Federal Government
4 LAS News stories tagged “Federal Government”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Nigeria restores power to six states after transmission line vandalism
Nigeria's power minister confirmed the restoration of electricity to six states and the FCT after repairing a vandalised 330kV line, returning supply to the Lagos complex to over 1,000MW.
LAS News Desk · 9 Nov 2026, 16:14 WAT · 2 sources
Federal and Enugu governments pledge to boost food security through agro‑industrialisation
At a National Council on Agriculture meeting, the federal and Enugu state governments reaffirmed plans to transform agriculture into a commercial sector, aiming to increase food security, create jobs and grow the state economy.
LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 06:45 WAT · 2 sources
Senator Umeh questions destination of previous federal loan funds amid new borrowing request
Senator Victor Umeh has challenged President Bola Tinubu's request for $20.5 billion in new external loans, asking where previously approved funds went given that three budgets remain unfunded.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 04:16 WAT · 2 sources
First Niger Bridge Reopens After 38‑Day Closure for Emergency Repairs
The federal government reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha and Asaba on 15 October 2026 after a 38‑day closure for emergency rehabilitation, following vandalised structural components and persistent rainfall delays.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 3 sources