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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE NNPC RETAIL FORGOES PETROL PROFIT MARGIN TO OFFER SOME SUPPORT TO NIGERIAN HOUSEHOLDS AMID GLOBAL PETROL CRISIS; FG ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL MEASURES The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) agreed today to forgo its petrol retail profit margin and sell to Nigerians at cost to cushion the impact of global crude oil price shocks and volatility on vulnerable households. NNPC Retail, which already sells petrol at the lowest price in the market, will offer this new deal within the next 30 days. This means if NNPC's landing cost is N1300, it will sell fuel to ... View full post

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Over the past few days, servicemen and women of the Armed Forces have shared what the recent pay increase means for them and their families. I am glad it is making a difference. This week, the Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy operationalised new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun. Our troops are now closer to vulnerable communities in these areas, strengthening our ability to respond swiftly and decisively when our people are threatened. We are also fast-tracking the construction of new barracks and depots in Abuja, Ekiti, Ebonyi and Kogi, with Osu... View full post

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STEP BY STEP PROCESS ON HOW TO USE CONTACTLESS PASSPORT APPLICATION SYSTEM 1) Visit the official NIS passport Applocation portal via; http://passport.immigration.gov.ng 2) From the Pop up, select the Apply from Outside Nigeria Orange abotton. 3)Click on the Apply Renewal/Re-Issue Option. 4)Sign up to create an account, enter your NIN and Date of birth to verify your identity. 5)Choose the form and choose the peocessing embassy. 6)Upload the relevant documents. 7)Pay the passport fee for the selected booklet 8)Get the Application ID and Reference Number. 9)You w... View full post

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), formalising the existing collaboration between both institutions. The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, appreciated the Director-General of the NOA, Dr Lanre Onilu, for his commitment to formalising the existing collaboration between the NDPC and NOA. He noted that the MoU provides a framework for joint initiatives, including capacity building and training for NOA personnel, coordinated public awareness campaigns, and the develop... View full post

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FG DECLARES OCTOBER 1 PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR 66th INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, says the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulates Nigerians at home and abroad on the celebration. The Minister urges Nigerians to uphold unity, patriotism, peaceful coexistence and mutual respect, stressing that peace and stability are essential for national development. The statement des... View full post

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Approval for Modernisation and Upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta, Calabar Ports I am pleased to announce that the Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar Ports. This approval builds on the earlier approval for the modernisation and upgrade of Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos, reaffirming our determination to develop a balanced, efficient and globally competitive national port system. Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT , infrastructure renewal and e... View full post

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE "I WOULD CHOOSE THE SAME ROAD THAT LED ME TO YOU”: PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU ON HER BIRTHDAY ON SEPTEMBER 21 Oluremi mi, Today, I celebrate the woman who has walked beside me with patience, grace and uncommon courage. Àwọn àgbà sọ pé, “Ìyàwó rere ni adé ọkọ rẹ̀.” A good wife is her husband’s crown. The Book of Proverbs, which you know far better than I do, also speaks eloquently of the worth of a virtuous woman. You have given these words true meaning in my life. You have stood by my side through every season. The burdens ... View full post

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PRESS RELEASE 𝐉.𝐏. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐆𝐍 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱 Abuja, September 14, 2026 — J.P. Morgan, which manages the world's most widely tracked emerging market bond indices, has announced the inclusion of selected Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Bonds in its newly introduced Government Bond Index–Emerging Markets Edge (GBI-EM Edge), a benchmark tracking local-currency government debt across frontier emerging markets. The inclusion reflects the impact of the government's economic reforms, including the stabilisat... View full post

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Today, the rewards I promised our D’Tigress have been fully redeemed. Each player has received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each official has received the equivalent of $50,000, completing their package of cash rewards, national honours and three-bedroom homes in Abuja. For the first time, a Federal Government has fulfilled this scale of presidential sporting rewards in full within one year. We had to follow the processes required by law and ensure that every commitment was properly implemented. That took time, but a promise made must be a promise kept. We are also conclud... View full post

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The Federal Government has released the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) for academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, covering January to August 2026. Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the payment fulfils part of the 2025 Federal Government–ASUU agreement and reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to improving the welfare of academic staff and strengthening Nigeria’s education sector. The allowance is designed to support lecturers with essential tools and materials for teaching, research and other academic activities.... View full post

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𝗙𝗚 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 16,000 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁. The Federal Government has launched a Digital Training Academy with 16,000 Nigerians selected for its inaugural cohort, as part of efforts to equip young people with globally recognised digital skills and prepare them for opportunities in the digital economy. The National Coordinator, Special Projects and Innovation Unit of the Federal Ministry of Education, Adebayo Onibanjo, disclosed this on Wednesday at a media briefing ahead of the national launch of the academy sc... View full post

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Another win for President Tinubu's reforms as trade surplus surges Nigeria's total merchandise trade stood at ₦41,444.89 billion in Q2 2026, up 5.61% from ₦39,244.42 billion in Q2 2025 and 19.13% from ₦34,788.59 billion in Q1 2026. Total exports were N27 trillion, while imports were N14.4 trillion, giving a trade surplus of N12.59 trillion. Non-oil exports were N14.1 trillion, crude oil N12.9 trillion and non-oil N3.72 trillion. This was the 11th consecutive surplus since President Tinubu took office in May 2023 and the 14th since the 4th quarter of 2022. Under President Tinubu, trad... View full post

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Dr. Tunji Alausa @DrTunjiAlausa · Aug 27 It is my pleasure to announce the opening of the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Prize. As part of our commitment to supporting student excellence, the National Laureate Prize is a new national platform to celebrate and reward outstanding research, innovation and intellectual excellence across our universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Backed by an initial annual prize fund of ₦365 million, the National Laureate Prize will award ₦35 million for the Undergraduate Star Prize, ₦50 million for... View full post