FG Approves 5b Palliative For Each State, FCT

FG Approves 5b Palliative For Each State, FCT

The Federal Government has approved N5billion for each state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to procure food items for distribution to the poor in their respective states. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State disclosed this at the Presidential Villa,...
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Gas Retailers Task FG On More LPG Local Production

Gas Retailers Task FG On More LPG Local Production

THE Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR) has suggested to the Federal Government to establish more local LPG production plants, and encourage storage and transportation of the product to avert price hike. Mr Ayobami Olarinoye, the Branch National Chairman...
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Nigeria Unveils Revised National Agric Seed Policy

Nigeria Unveils Revised National Agric Seed Policy

As part of measures to boost farmers’ unrestricted access to best genetics and enhance productivity, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar has unveiled Revised National Agricultural Seed Policy According to the Ministe...
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NPA, Customs, NEPZA, Others Reiterate Support For Lekki Port

NPA, Customs, NEPZA, Others Reiterate Support For Lekki Port

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com Key Federal Government agencies have resumed full activities at the recently inaugurated $1.5 billion Lekki Port and Lekki Freeport Terminal.  Representatives of the agencies who spoke at an interactive sess...
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FG Presents Discharge Certificate To Transcorp

FG Presents Discharge Certificate To Transcorp

  Following fulfilment of all privatization conditions, Transcorp Power Limited, located in Ughelli, Delta State, with an installed capacity of 972MW, was presented with a post-privatisation discharge certificate by the Federal Government of Nigeria o...
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Sudan Crisis : Dangote Supports Returnees With N100,000 Each   

Sudan Crisis : Dangote Supports Returnees With N100,000 Each   

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has commenced the disbursement of hundred thousand naira (N100,000) and Dignity Packs to each of the Nigerian returnees from Sudan.     The money and the Dignity Packs were given out to the evacuees upon arriva...
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FG Concessions Onitsha Port For 30 Years

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...
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Expert Implores FG On Robust Gas Asset Management Plan

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...
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FG Takes Over Yobe Cargo Airport

FG Takes Over Yobe Cargo Airport

The Federal Government has taken over the recently inaugurated Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport, Damaturu, Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, disclosed on Monday. Speaking at the launch of a book titled: “Gov. Buni’s 1,500 projects” authored by Alha...
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FG To Unveil Carbon Tax  

FG To Unveil Carbon Tax  

The federal government has concluded plans to unveil a carbon tax policy and budgetary system to enhance revenue generation in the country.  The Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Salisu Dahiru, made this known on Monday wh...
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FG Reopens N360b Bonds For Auction 

FG Reopens N360b Bonds For Auction 

The Debt Management Office (DMO), has on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), listed four FGN bonds valued at N360 billion for auction.   Announcing the bond auction, the DMO listed the first offer as a February 2028...
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FG Tasks FRSC On Professionalism  

FG Tasks FRSC On Professionalism  

The Federal Government has tasked the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on professionalism and efficient traffic management in the country.  The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, gave the charge at the 1st Quarter 2023 Str...
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FG Raises Steering Committee For Proposed Ondo, Benin Ports 

FG Raises Steering Committee For Proposed Ondo, Benin Ports 

The Federal Ministry of Transportation has inaugurated a Project Steering Committee for the proposed Ondo Deep Sea and Benin River Ports.   The inauguration was performed by the  Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Dr Magdalen...
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FG, States, Local Councils Share N990.189b For Dec 2022  

FG, States, Local Councils Share N990.189b For Dec 2022  

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N990.189 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of December 2022.   This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Phil Abiamuwe-Mowete, Director (Information/Press), Ministry of...
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