FG Distributes 20 trucks of Grains to 36 state Governors and FCT
by Raliat Adenekan In a bid to address the food shortages experienced in the country, the Federal Government has approved the distribution of 20 trucks of Rice to all the 36 state Governors and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for onward distribution to vulnerable Nigerians. Briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting […]
FG, UAE Reach Agreement on Resumption of Travels for Nigerian Passport Holders
Following successful talks and mutually beneficial negotiations between the Nigerian Government and Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an agreement was reached allowing for the resumption of travel to the UAE for Nigerian passport holders. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris who disclosed this to newsmen today, in Abuja, said resumption […]
P&ID loses appeal to upturn Court judgement favouring Nigeria’s £43m Award
A Court of Appeal in the United Kingdom (UK) has dismissed the appeal of Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) on a previous judgment halting the enforcement of its $11 billion award against Nigeria. In a unanimous decision, the Lead Judge, Lord Justice Snowden, permitted P&ID to appeal the judgment but dismissed the appeal. In a […]
Presidency Adopts Multipronged Measures To Combat Food Insecurity
The presidency has engaged the states, development partners and other critical stakeholders in the ongoing efforts to address the soaring prices of commodities and general food insecurity in the country. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) as part of efforts by the administration of […]
President Tinubu makes Fresh Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Saleh Abubakar as the new Director-General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW). Acche President expects diligence and dedication in driving the agency’s mandate of empowering communities to combat land degradation, enhance food security, and build resilience to climate change through sustainable interventions […]
VP Shettima Calls for Enhanced Data Collection to Guide Government Decisions
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for advancements in data collection, analysis, and the use of technology to generate comprehensive and inclusive evidence for guiding government decisions and investments. Speaking Thursday during the World Population Day event at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima highlighted the critical role of data in informing the country’s development […]
President Tinubu Welcomes Supreme Court Judgement Affirming Constitutional Rights Of Local Governments
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the statutory rights of local governments. The President states that a fundamental challenge to the nation’s advancement over the years has been ineffective […]
NFF opens applications for Super Eagles Head Coach position
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has opened applications to fill the position of Head Coach for the National Beach Soccer Team known as the SuperSand Eagles. This come nine days before their 2024 Beach Soccer AFCON qualifier against Mauritania. According to the NFF, the 3-day application window will close at midnight of Friday, July 12, with […]
Supreme Court orders direct payment of LG monthly allocations
Supreme Court has ordered that funds meant for the Local Government(LG) Areas must be directly paid to them from the federation account forthwith. This as it barred the 36 governors of the federation from further retaining or utilizing funds that are meant for the 774 Local Government Areas in the country, nor dissolving democratically elected […]
NLC President insists on N250,000 Minimum wage
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero has insisted that the status quo on the request for N250,000 as Minimum wage still stands. The NLC President while fielding questions from newsmen after Organised Labour Leaders meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa, said the meeting was more of a discussion and not […]
