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FG approves SPV for 90,000km fibre optic cable
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to facilitate the installation of additional 90,000 kilometers (km) of fibre optic cable in Nigeria, with the aim of providing universal access to the internet. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, addressing State House reporters Tuesday in Abuja said that the…
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FEC approves scheme to transform housing sector through private partnerships
Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s infrastructure and housing sector. The initiative, as approved by the council, is tailored to meet the urgent demand for critical infrastructure and affordable homeownership, fostering job creation, inclusive growth, and long-term productivity enhancement. The council gave its nod to the initiative at its meeting…
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Support electricity sector transformation- FG urges labour
By Innocent Raphael In response to recent protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over electricity tariff hikes, the Federal Government has emphasized the importance of collaboration in its transformation efforts for the electricity sector. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, speaking on Tuesday after the Federal Executive Council meeting, acknowledged the right of labor unions…
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Halilu charges NASENI Finance Managers on effective resource management
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu has tasked the agency’s finance managers on effective resource management. He underscored the importance of effective resource management, emphasizing the Agency’s responsibility in administering public funds for the benefit of Nigeria. The EVC stated this while declaring open one-day…
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FCT gets approval for construction of bus terminals, transportation facilities
Kunle Sanni The Federal Capital Territory Administration has gotten the approval for the construction of bus terminals and other transportation facilities in the Capital territory. The minister of state for the FCT, Mariya Mahmud disclosed this on Tuesday after the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council FEC, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. She said the approval comes alongside…
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FG promises 48-hour visa processes for investors
..says system stalling ease of doing business Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has announced that it is simplifying its visa process to allow individuals interested in investing in Nigeria to obtain a visa within 48 hours. This decision was made during the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mohammed Idris, the Minister…
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FG launches Mineral Resources Support System for investors to access information
To boost the ease of doing business in the mining sector, the Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Mineral Resources Decision Support System (NMDSS). Launching the system, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake stated that the portal will expand access of prospective investors to critical information on Nigeria’s mineral deposits, policies guiding the mining sector and incentives…
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JUST IN: FG suspends controversial 0.5% cybersecurity levy
Kunle Sanni The federal government has announced the suspension of the controversial 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on electronic banking transactions. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. He said, “the cybersecurity levy has been suspended. It…
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Minister petitions Police, Court over planned mass wedding of 100 girls
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, has taken legal action to prevent the marriage of 100 girls in Niger state, sparking controversy over their welfare. Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, recently announced plans to sponsor the wedding of 100 girls, some orphaned by insurgency, as part of a constituency project. He further stated that he…
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Tuggar reaffirms Nigeria’s stance of non-alignment amidst global power competition
By Innocent Raphael Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s stance of non-alignment amidst increasing global power competition. The Minister made this known in a recent interview with MSNBC. Tuggar’s remarks come amidst rising tensions fueled by China and Russia’s growing influence in Africa and speculation over US military bases – a report that has been debunked…
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