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FEC approves N437bn road projects in Ekiti, Ogun, Rivers, Lagos
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved road construction and rehabilitation contracts worth more than N437 billion across Ekiti, Ogun and Rivers states, as well as private-sector concessions for major road infrastructure. The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at…
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FEC approves amendment to decriminalise attempted suicide
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the amendment of the National Mental Health Act to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Pate said the amendment, which will…
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Tinubu tasks homeland adviser to prepare 5-year security, defence plan
President Bola Tinubu has tasked his Special Adviser on Homeland Security, Major General Adeyinka Famadewa, with coordinating the preparation of a National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan. Tinubu gave the directive on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen coordination among the country’s defence,…
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Tinubu appoints Enitan as Head of Civil Service
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27. Enitan will succeed Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is due to retire from the Federal Civil Service after attaining the statutory retirement age of 60. A statement issued on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on…
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BREAKING: FEC approves transfer of EFCC-recovered funds, unclaimed dividends to NELFUND
The Federal Executive Council has approved the use of liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as well as unclaimed dividends and dormant account funds, to strengthen the financing of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided…
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Tinubu presides over FEC meeting
President Bola Tinubu is presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the State House in Abuja. The meeting commenced with the national anthem after the President arrived at the Council Chamber at about 2:30pm on Wednesday to chair the session. The council also observed a minute’s silence in honour of two former ministers who recently died. They…
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Reforms generated N15.8tn subsidy savings in 30 months – FG
The federal government says the removal of petrol subsidy and foreign exchange reforms generated N15.8tn in savings for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The figure was contained in the Nigeria Reform Scorecard presented by the Federal Ministry of Finance on Wednesday as part of the government’s assessment of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.…
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Tinubu directs Oyedele to explain economic reforms to Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to explain the government’s economic reforms, their impact and the costs to Nigerians. Tinubu gave the directive on Wednesday in a post on his X account while announcing the presentation of the government’s Reform Scorecard. The President said Oyedele was expected to explain…
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Oluremi Tinubu hails humanitarian workers, calls for global support
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has commended humanitarian workers for their courage, dedication and selfless service to people affected by conflicts, disasters and other emergencies. Tinubu, in a message to mark the 2026 World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, said humanitarian workers continued to bring hope and relief to vulnerable communities despite the challenges associated with their work. The 2026 commemoration is…
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2027: INEC warns parties against violence, hate speech
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned political parties and candidates against violence, hate speech, disinformation and the use of armed groups ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at the signing of the First National Peace Accord, urging political actors to abide by their commitments under the agreement. Amupitan…
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