Tag: Federal Government
Hate speech, fake news greatest threats to 2019 Polls – Govt
The Federal Government has said fake news and hate speech constitute the biggest threats to the 2019 general election, and…
Nigerian govt, petroleum marketers agree on settlement of unpaid claims
This is contained in a statement by Mr Paul Abechi, Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Minister of…
ASUU Strike: Stop paying lip service to education, students tell govt
The National Association of University Students, NAUS, has urged the Federal Government to desist from paying lip service to the…
Soldiers not begging for food, money – Govt
The Federal Government has debunked an online publication alleging deplorable conditions of the troops fighting Boko Haram in the North…
Lagos gridlocks worry government
Worried by the continued traffic gridlock in Lagos, the federal government has challenged Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Nigeria…
N-Power graduates to receive stipends beyond Dec. 2018
The Federal Government has decided to continue paying the stipends of the N-Power 2016 Batch 1 beneficiaries beyond the expiry…
The guilty are afraid, Buhari responds to Obasanjo’s allegation
The Federal Government has dismissed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegation of frame-up and impending arrest as groundless and the concoction…
Nigerian govt increases maternity leave to 4 months
The Federal Government has increased maternity leave for women from 12 weeks to 16.
Nigerian Govt. advised to criminalise owing of salaries of media professionals
The Nigerian Press Council (NPC) on Monday advised the Federal Government to declare owing of salaries of media professionals a…
Aviation roadmap will lead to economic growth – Boss
The Federal Government says the full implementation of the Nigeria Aviation Sector Roadmap will result in the transformation of business…
Nigerian Govt. committed to promoting MSMEs — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by…
Nigerian Govt. to create additional 14 rice mills to meet local demands
The Federal Government says it will establish no fewer than 14 additional rice mills in the country to meet increasing…
Nigerian Govt. moves to initiate some reform policies
The Federal Government on Tuesday expressed determination to activate some of its reform policies in order to fast track socio-economic…
Nigerian Govt. owing Enugu Electric N4.4bn
The Management of has appealed to the to settle the N4.4 billion electricity bills of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies…
FG urged to fulfill promise of petroleum deductions for road maintenance
Niger State Roads Maintenance Agency (NIGROMA) has called on the Federal Government to fulfill its promise on five per cent…