EFCC gets new governing board, six years after
The Federal Government, on Thursday, inaugurated a 23-man governing board for Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), […]
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Allow local meter manufacturers to sell directly to customers – Expert urges FG
Mr Kola Balogun, Chairman, Momas Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company (MEMMCOL), has called on the Federal Government to grant licences to selected indigenous companies to sell […]
NLC rejects plans by FG to impose fresh tax on soft drinks
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s plans to increase excise duties on locally produced non-alcoholic, carbonated, […]
Ndume urges FG to prosecute sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria
A Federal lawmaker, Senator Ali Ndume has called on the Federal Government to name and arrest those sponsoring terrorism in the country. Senator Ndume, who […]
Address dearth of cash in banks, Afe Babalola urges FG
A legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola, has called on the Federal Government to address the dearth of cash currently being experienced in the banking sector. […]
FG pays N16.67bn accrued pension rights to 2021 retirees
The Federal Government has released N16.67 billion for the payment of accrued pension rights to 2021 retirees of Treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). This […]
Buhari pledges to address forex supply to manufacturers for importation
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) that the Federal Government would take appropriate measures to […]
FG responding to passport supply to Embassy in Italy – NUNAI
The National Union of Nigerian Associations in Italy (NUNAI) says the Federal Government is already responding to its appeal for the supply of passport booklets […]
FG declares Monday, Tuesday, Jan. 3 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday, Tuesday and Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day celebration. […]
CBN, maize farmers inaugurate loan repayment, dry season cultivation in Gombe
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) have begun a collaboration to aggregate maize under the Anchor Borrowers Programme […]
FG disburses N100bn to create jobs for the unemployed
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, says that the Federal government has disbursed N100 billion with a view to […]
NAWOJ urges FG to reconstitute NDDC Board
PATRICK ABANG Calabar – The Zonal Executive Committee of National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has called on the Federal Government to expedite action in […]
Aviation pressure group commends FG’s reciprocity on Emirates Airlines
Aviation Round Table (ART), a pressure group in Nigeria’s aviation sector has commended the Federal Government for reciprocating United Arab Emirates (UAE) flight frequency into […]
ASUU threatens to embark on strike, tells Nigerians to blame FG
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have threatened to embark on another industrial action following a three-week ultimatum issued by the union […]
Nigeria to grow gas reserves to 600 trillion cubic feet — Minister
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the Federal Government is currently working to grow the country’s gas reserve from 206 trillion […]
FG, UNICEF, others launch action plan to tackle malnutrition
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), on […]
FG pledges to work with new LCCI President, Olawale-Cole
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Federal Government looks forward to working with the newly-elected leadership of the Lagos Chamber […]
Jos jail break, a bad omen for Nigeria – PPBA
The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA), has described the recent attack on the Jos custodial centre by gunmen as a “bad omen” and threat to […]
FG asks grade level 12 civil servants, others to resume December 1
The Federal Government has asked civil servants on Grade Level 12 and below to resume duties on Wednesday, December 1. In a circular titled ‘Resumption […]
FG lifts suspension on Emirates Airline
The Federal Government has lifted the ban it placed on Emirates Airline from flying into Nigeria without conditions. The Minister of Aviation , Sen. Hadi […]