Tag: Nigerian Government
Sudan: Air Peace, NAF begin evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The federal government however said the initial hitches during transportation of stranded Nigerian students from Khartoum where bus drivers stopped…
Workers’ Day: Nigerian govt declares Monday public holiday
According to Aregbesola, efforts of the workers are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria…
Nigeria to increase tax on tobacco products to 50%
By Deji Abdulwahab The Nigerian government has said it will increase the tax imposed on tobacco products from the current…
Nigeria’s 2023 election least violent since 1965 – Lai Mohammed
Reacting to calls by opposition for the cancellation of Nigeria's 2023 elections over alleged violence, the minister said it is…
FG budgets N15bn to resettle 20,000 Nigerian refugees
This was disclosed by Nigeria's Presidential Committee on Repatriation, Return and Resettlement of refugees and management of repentant Boko Haram…
Nigerian govt orders total closure of land borders for elections
By Ibironke Ariyo Nigerian government has ordered total closure of all her land borders ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National…
Nigerian govt says 66 attempts to hack cabinet meetings foiled
At least 108 cabinet meetings, popularly called the Federal Executive Council meeting have been held till date.
Nigeria to end importation of petrol in 2024
Though Nigeria is one of the biggest producer of crude oil, the country has over the years relied on importation…
Fuel subsidy to go by June 2023, says finance minister
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has said the Federal Government will…
Nigerian govt fumes over UK, US embassies’ security alerts
The United States and United Kingdom embassies in Nigeria had on Sunday issued advisories to their citizens with warning that…
Nigerian government not sincere with ASUU
Owei Lakemfa, journalist, labour activist and public affairs analyst writes from argues that there are at least eight contentious issues…
Nigerian govt. replies U.S. senators over allegation of Christians persecution
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday condemned the call by five US Republican Senators asking for the redesignation of…
Nigerian govt begins implementation of sugar tax
Federal Government of Nigeria approved the taxation of N10 per litre tax on SSBs on Dec. 2021.
Nigeria announces date for rollout of 5G spectrum
The EVC reiterated that the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) had revealed that 5G network would ensure Enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB);…
US approves sale of $1bn arms to Nigeria to fight terrorists
A statement from the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency, said the department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military…