FG begins sale of subsidised rice in Ogun …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government on Thursday in Abeokuta began the sale of rice at a subsidised rate in Ogun. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, while speaking during a ceremony to signify the commencement, said it was “one of the numerous … Read more
Reverse petrol price hike immediately – TUC tells FG, NNPC …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the government to reduce petrol prices, urging that they be lowered to levels below those of June 2023. According to reports, TUC President Festus Osifo made this appeal during a press briefing in … Read more
Fresh headache for FG as JOHESU gives 15-day deadline …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Fresh headache for Federal Government as public health care workers under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address all lingering issues with the union or risks another round of industrial … Read more
FG officially announces Dangote Refinery as sole supplier of jet fuel in Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigerian federal government has officially designated Dangote Refinery as the sole provider of Jet A1 fuel to aircraft operators across the country. This announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, during an … Read more
Finally, FG suspends subsidy on Hajj fare – NAHCON confirms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Muslims intending to travel to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj may have to pay more as the federal government of Nigeria has suspended subsidies for Hajj payments. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) confirmed the development in a statement … Read more
FG mobilises Julius Berger to complete N820b road projects …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has told Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to fast-track the completion of the rehabilitation of the 82-kilometre Section II of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway and the construction of the Bodo-Bonny road with bridges across the Opobo Channel, Route … Read more
‘We Will Terminate The Contract’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has threatened to revoke the contract of Julius Berger (Nig.)Plc, due to a price dispute. Henzodaily reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known during a meeting with Julius Berger (Nig.)Plc, represented by its Executive Director, Projects, Engr. Benjamin Bott. … Read more
FG to probe claims of tax evasion by mining companies …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has set up a committee to investigate the taxation and operational disputes between the Osun Government, and Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations limited. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, made … Read more
SEE full list of newly promoted NIS ACGs by FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has appointed 15 new Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), alongside 95 officers promoted to the rank of Comptroller. The appointments are part of a larger promotion exercise involving 13,977 immigration personnel. During the … Read more
FG sets new target for oil, gas production …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has said that it is targeting four million barrel per day (bpd) of oil production, and 10 billion cubic feet (bcf) of gas production by 2030. Mrs. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser (SA) to the President on Energy, made … Read more