Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has harped on increased partnership and concerted efforts on the part of the Federal Government and federal lawmakers to achieve economic prosperity. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the National…
The Federal Government has applauded Foreign Service officers for the establishment of the Academy of International Affairs, recognising its potential to enhance Nigeria’s foreign policy management. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this commendation during the academy’s inauguration ceremony in Abuja…
…As NAFDAC calls for holistic approach to combating illicit imports The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa has called for a total ban on the importation of medical syringes into the country to encourage local production and help…
By Saka Laaro, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a six-year $500m food security programme supported by the World Bank and the Federal Government. Both the Federal Government and…
According to a report presented by the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji, the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of N10.14 trillion to the federal government, 36 states, and 774…
The federal government is set to formally unveil Phase II of the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan (NSMP). The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Kamar Bakrin, said the NSMP II will require between 200,000 to 250,000…
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Outstanding with Lab Four to facilitate the outsourcing of 50,000 jobs to Nigeria. The MoU was signed on behalf of the FG by the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP). The Minister of…
…Recovers N6.1bn in five years from arbitrary port charges, others By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has revealed that it saved the nation’s economy N33,116,861,421.99 from unnecessary demurrage payments, freight rates, and charter party fees at the nation’s…
The federal government is poised to synergise with the China Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council (CAETPC) in the area of agriculture and infrastructure investment in the country. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, made…
The National Automotive Design and Development Council has announced plans to validate its National Occupational Standards for the conversion and maintenance of electric vehicles and Compressed Natural Gas vehicles. The Director-General of NADDC, Joseph Osanipin disclosed this during the validation…
