Tag: Federal Government
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…
Kwara govt to Supreme Court: Why FG’s suit on LGs autonomy should be thrown out
In a legal process filed at the apex court, the state contended that granting the reliefs sought by the federal…
How Nigerian govt can pay N500,000 minimum wage – Moghalu
Former CBN deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu said the level of production in Nigeria can only support between N75,000 to N100,000…
Nigerian Govt urges media organisations to apply for single-digit interest loans
The Minister aadded that the government has made efforts to “ensure that the regular Briefing Series receives the widest possible…