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April 27, 2023 No Responses

Sasakawa Africa Association, Japanese Embassy Reiterates Support For Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector

The Embassy of Japan in Nigeria and Sasakawa Africa Association (formerly SG2000) have reiterated their commitment to strengthen joint efforts to help Nigeria transform the agricultural sector. The two institutions made the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Country...

April 21, 2023 No Responses

FG Concessions Onitsha Port For 30 Years

The Federal Government says it has successfully concessioned the Onitsha port in Anambra State while discussions are ongoing for the concessioning of Baro and some other ports in the country. George Moghalu, Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authori...

April 20, 2023 No Responses

FG, States, LGs Share N714.629b For March

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared N714.629 billion to the three tiers of government in Abuja on Wednesday as federation allocation for the month of March. This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the FAAC...

April 20, 2023 No Responses

385 Applicants Get Nigerian Citizenship

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the granting of Nigerian citizenship to 385 applicants who have met the requirements. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC me...

April 17, 2023 No Responses

NECA Rejects Fresh Tax Hike

Any attempt by the Federal Government to increase taxes will lead to a negative impact on households, individuals and businesses, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has warned. NECA’s Director-General, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, in a s...

April 16, 2023 No Responses

Expert Implores FG On Robust Gas Asset Management Plan

The Chief Executive Officer, Kenyon International, Dr Victor Ekpenyong has urged the Federal Government to harness the abundant oil and gas resources for economic and industrial development. Ekpenyong, a Well Controls Specialist, said that harnessin...

April 15, 2023 No Responses

NPA Receives 26 Ships Laden With Assorted Goods At Lagos Port

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday disclosed that 26 ships laden with assorted goods were expected at the Lagos Port Complex from April 14 to April 30. The NPA listed the goods contained in the ships as general cargo,...

April 15, 2023 No Responses

3,124 Edo Residents Benefit From FG’s Conditional Cash Transfer

Not less than 3,124 Edo State residents, on Friday, benefitted from Federal Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer programme. Head of Unit, Household Uplifting Programme (HUP), Edo State Cash Transfer Unit, Mrs. Flora Bossey, while addressing journalists aft...

April 13, 2023 No Responses

DMO Re-Opens N360b FGN Bonds For Subscription

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has listed four Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds valued at N360 billion for subscription at N1,000 per unit. The first offer is a February 2028 FGN Bond valued at N90 billion, at an interest...

April 11, 2023 No Responses

FG Signs Agreement To Re-Concession Lagos Trade Fair Complex

The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has signed a tripartite agreement to commence the re-concession of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFC). A statement issued on Monday by BPE’s Head of Public Communications, Amina Tukur, explained that the...

April 10, 2023 No Responses

Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Osoba others Pay Last Respect To Ajibola

Remains of the former Attorney-General and Chief Justice of the Federation, Prince Bola Ajibola, were on Sunday interred at the Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA), Abiola Way in Abeokuta. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former G...

April 10, 2023 No Responses

Buhari Mourns Bola Ajibola

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola, who passed on at 89. In a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, on...

April 6, 2023 No Responses

FEC Approves N15.3b To Install ICT Components For 2023 Census

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved two contracts worth N15.3 billion for the supply an installation of information and communication technology (ICT) components and digital assistance devices for the 2023 population census. Senior Specia...

April 6, 2023 No Responses

FRSC Cautions Motorists Against Night, Early Morning Journeys

The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Sagamu Unit Command, has advised motorists against night and early morning journeys as part of measures to prevent mishaps during the Easter celebration. FRSC Sagamu unit Commander, Mr Taofiq Iyanda, gave the advice in an.....