Tag: Government

Okpebholo Attends First NEC Meeting
November 21, 2024 No Responses

Okpebholo Attends First NEC Meeting

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday in Abuja, attended his first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima.The meeting was held at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja, where key economic issues...
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NNPC To Revive Brass, Olokola LNG Projects
September 20, 2024 No Responses

NNPC To Revive Brass, Olokola LNG Projects

As part of measures to maximise the nation’s abundant gas resources for economic development and prosperity, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (NNPCL) has commenced discussions with investors towards bringing back two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pro...
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EDSG Faults Akpata On Development Stride, Zoning  
August 31, 2024 No Responses

EDSG Faults Akpata On Development Stride, Zoning  

Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor (EDSG) on Media Project, Crusoe Osagie, has criticized the Labour Party candidate in the September 21 Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata for peddling what he described as falsehood on national television, ...
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FG, States, LGAs Share N1.358trilion In July
August 17, 2024 No Responses

FG, States, LGAs Share N1.358trilion In July

For the Month of July, 2024, N1.3 trillion has been disbursed to the Federal , State and Local Government Areas. The revenue distribution was announced at the August 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), in Abuja. A...
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Lagos Begins Arrest, Prosecution Of Pedestrians Crossing Highway
February 12, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Begins Arrest, Prosecution Of Pedestrians Crossing Highway

The Lagos State Government has commenced arrest and prosecute of pedestrians crossing any highway across the state. A statement issued on Sunday by the Lagos State Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained that officia...
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Lagos signs $1.35b Deal For Fourth Mainland Bridge, Others
November 1, 2023 No Responses

Lagos signs $1.35b Deal For Fourth Mainland Bridge, Others

The Lagos State Government has signed a partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Access Bank for an investment of $1.352 billion investment in long-term infrastructure projects in the state. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, wh...
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Catholic Bishops Task Governments On Proliferation Of Arms
September 11, 2023 No Responses

Catholic Bishops Task Governments On Proliferation Of Arms

Catholic Bishops, on Sunday in Abuja urged governments at all levels to checkmate the proliferation of small arms as insecurity rages unabated in the country, They decried the terror regularly unleashed on communities by bandits, religion extremists and other ...
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Anambra Declares 33 Per Cent Increase In IGR
May 24, 2023 No Responses

Anambra Declares 33 Per Cent Increase In IGR

THE Anambra Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has declared increase in the state’s monthly internally generated revenue (IGR) from an average of N1.5 billion to N2 billion. Speaking during an interactive session with Journalists on Tuesday in Awka, the Chairma...
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NECA Rejects Fresh Tax Hike
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...
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SSANU Tasks FG On Varsities Outstanding N50b Earned Allowances
March 20, 2023 No Responses

SSANU Tasks FG On Varsities Outstanding N50b Earned Allowances

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has urged the Federal Government to pay the N50 billion outstanding Earned Allowances to universities and Inter-University Centres in the country. The SSANU National President, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, ...
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Farmers Task Govt On Holistic Approach To Challenges 
January 18, 2023 No Responses

Farmers Task Govt On Holistic Approach To Challenges 

Farmers’ associations have called on the three tiers of government to employ holistic approach toward addressing the challenges facing the agricultural sector in the country.  The Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Oyo State, Mr John...
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FG Secures $134m Loan From AfDB To Boost Wheat Production
August 4, 2022 No Responses

FG Secures $134m Loan From AfDB To Boost Wheat Production

The Federal Government has obtained a $134m loan from the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) to boost wheat production.  Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Muhammad Mahmoud, said this in Abuja while briefing State House correspondents on the implem...
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Elizade Varsity VC Implores Govt On Level-Playing Ground For All Varsities 
June 4, 2022 No Responses

Elizade Varsity VC Implores Govt On Level-Playing Ground For All Varsities 

The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Prof. Olukayode Amund, has asked the federal government to ensure a level-playing ground for public and private universities for effective competition that would engender quality education.  ...
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Workers’ Day: Association Urges School Owners To Review Employment Conditions
May 1, 2022 No Responses

Workers’ Day: Association Urges School Owners To Review Employment Conditions

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has urged private school owners and investors to make necessary reviews of their employment terms and conditions.   The National President of NAPPS, Mr Yomi Otubela, said this in...
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