Minister Archives — Page 169 of 171

October 28, 2016 No Responses

Corruption in NNPC exaggerated, says Minister

(NAN) The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, on Thursday said corruption in the oil and gas industry was overblown. Kachikwu who spoke with Journalists after the launch of the new roadmap tagged “The 7 Big Wins”,...

October 28, 2016 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L-R shows Mr Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange NSE; Rt. Hon. Zakawanu Garuba, Executive Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC ); Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, former Chairman, Senate Committee on...

October 26, 2016 No Responses

Minister laments ‘high-level’ corruption in Customs

Efforts by the Federal Government to realize money from revenue generating agencies such as Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is being hampered by alleged high-level corruption, the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said. Addressing members of the Senate Com...

October 26, 2016 No Responses

FG Seeks NASS approval to borrow $29.9b

The Federal Government has forwarded a letter to the National Assembly seeking approval to borrow externally $29.9 billion as part of measures to ensure the prompt implementation of projects. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of...

October 26, 2016 No Responses

Don’t contemplate another fuel price hike, TUC tells FG

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has advised the Federal Government not to contemplate any increase in the price of petroleum products. The union in a statement on Tuesday described the statement credited to the Group General Manager,...

October 26, 2016 No Responses

‘No plan to increase petrol price’

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied reported plan to increase the price of fuel. In a statement issued by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, NNPC, Mr. Garba-Deen Muhammad, the corporation said, “Reference o...

October 26, 2016 No Responses

Information portal for Nigerians underway

The Federal Government will soon launch an Information Portal to keep Nigerians at home and in the diaspora abreast of government’s programmes and policies and also get their feedback. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed...

October 25, 2016 No Responses

NPA to restructure Ikorodu Lighter Terminal for Agric Export

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to restructure Ikorodu Lighter Terminal as part of measures to ensure its effective utilization. Inspecting operations at the Terminal, NPA’s Board chairman, Emmanuel Adesoye, described the facility as a “Gold ...

October 23, 2016 No Responses

Minister hails rich cultural history of Benin Kingdom

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has hailed the very rich cultural history and tradition of the ancientBenin Kingdom, one of the famous destinations during the exploitation of the African continent by the Europeans. Speaking at ...

October 21, 2016 No Responses

Senate tasks FG on withdrawal of airlines from Nigeria

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has described withdrawal of airlines from Nigeria as a bad omen for the country. Speaking during a session on the proposed concessioning of four airports on Thursday, the Deputy Senate President explained...

October 20, 2016 No Responses

FG approves transaction adviser on rail concessioning

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the appointment of transaction advisers to negotiate with General Electric (GE) on railline concessioning. Speaking at the end of the meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister ...

October 20, 2016 No Responses

FG approves N30 billion for mining

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N30 billion intervention fund for mining exploration in the country. Addressing Journalists after the meeting presided over by President Muhamadu Buhari, the Minister of Mining and Steel Development,...

October 17, 2016 No Responses

Chibok Girls: FG appeals against ‘dangerous comments’

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to commentators and analysts to refrain from making statements that can jeopardize the release of the Chibok girls who are still in captivity. The Minister made the appeal on Sunda...

October 16, 2016 No Responses

FG proposes 10 earth dams for each state

To increase food production across the country, the Federal Government has concluded plans to install at least 10 earth dams in each state of the federation. Under the arrangement, dikes is also to be put in place in the...