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FG bought refurbished jet for Tinubu, says Onanuga
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has stated that the Federal Government did not buy a new official jet for President Bola Tinubu, contrary to claims on social media. Speaking on Sunday’s edition of Inside Sources on Channels Television, Onanuga stated that the government acquired a refurbished jet for the president, adding that the plane belongs to […]
FG plans tax overhaul to access $750m W’Bank loan
The Federal Government is pressing ahead with critical tax reforms not just to boost tax revenue and efficiency but also to meet the requirements for a $750m loan from the World Bank. This loan project is a part of the broader $2.25bn approved by the World Bank for Nigeria on June 13, 2024, to bolster […]
FG partners Switzerland on tech innovations
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has established a strategic partnership with Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Innovation Park. Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research Development Agency, Dr. Felix Ale, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. EPFL is a prestigious Swiss federal university located […]
FG Exceeds Budget Deficit By 85% As MPC Seeks Fiscal Support Against Inflation
As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to adopt a tightening stance to curb rising inflation in the country, monetary policy makers have stressed the need for more fiscal responsibility, noting that the federal government exceeding the deficit by more than 85 per cent has continued to weigh heavily on prices. The Monetary Policy […]
Electrical Accident: Adelabu Urges Nigerians To Use Licensed Electrical Personnel
Nigerians have been advised to always make use of the services of licensed electrical personnel and electrical contractors to avoid electrical accidents and other related issues This advice was given on Thursday by the minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu in an address he delivered at a two-day Electricity Supply Industry Safety Conference 2024 organised by […]
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[Video] Is South-East still part of Nigeria’ – Kanayo questions FG over military presence
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has questioned the Nigerian government following the heavy military and police presence in the South-Eastern part of the country. Kanayo, in a video on his Instagram page on Wednesday, raised concerns while highlighting the humiliation faced by travellers in the region. While comparing the region with his experience from […]
FG set to fix federal roads nationwide — Lawmaker
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, Aderemi Oseni, announced on Monday that the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, is prepared to repair all federal roads across Nigeria as part of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda to alleviate the suffering of the masses. Oseni, representing Ibarapa East/Ido […]
State House food budget grows by 20% in three years
Budget allocations for food and catering supplies for the offices of the President, Vice-President, and State House headquarters rose by 20 per cent from 2022 to 2024. Although the allocations remained static at N702.95m for 2022 and 2023, it grew to N845.07m in 2024. While the office of the President allocated a total of N856.57m […]
FG demands dismissal of suit against EFCC, NFIU
The Federal Government has urged Supreme Court to dismiss the suit filed by 19 state governments challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing anti-corruption agencies in the country. In a preliminary objection dated October 17, 2024 and filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, through a team of […]
FG to hand over national grid to independent operators
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has said discussions are ongoing to transfer the management of the national grid to Independent System Operator in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023 to engender more discipline in grid management. NERC also revealed that an explosion incident at the Jebba transmission station […]