THE Federal Government has said that the COVID-19 pandemic has wiped off 20 per cent from the $25bn annual diasporan remittances to Nigeria. The government noted that various targeted programmes were being implemented to shore up the deficit. Disclosing this…
The Federal Government has called on the four Agencies under the Ministry of Interior to appoint women into various management positions with a view to avoiding gender discrimination, more so to promote gender equality in the public service. Minister of…
By Tobi Adetunji The Federal Government has revealed that the ongoing plan to concession Airport will avail the government the opportunity to address other infrastructural deficit. This was conveyed to our correspondent on Thursday through a chat with the Spokesperson…
Considering the success of the N200 million fund disbursement to artisanal miners, the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development may expand the programme to benefit more small scale miners. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite said…
Financial stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to enhance productive sector support in order to boost output and check inflationary pressure. They disclosed this in separate interviews on Tuesday in Lagos. They said that ensuring more support to local manufacturers…
The federal government is set to disburse N12.3 billion agricultural subsidy to over 2.2 million farmers in the coming weeks. It was gathered that President Muhammadu Buhari had already approved N6.15 billion agricultural subsidy for the first batch of 1.2…
By Owoleye Oluwakayode Acommittee comprising officials of the Federal and Ogun State Governments has been set up to create a developmental plan for the Lagos/Ibadan railway corridors as well as forestall illegal activities which may pose threats to commuters and…
The federal government has announced its continued support to local automotive manufacturers in the country through policies and creating a conducive atmosphere for the sector to thrive. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed stated this on…
By Uthman Salami The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), said that the Federal Government is working on strengthening strategies that would transform the country into Bunkering hub in Africa. The DPR said that Nigeria would soon, through improved Marine Petroleum…
The Federal Government has launched a book entitled “Nigeria and OPEC : 50 years of Partnership,” to mark the golden anniversary of its membership in the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief…
