The Wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has reiterated the commitment of the present administration to the implementation of the Change agenda. Mrs Buhari said this while launching the Daura Senatorial Zone chapter of the Change Begins With Me campaign on Thursday in Daura, Katsina State. She was represented by the Wife of Jigawa……
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FG eases documentation procedures at seaports
The Federal Government, through the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has approved the reduction of documentation procedures of imports and exports in Nigerian ports. Mr Anthony Ayalogu, a Deputy Comptroller of Customs and Desk Officer in charge of Ease of Doing Business, disclosed this at a two-day sensitisation workshop on Ease of Doing Business……
Buhari approves appointment of Chief Executives for 23 federal agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Chief Executives for 23 Federal Government agencies. Mr Bolaji Adebiyi, the Director of Press in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation stated this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the Chief Executives are: Mrs Julie Okah-Donli, Director-General, National Agency……
Meningitis: Association urges FG to focus on local production of vaccines
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has advised the Federal Government to focus on local production of vaccines to curtail outbreak of meningitis and other epidemic diseases in Nigeria. Alhaji Toyosi Raheem, National President of the Association, gave the advice while addressing journalists on Thursday in Abuja. Toyosi also stressed the need……
FG to rehabilitate NYSC FCT camp facilities
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has approved the rehabilitation of some of the facilities at the FCT National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp, Kubwa. Mr Abdulrazak Salawu, the FCT Coordinator, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. Salawu listed some of the structures to……
Deployment Of Solar Energy Attain Milestone As FG Signs PCOA Agreement With Two Developers
Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Minister for Power, Works and Housing On Milestone Agreement With PCOA · Agreement is key aspect of the finalization of the PPA signed last year between Federal Government and 14 Solar Power developers · Fashola presides at event, reiterates importance of Nigerians investing in the nation’s economy · Assures Nigerians that the…
FG To Establish Chamber Of Commerce For Niger Delta Youths
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo On Establishing Chamber Of Commerce The government of President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to sustaining the anti-corruption fight, ensure that the system is cleaned up and government business is done the right way, says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. According to him, “if we are not able to sustain the fight against…
Federal Government Plans to Provide at least 15 Million Jobs
The Federal Government plans to provide at least 15 million jobs for Nigerians by the year 2020 as captured in the recently launched Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP). The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, gave the assurance at a news conference on ERGP on Tuesday in Abuja. Udoma…
Fashola Re-States FG’s Commitment To Stabilise Liquidity Issues In Power Sector
Minister Fashola On Stabilise Liquidity Issues In Power Sector The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has said that the Federal Government is committed to formulating policies to address the liquidity issues in the power sector. Fashola gave the government position in a communiqué issued at the end of power sector operators…
News Summary 10/04/2017; Two Female Suicide Bombers Killed
One Of The Female Suicide Bombers Killed Two female suicide bombers who attempted to enter a mosque in Juddumuri village near Maiduguri during early morning prayers but intercepted died when one of the bombers detonated her improvised explosive device strapped to her body. Four people who were injured are receiving treatment at the specialist hospital…
UN Deputy Secretary-General Advises On Prompt Preparations For Census
Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has tasked the Federal Government on the need to promptly begin preparations for the next population census. Mohammed gave the advice when Dr Ghaji Bello, Director-General of NPC , who led Nigeria’s delegates at the 50th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development on a visit in New…
FG appeals against High Court’s decision on Justice Ademola, files fresh case at CCT – Presidency
The Federal Government has filed an appeal against the decision of Justice Jude Okeke upholding the no case submission in the corruption case against Justice Adeniyi Ademola, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola and Mr Joe Agi. A source in the Presidency confirmed this development to State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday. The source stated that filing……