By Uthman Salami The Minister of information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, has disclosed that the federal government is losing an average of over 200,000 barrels of daily to pipeline vandalism. The Minister, who stated this at the 20th edition…
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has pledged the support and intervention of his office towards the resolution of any challenges inimical to broadband penetration in the country. Pantami was speaking during a courtesy call on…
The Federal Government has projected a rise to 4.2 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed said this at the Public Consultation on the Draft 2022 to…
The Federal Government has warned the 46 Independent Monitors (IMs) for the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) in Cross River to desist from any form of sharp practice in carrying out their responsibilities. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, the Minister of…
The Nigeria Labour Congress faulted plans to allegedly sell the Transmission Company of Nigeria, saying it will lead to an increase in electricity tariff. The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, said this in a statement titled, “This Kite will not…
The Federal Government and World Bank have certified Cross River Government’s readiness towards the implementation of the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) programme. The Federal Government and World Bank Assessment and Advisory team, led by Dr Abdulateef Shittu,…
The federal government has approved the handing over of the Atala oilfield, a revoked asset once owned by the Bayelsa state government, to new owners, Halkin Exploration and Production Limited. This was shown in a letter seen by Nigerian NewsDirect…
By Kayode Tokede The Federal Government has commended the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited for its efforts in ensuring that the Nigerian capital market (NCM) is deepened. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Ahmed, made the commendation…
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Federal Government to pay 951 million dollars to the Bayelsa Government. The amount is the 13 per cent derivative sum due as arrears of revenue and payable to the Bayelsa government. Justice…
The Federal Government has again reiterated the need for the newly promoted Assistant Controllers General of Corrections and other officers promoted to contribute their quota towards the improvement of the image of the Service and to ensure the Security of…
