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Subsidy Removal, FX Reforms Yielded N15.8tn in 30 Months – FG News

Subsidy Removal, FX Reforms Yielded N15.8tn in 30 Months – FG

The Federal Government says the removal of petrol subsidy and foreign exchange reforms generated N15.8 trillion in additional resources for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The government said the funds were shared among the Federal Government, states and local governments and helped finance increased public spending and wage adjustments.

Aug 19, 2026
Nigerian Onion Traders Resume Exports to Ghana News

Nigerian Onion Traders Resume Exports to Ghana

The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has lifted its suspension on onion exports to Ghana with immediate effect, following renewed engagements aimed at resolving challenges affecting cross-border trade.

Aug 19, 2026
FG Spent N9.39tn on Wage Hike, Allowances in 31 Months, Says Oyedele News

FG Spent N9.39tn on Wage Hike, Allowances in 31 Months, Says Oyedele

The Federal Government spent N9.39 trillion on wage adjustments, minimum wage increases and allowances for public workers between June 2023 and December 2025, according to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele. The amount exceeded the N5.4 trillion the Federal Government received as its share of resources generated from petrol subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms during the same period.

Aug 19, 2026
Gombe Gov Approves N148.76m Monthly Funding for State Varsity News

Gombe Gov Approves N148.76m Monthly Funding for State Varsity

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has approved an additional N148.762 million monthly subvention for Gombe State University to fund the implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tool Allowance (CATA), effective from October 2026. The increase represents a 56 per cent rise in the university’s monthly subvention and is aimed at addressing staff welfare concerns.

Aug 19, 2026
NERC Transfers Akwa Ibom Power Sector Oversight to State Regulator News

NERC Transfers Akwa Ibom Power Sector Oversight to State Regulator

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred regulatory oversight of Akwa Ibom’s intrastate electricity market to the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC). The transition, which is expected to be completed by February 17, 2027, will see a new subsidiary of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company take over electricity supply and distribution within the state.

Aug 19, 2026
Canada Imposes Five-Year Travel Ban for Fake Documents in Visa Applications News

Canada Imposes Five-Year Travel Ban for Fake Documents in Visa Applications

Canada has warned immigration applicants that submitting false or altered documents or information could lead to serious consequences, including application refusal, a permanent fraud record and a ban from Canada for at least five years. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said the warning covers fake passports, visas, language test results, employment and educational records, medical documents and other fraudulent information.

Aug 19, 2026
Police Kill Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Arms in Anambra News

Police Kill Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Arms in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has killed two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel along Eziowelle Road in Idemili Local Government Area. Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action gun, ammunition and other items from the scene, while other members of the gang reportedly escaped with gunshot wounds.

Aug 19, 2026
Shettima Resumes Duties Two Days Early After Two-Week Leave News

Shettima Resumes Duties Two Days Early After Two-Week Leave

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria and resumed official duties two days ahead of the scheduled end of his two-week leave. Shettima returned to Abuja on Tuesday evening, August 18, instead of the expected August 20 resumption date. His early return coincides with the commencement of campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Aug 19, 2026
Military Relocates Operation Safe Haven Headquarters Following Plateau Killings News

Military Relocates Operation Safe Haven Headquarters Following Plateau Killings

The military has relocated the tactical headquarters of Operation Safe Haven from Jos to Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State following a series of attacks in the area, including the recent killing of more than 25 people in Binper Village. The move is aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening troop presence and reducing response time to security threats.

Aug 19, 2026