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FG bans single-use plastics across MDA’s
Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the ban of Single -use plastics across all Federal Government parastatals and agencies in its bid to prevent environmental pollution. Briefing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Minister of State for Environment, Ishaq Salako said the ban is to align with climate…
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FG approves N1.99bn CNG-powered vehicles to boost NDLEA operations
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has approved the procurement of 33 units of Mikano CNG-powered vehicles at N1.99 billion to boost the operation of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA). The Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi said this in Abuja on Tuesday after the Federal Executive Council, (FEC) meeting. The meeting was…
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Tinubu condoles with Nigerian Customs over passing of Deputy CG, Etop Essien
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Nigerian Customs Service over the news of the passing of Etop Essien, the Deputy Comptroller in charge of revenue at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Tinubu in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday said he received the news with profound sadness. Deputy Comptroller Essien passed…
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Cholera: Tinubu directs committee to tackle surge in outbreak
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has directed that a cabinet committee comprising some ministries and state governments be constituted to address the issues surrounding the outbreak of cholera and reduce the challenge of open defecation. The Committee is expected to coordinate emergency operation centres being overseen by the national centre for disease control. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare.…
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FEC approves N985m procurement of body scanners at Abuja, Lagos International airports
Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the procurement of N985 million for the purchase of body scanners to be used at the Abuja and Lagos international airports. The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi announced this decision on Tuesday during a briefing with State House correspondents after…
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Olaopa outlines path to national economic transformation at NECA summit
The Chairman, the Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Tuesday outlined steps that could be taken for national economic transformation. The Professor of Public Administration and retired federal permanent secretary spoke at the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA)’s 3rd Annual Nigeria Employers’ Summit held in Abuja. Olaopa expressed the hope that amid Nigeria’s “rising from the…
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FG launches NASC to provide data for agricultural development
To expedite development in the Agriculture Sector, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), World Bank and other relevant stakeholders has launched the 2022 National Agricultural Sample Census Report (NASC) to provide robust data information on agricultural activities, enhance food and nutrition security as well as economic growth. Speaking during…
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Minimum wage: Tinubu to consult Govs., organised private sector before sending bill to N’Assembly
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said he would be having an extensive overview and consultations wiith 36 State Governors and organized private sector on the new minimum wage before sending a bill to the National Assembly. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris said this while addressing State House reporters after the end of the Federal Executive Council, (FEC)…
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BREAKING: Customs deputy Comptroller slumps, dies at National Assembly
The Deputy Comptroller of finance administration and technical service at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Essien Andrew is dead. The customs officer was fielding questions from members of the house of representatives committee on public account when he coughed and slumped. Andrew was rushed to the national assembly clinic where he was confirmed dead. A statement signed by the House…
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FG commissions FISH Estate Gwagwalada for Civil Servants
The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board has commissioned a 116 Housing Units of 2 bedroom bungalow at FISH Estate Gwagwalada in Abuja. A statement by the Head of the Public Relations Unit, Obiechina Ngozi, explained that the FISH Estate is a landmark housing project aimed at providing affordable and safe housing for the core civil servants. Speaking at the…
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