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FEC approves N2.22trn for Lagos-Calabar highway, other projects
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a series of major infrastructure projects across Nigeria, with a combined value exceeding N2.22 trillion. The approvals include the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, key road reconstructions, and critical upgrades to bridges and transportation networks. The council has given the green light for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a 130-kilometer…
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FEC approves N20bn for Customs CNG vehicles, remote bases, officers’ insurance
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a N20 billion proposal from the Nigeria Customs Service for the procurement of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and the construction of forward operating bases in remote areas. Speaking after the FEC meeting, Minister of Finance Wale Edun also confirmed that the government has approved a N1 billion life insurance…
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NiMET workers postpone planned strike action
The management of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency has agreed to postpone the planned strike action by the unions, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, until further notice. A statement released by the agency on Monday, announced that the strike action had been postponed following agreements reached between national and branch union leaders and NiMet management. Both parties emphasised…
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FEC approves $1.07bn for health sector reform, HIV treatment expansion
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.07 billion in financing for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) program, as well as a N4.8 billion allocation for HIV treatment, marking a significant investment in Nigeria’s health sector. The announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of…
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I have no knowledge of Bola Ige’s death, Ladoja counters Bisi Akande
Rashidi Ladoja, former governor of Oyo State, has denied allegations made by Bisi Akande, his counterpart from Osun State, suggesting that Ladoja had important information about the assassination of Bola Ige, Nigeria’s former Attorney General. Ige was murdered at his home on December 23, 2001, and the case has remained unsolved, with calls for justice continuing over the years. In…
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Day Murtala Mohammed shouted at me over Abeokuta as Ogun State capital – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that Ijebu leaders lobbied for Sagamu to be named the capital of Ogun State instead of Abeokuta during the state’s creation in February 1976. Speaking at the Egba Legacy Network Induction Ceremony and Gala Night at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Obasanjo recounted how the late Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed,…
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Tinubu presides over FEC, swears in 21 Federal Commissioners for RMAFC, 8 Permanent Secretaries
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting today at the State House Council Chambers, where he also swore in 21 Federal Commissioners for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), the National Population Commission, and eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. The ceremony was attended by ministers, special advisers, and other top government…
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FG unveils power sector reforms: 7 million smart meters, targeted subsidies, debt clearance
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has outlined its strategic priorities for the power sector, focusing on expanding metering, reducing debt, and protecting the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. This announcement follows clarifications on recent media reports suggesting an imminent 65% increase in electricity tariffs. According to a statement by Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, the government…
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Reps advocate adequate funding for some govt agencies in 2025 budget
The House of Representatives has advocated for adequate funding for some government agencies, over the amount proposed in the 2025 budget estimates. The Deputy Spokesman of the House, Mr Philip Agbese, made this known has on Monday, according to Punch report. According to PUNCH report, Agbese said that some agencies considered very critical to the nation’s socio-economic development have been…
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Nasarawa is Nigeria’s mining hub with vast lithium deposits – Alake
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has described Nasarawa State as a key hub for Nigeria’s mining sector, particularly highlighting its vast lithium deposits. According to a statement by the minister’s spokesperson, Segun Tomori, on Sunday, Alake made the remark while receiving Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, and Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, in…
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