Minister Archives — Page 5 of 168

December 18, 2024 No Responses

Reps Probe FG’s Undelivered 2,000 Tractors

The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to investigate the non-delivery of the Federal Government’s 2,000 tractors, 100 combined harvesters and other agricultural implements under the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu. In November 2023, the Federal Ministry of...

December 18, 2024 No Responses

NAHCO Targets N300b Revenue In Five Years

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc has set N300 billion total Group revenue target within the next five years. Group executive director, International Business & Corporate Services of NAHCO, Dr. Sola Obabori stated this at the Company ‘bell r...

December 18, 2024 No Responses

SEC DG: Vibrant Capital Market Key To $1tri Economy

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stressed the need for a vibrant capital market in achieving the Federal Government’s $1 trillion economy target. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this at the 2024 SEC Journalists Acade...

December 17, 2024 No Responses

2025: FEC Approves N47.9tri Budget

The Federal Executive Council has given final approval to the 2025 budget to be presented by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to State House correspondent shortly after the FEC meeting chaired by President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Monday, the Mi...

December 13, 2024 No Responses

Senate Probes FCT Demolitions

The Senate on Thursday raised an investigative committee to probe recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The committee will also invite the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to appear before it to explain the reasons behind the demolitions, ...

December 12, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA Harps On Support, Protection For Nigerian Dockworkers

The safety of dockworkers in their workplace is a right and not a privilege, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA),declared and Wednesday and urged employers of labour to renew their commitment to improved workplace safety for the Nig...

December 7, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Appoints CEOs For NUC, SMDF, NERDC, NEPAD

President Bola Tinubu has appointed chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD). This is according to a Frida...

December 6, 2024 No Responses

South-South Senators Back Tax Reform Bills

The lawmakers under the aegis of the South-South Senators’ Forum stressed the importance of tax reforms in boosting national revenue and fostering economic stability. The bills are the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024 -SB.583; the Ni...

December 3, 2024 No Responses

‘Tax Reform Bills Will Not Impoverish North’

The presidency on Monday refuted claims that some sections of the Tax Reform Bills are targeted at impoverishing the northern region of the country. According to the presidency, changing the funding source of agencies such as the Tertiary Education Trust...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA DG: AFRICA’S MARITIME SECTOR REQUIRES INNOVATIVE FINANCING

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has declared that innovative financing models will serve as a catalyst for achieving sustainable development in the African Maritime industry. M...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Bags National Labour Institute Fellowship

The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Pius Akutah has been conferred with a fellowship from the National Labour Institute in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to the NSC, the recognition underscores t...

November 29, 2024 No Responses

NPA Harps On Activation Of Burutu Port, Increased Solid Minerals Exports

To consolidate on the gains made in the facilitation of exports, the Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has pledged to provide technical guidance and allied support necessary for operationalization of Burutu Port in Delta State. Dr. Abubakar Da...

November 28, 2024 No Responses

Reps Pass 2025-2027 Medium-Term Framework

The House of Representatives has passed the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework & Fiscal Strategy Paper for 2025-2027. In passing the MTEF, the Committees on Finance, Petroleum Upstream, and Petroleum Downstream were tasked to investigate reports from t...

November 27, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Tasks NNPCL On Reactivation Of Other Refineries

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesd...