…