By Matthew Denis, Abuja The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its meeting, shared a total sum of N680.783 billion to the three tiers of government as federation allocation for the month of May, 2022. From this stated amount, inclusive…
The Federal Government has revealed that it has started the implementation of a N10 per litre sugar tax on carbonated sugar drinks and beverages which they say will help combat Non-communicable Diseases. The policy was introduced in the Finance Act…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday restrained the Federal Government from enforcing or giving effect to an agreement on the Customs Modernisation Project otherwise known as E-Customs allegedly executed by its agents on May 30, 2022. The agents who…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Committee for the Extension Manual Review, to promote effective and efficient extension services delivery and produce a harmonised copy for evaluation and validation. A statement by Mr Ezeaja Ikemefuna, the Chief Information Officer in the…
The Federal Government says the demand for fish exceeds 3.6 million metric tons but the country is only able to produce about 1.2 million metric tons. Mr Ime Umoh, the Director, Fisheries Department in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural…
The Federal Government says it has licensed 164 vessels to operate on territorial waters and exclusive economic zone. Mr Ime Umoh, the Director, Fisheries Department in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, made this known at the ‘ Second…
In a bid to ensure accurate measurement of travellers’ luggage, the Federal Government on Thursday conducted a verification of measuring scales at the nation’s airports. The exercise was undertaken by the Weights and Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of…
The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development programme (VCDP) have supported 370 Ebonyi farmers with farm inputs. The State Programme Coordinator of IFAD-VCDP, Mr Sunday Ituma disclosed this during the presentation of…
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has re-echoed the need for key players in the sector to create value within the digital economy using data to enhance the process. Prof. Pantami said this while launching…
The Federal Government has slammed a new tax on phone calls in the nation to fund free healthcare for the Vulnerable Group in Nigeria. This is despite recent moves by telecommunication companies to increase the price of their services as…
