Tag: Federal Government
FG revives $42m Tax Evasion case against Saipem, top executives
According to the charge, Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited and its officials were required to pay company income tax amounting to…
FG targets seven million homes with Smart Meters to end Estimated Billing
One of the central reforms Verheijen highlighted was the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), aimed at rolling out 7 million smart…
War on child hunger: FG, AMA Foundation unveil enhanced feeding initiative
Speaking at the launch, Sununu revealed that over 785 pupils of the institution had been enrolled in the National Register.
Seplat in hot water: FG files charges for $37.5m Tax Evasion
The sum, due and payable to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is alleged to have been unlawfully withheld during the…
Alleged money laundering: Court orders temporary forfeiture of $378, 000, exotic car to FG
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, made the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…
FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year
According to Ajani, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the federal government sent warm greetings to all…
FG proposes N341 billion for repairs of roads, bridges nationwide
The minister explained that while N341 billion has been earmarked for repairs in 2025, this amount may be insufficient given…
Emefiele loses $2.04m, choice houses, plots of land to FG
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) had by a motion on Aug. 15, sought…
FG donates N500 million to Nigerian Legion as Tinubu commends Armed Forces
President Tinubu reaffirmed that the welfare of security personnel remains a priority for his administration. He honoured those who have…
Alleged plot to impeach Akpabio: FG to prosecute publisher, reporter, 7 others
That you, Order Paper (Incorporated Trustee), of Suit C12, Halima Plaza, Plot 1496, Balanga Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, through…
FG grants Marketers direct access to Dangote Refinery for fuel purchases
Edun announced that under the new arrangement, marketers are now empowered to purchase PMS directly from local refineries, including Dangote…
FG kick-starts N2bn water projects in Sokoto
Performing the ceremony at Sokoto State University, the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, said…
Lagos-owned Epe General Hospital upgraded to FMC Under New MOU
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) facilitating the new status of the hospital was, on Thursday, signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
Current hardship result of necessary policy decisions – FG
Sen. Akume attributed the current hardships to necessary policy decisions, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies, a measure the administration…
FG approves massive hike: Corps members’ allowance now N77,000
The approval was communicated in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and…
Why FG should increase stake in Dangote refinery to 45% – PENGASSAN
Mr Festus Osifo, President, PENGASSAN, made the call on Tuesday while presenting a communique and recommendations from the 3rd edition…
Lagos Tourism Boost: Major partnership announced ahead World Tourism Day
Mr. Abubakar Suleiman, Managing Director of Sterling Bank, announced that his bank would provide funding to support investments in Lagos’s…
Nigerian govt issues flood alert as Cameroon begins release of water from Lagdo Dam
Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency gave the alert on Tuesday while announcing the decision of Cameroon to begin the release of…
FG declares Monday public holiday
Ajani stated that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government,…
‘VAT rate remains 7.5%’, Wale Edun clarifies
The current VAT rate is 7.5% and this is what the government is charging on a spectrum of goods and…
Emir Sanusi: I’m ready to help resolve ‘Fulani problems’
Emir Sanusi spoke while receiving the leadership of Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, a Fulani group with members across the…
NLC alleges betrayal by FG over hike in petrol price, demands immediate reversal
The NLC President noted that during their meeting with President Bola Tinubu, where they were given the options of either…
FG approves 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals
Alausa announced this at the National Neo-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna State. He also commissioned the Electronic Health Records and…
NG-CARES: Anambra, Kaduna left out as FG disburses over N438bn to 34 States, FCT
Malam Suleiman Odapu, Information and Communication Officer, Federal CARES Support Unit (FCSU), in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja quoted…
IGP Egbetokun promises affordable housing for police operatives
Egbetokun who disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing officers and men of the Edo Command during a one-day working visit…
FG rolls out measures to crash high food prices, grants 150-day duty-free import for food commodities
One of the measures, Kyari said was granting a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities, saying this included the…
ASUU opens up on alleged plan for strike
ASUU had earlier threatened to embark on strike over the non-implementation of agreements reached with the federal government. The Minister…
We acknowledge our lapses in reporting of Samoa Agreement – Daily Trust
By Oluokun Ayorinde/Abuja Abuja based Daily Trust newspaper has reacted to protests by the Nigerian government over its report that…
Binance Executive Gambaryan on lawful trial, has access to quality medical care – FG
Idris added that it is worth reiterating that his detention was a court-ordered one, and that only the court could…
FG to ensure UNESCO recognition for Ojude Oba festival
The Minister said that the status of a festival like Ojude-Oba, with its profound impact on the tourism sector, deserved…