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Oronsaye Report: Reps vow to oppose workers’ sacking
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, promised to protect the interest of workers as the Federal Government moves to implement the 2012 Oronsaye Report, which proposes the merger and scrapping of ministries, agencies and departments in the federal civil service. The Oronsaye Report, which aims to reduce the cost of governance, was put together in […]
Tinubu swears in eight perm secs
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, swore in eight Federal Permanent Secretaries. The eight permanent secretaries took the oath of office just before the commencement of Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja, its 14th session since inauguration on August 28, 2023, The brief swearing-in ceremony, which was conducted in two batches of […]
Just In: Tinubu creates Ministry of Livestock Development
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. The President announced while inaugurating the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. But President Tinubu did not mention the name of the Minister for the new ministry as it is expected that he has to […]
FG Removes Tariffs On Rice Importation, Set To Import 500,000 Metric Tonnes Of Maize, Wheat To Tackle Food Inflation
The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has announced measures to tackle the skyrocketing food prices nationwide. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the measures would be implemented over the next 180 days. “A 150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for food commodities which includes; suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes for the […]
Dangote, Elumelu, Rewane Enlisted As Tinubu Inaugurates Economic Team
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) tasked with strategising a way out of the current economic situation in the country. The Council has a mix of government officials, top private sector players, and consultants including President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Aliko Dangote; Chairman of the United Bank […]
Tinubu appoints board for Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation
President Bola Tinubu has appointed nine new members to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). This was made known in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, July 3. The statement reads: “To further expedite the process of expanding consumer credit access […]
ICYMI: Tinubu Appoints Salamatu Ahmed As Executive Secretary Of Nigerian Housing Loan Board
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hajiya Salamatu Ladi Ahmed as the new Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB). This was disclosed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, on Monday, July 1, 2024, while handing over the appointment letter to the new Executive […]
Tinubu signs executive order to slash pharmaceutical prices
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to introduce zero tariffs, excise duties and Value-Added Tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs, a statement by the coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate has said. Pate said the order introduced zero tariffs, excise duties, and Value-Added Tax (VAT) on specified machinery, equipment, and […]
JUST IN: Tinubu appoints eight new permanent secretaries
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the appointment of eight new permanent secretaries to fill existing and impending vacancies in some states and geo-political zones in the top administrative cadre of the federal civil service. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Friday titled […]
Just In: Tinubu Orders Disbursement of N155bn For Foodstuff Purchase Nationwide
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the purchasing and selling of foodstuff worth ₦155 billion to be distributed across the nation. The president gave the approval during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja where he urged state governors to work together to meet the needs of citizens. He said he is willing […]