Nigeria, Brazil Sign MoU To Boost Agribusiness In 774 Local Government Areas
Federal Government of Nigeria and Fundação Getulio Vargas of Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance private sector development in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance. A statement by the Director of Information at the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, explained that the deal was signed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. Under the MOU, private-sector projects on fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology and agricultural financing are projected to attract $4.3 billion in private-sector investment. Over the next five years, the project, supported by Deutsche Bank, will identify and support one agribusiness in Nigeria’s 774 local government areas with technical and financial resources, driving sustainable development and economic growth. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://classic94.fm/federal-government-launches-govmail-to-enhance-communication-in-civil-service/
Federal Government Launches Govmail to Enhance Communication in Civil Service
The Federal Government has introduced a new email platform aimed at improving communication management within the public sector. The announcement was made by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who also celebrated her 100 days in office. During the launch, Walson-Jack unveiled three digital service platforms for the civil […]
National Assembly Approves President Tinubu’s ₦1.77 Trillion Loan Request
The Nigerian Senate has officially approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a loan amounting to ₦1.77 trillion (approximately $2.2 billion) aimed at financing the budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. This decision was made during a plenary session on Thursday, following the presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, […]
Court Orders Police to Pay Four Years of Salary Arrears to Constabularies
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has mandated the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police Service Commission to pay Police Constabularies nearly four years of salary arrears dating back to 2021. In a ruling delivered by Justice Rakiya Haastrup, each Constabulary is to receive N54,566 per month from January 2021 through May […]
Ondo Election: INEC presents Certificates of Return to Aiyedatiwa, Deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally presented Certificates of Return to the winners of the November 16, 2024, Ondo state Governorship elections, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy governor Dr. Olayide Adelami of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The event, which took place at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, on Tuesday, had dignitaries including […]
FG Targets 2 Million Children in Expanded Protection Plan by 2030
As Nigeria joins the global community in commemorating Universal Children’s Day, the Federal Government has pledged to expand child protection services to reach 2 million children by 2030, as part of its commitment to ensuring a safer and more equitable future for Nigeria’s youth. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in a statement during […]
Senate Sacks Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman
The Nigerian Senate has sacked Danladi Umar as the Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The lawmakers after a closed-door session reconvened and invoked section 157 (1) of the 1999 Constitution as amended to officially remove Umar as the CCT boss citing allegations of gross misconduct. Eighty-four Senators had signed in favour of his […]
President Tinubu Sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe University Council, VC, And Registrar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the registrar. The council, led by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, included five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine […]
President Tinubu Approves Leadership Change At Federal Universities
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate swap of the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils for the Federal University Oye-Ekiti and Federal University Lokoja. In this reshuffling, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, currently serving as the Pro-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, will take over at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. In a statement issued by […]
President Tinubu Highlights Northern Nigeria’s Development as Key to National Prosperity
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that the development of Northern Nigeria is crucial for the overall prosperity of the nation. This declaration was made during a Stakeholders Roundtable on Northern Youth Development, organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Abuja. The President was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who conveyed the message […]
