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RMAFC Chairman lauds outgoing Federal Commissioners
…. members call for financial autonomy Kunle Sanni The Chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Muhammed Shehu, has commended the outgoing Honourable members for their patriotism and commitment to nation-building through their effort to ensure that the commission is brought to a world class standard. Shehu stated this during the valedictory plenary organised in honour of the…
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Dangiwa mandates developers to deliver quality houses for Renewed Hope Estate project in Ebonyi
* Project to help Mr President’s goal to build a 1 trillion dollar economy – Gwarzo * It’s FG’s remarkable journey to provide affordable housing for Nigerians – Ebonyi Governor Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, has charged developers handling the Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Ebonyi state to adhere to standards and specifications to deliver quality houses.…
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North West peace, security summit: Musawa, Hamza Idris, others, proffer solutions to region’s conflicts
Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has highlighted the vital role of cultural integration in promoting peace and security in Nigeria. The Minister made this known at the Northwest Peace and Security Summit, held in Katsina state from June 25-26, 2024, which brought together top government officials, security experts, and stakeholders to address the…
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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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