FG Exempts Varsities’ Research Grants From TSA
President Bola Tinubu has approved the exclusion of third-party research grant funds of federal universities and research institutions from the Treasury Single Account. This is contained in a letter signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Chris Maiyaki, to Vice Chancellors. Already, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has conveyed this directive to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, mandating the exemption, which grants universities and research institutions the autonomy to operate their endowment fund accounts in commercial banks.
FG Assures Fuel Crisis will Ease With More Supply
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri has assured the public that the fuel crisis experienced across the nation would soon be resolved, noting that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has sufficient fuel supplies to meet national demand. The Minister of State for Petroleum made this known while addressing State House Correspondent […]
Chinese President pledges $50 Billion For Africa Development
President Bola Tinubu today (Thursday) in Beijing, China, has called for the sustenance of the cooperation drive and emphasized the need for peaceful dialogue, transparent business practices, and diplomatic Conflict resolution in deepening the bond between Africa and China. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) […]
NEC Issues Deadline for submission on State Police
The National Economic Council (NEC) has announced Monday September 9th as deadline to four states: Adamawa, Kebbi, Kwara, and Sokoto—along with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), yet to submit their reports on the establishment of State Police. Briefing State House Correspondents after the NEC meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, in Abuja, Deputy Governor of […]
Africa Holds Vast Investment Opportunities Says President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources. Speaking at a bilateral meeting today (Wednesday) in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing partnership between Africa and China for […]
FG denies involvement as NNPC Increase Petrol Pump Price
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has denied a report that the Ministry of Petroleum Resources ordered the NNPC Limited to sell petrol at ₦1,000 per litre. In a statement yesterday, the Special Media Adviser to the Minister for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Nnemaka Okafor, declared that the report was concocted and ill-conceived to sow discord and confusion in the oil industry. It stressed that the Federal Government had never interfered with petroleum pricing with NNPCL, but promised to provide updates when available.
FRSC to Collaborate with NBA for Prosecution of Drivers Assaulting Officers
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has said that the Corp will partner with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to ensure that drivers who assault or knock down FRSC officers are prosecuted. Speaking on Classic 94.3 FM Abuja during the station’s six-year anniversary celebration, Mohammed underscored the agency’s commitment […]
FG Health Reforms Attract $4.8 Billion in Potential Investments
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that the federal government’s health sector reforms have attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments, signaling a strong commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s healthcare system. Shettima who made the disclosure while he declared the Sahad Hospital in Abuja officially open, restated the administration’s commitment towards addressing longstanding challenges and propel Nigeria’s […]
FG Launches National Environmental Battery Control Regulations 2024
The Federal Government has launched the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations 2024 to curb pollution and reduce waste from batteries in the Nigerian environment. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, represented by the Director of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, Usman Abdullahi, said these Regulations aim to […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Unveils Commemorative Birth Certificate
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu emphasized the vital role of a comprehensive and effective civil registration system in fostering national development and enhancing governance on Thursday. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 UNICEF/Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Commemorative Birth Certificate at the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu stressed the importance of registering every birth in […]
