Tag: NEC
NEC approves ₦100bn overhaul to strengthen Nigeria’s Security Training system
President Tinubu had earlier proposed a nationwide overhaul of security training institutions at the 152nd NEC meeting held in October.
FG, Governors to revamp security training institutions nationwide
Uba also said that NEC looked at other sister agencies, and the committee was also charged with the responsibility to…
NEC adopts livestock development strategy
Gov. Duoye Diri of Bayelsa, made the disclosure at the end of the 149th NEC meeting chaired by Vice-President Kashim…
All governors now in support of state police – NEC
The Governor said this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of 147th NEC meeting chaired by Vice-President Kashim…
INEC Chairman Yakubu honoured for helping to sustain democracy in Liberia
Recalling Yakubu’s role as President of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC), Lansanah highlighted his advocacy for resource-sharing among…
NEC endorses massive deployment of CNG-powered vehicles
Speaking after deliberations on the presentation, Shettima said “we will also pursue vigorously, the mass deployment of CNG-powered vehicles and…
JUST IN: FG suspends removal of fuel subsidy
According to her, the Council agreed that the timing of the removal of fuel subsidy should not be now, but…
Just In: Ogun PDP Governorship aspirant, Jimi Lawal expelled
The NWC and NEC set-up disciplinary committee made the recommendation following gross misconduct, forgery, anti-party activities and disobedience to party's…
Osinbajo presides over NEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday chaired the monthly National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
NEC didn’t ban movement of herdsmen, wants ranching – FG
The Technical Sub-Committee set up by the National Economic Council (NEC) Working Group has recommended the adoption of ranching in…
Ambode Attends APC National Executive Committee Meeting In Abuja
Lagos Stat Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday attended the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting in Abuja.
There Were Five Attempts To Stop PDP – Makarfi
Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, the Chairman of National Caretaker Committee, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said there were five failed attempts to…
States urged to acquire more tractors to boost crop production
The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged states to step up efforts to acquire more tractors to boost agricultural production…
PDP reschedules national caucus, BOT, NEC meetings
ali ss The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rescheduled the meetings of its National Caucus, Board of Trustees (BOT) and…
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Excess Crude Account now at $2.207billion
The National Economic Council (NEC) has been told by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, that the Excess Crude Account…
FG appoints PwC, KPMG to audit NNPC, CBN, NPA, others
The National Economic Council (NEC) has employed the services of two audit firms, PwC and KPMG to carry out forensic…
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INEC unveils deployment of state commissioners: Full list
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has deployed its Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in the thirty six states and the…
PDP Ready To Receive Mimiko
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State, western Nigeria, said on Sunday that it had set up a nine-man…
PDP NEC Adopts Jonathan For Re-election
The Peoples DemocraNational Executive Committee, NEC, of the party has taken a decision to adopt President Goodluck Jonathan as its…
Jonathan, PDP caucus members in closed door meeting
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday night met behind closed doors with members of the national caucus of the Peoples Democratic…
Kwankwaso Joins Prezy Race
Jamiu Yisa The Governor of Kano State, northwest Nigeria, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has declared his intention to run for the…
Judiciary Workers’ Strike Cripples Lagos Courts
Henry Ojelu Lawyers and litigants were refused entry into Lagos court premises Monday as Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN,…
ASUP calls off strike, resumes work Tuesday
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, has suspended its 10-month old strike on Saturday 12 July. The decision to suspend…
ASUP, Senators Meet Over 8-Month Strike
Damilare Okunola There are strong indications that the eight-month old industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP,…
National Convention: APC Elects Chairman, Others
Oluokun Ayorinde/Abuja Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory is agog as Nigeria’s main opposition party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, holds…
APC To Be Registered In 2 Weeks
There are indications that the All Progressives Congress, APC, would be registered in two weeks’ time. The National Chairman of…
FCT Judiciary Workers Shelve Planned Strike
The FCT High Court Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Monday suspended a planned strike scheduled…
Workers Give NIPOST Ultimatum Over Pay
The National Union of Postal and Telecommunication of Employees (NUPTE) has given the management of Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) a…
NUPENG Threatens Strike Over Shell Deductions
Workers in the oil and gas sector have threatened to embark on strike over alleged illegal deductions from their salaries…
‘Why Mass Failure Persists In WAEC Exams’
The Nigeria Examination Committee (NEC), which is the highest decision-making organ of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has listed…