35 m. ago Minister Promises Upgrade Of Critical Environmental Infrastructure

Minister of Environment Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal has assured partners of the federal government’s commitment to upgrading critical infrastructure for the country’s development and protecting the environment. Balarabe spoke in Lagos when he inaugurated the Optimised House, a significant milestone in Nigeria’s implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP). […]

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3 h. ago Why N6.28trn windfall tax projection failed —Investment Banker

Tribune Online Why N6.28trn windfall tax projection failed —Investment Banker Nigeria’s much-publicised N6.28 trillion windfall tax and foreign exchange (FX) gains projected for 2024 have yielded nothing as of September, underscoring the dangers of over-optimistic budget assumptions, according to investment bankers. A report by Cowry Asset Management Limited shows that the ambitious revenue plan outlined in the 2024 federal budget is unraveling. The government had […] Why N6.28trn windfall tax projection failed —Investment Banker Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Federal Government Borrows N2.769trn From Bond Market In 8 Months

The federal government has dominated the bond market, raising N2.769 trillion in eight months, with corporate listings accounting for a significantly lower N43.2 billion value. This substantial difference highlights the government’s reliance on the bond market to finance its activities. The strong demand for government bonds is driven by attractive yields and Nigeria’s stable credit […]

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9 h. ago NUPENG, Transport owners ignores FG talks, insists on Monday strike

Transport owners have rejected the Federal Government’s last-minute appeal to suspend their planned industrial action, vowing to proceed with the read more NUPENG, Transport owners ignores FG talks, insists on Monday strike

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10 h. ago Strike: FG to hold urgent talks with Dangote, NUPENG on Monday

The federal government, through Muhammad Dingyadi, minister of Labour and Employment, has invited the management of Dangote group and the read more Strike: FG to hold urgent talks with Dangote, NUPENG on Monday

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11 h. ago Strike: FG convenes reconciliation meeting amid NUPENG, Dangote row

The federal government has waded into the conflict between the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote refinery amid the looming strike. NUPENG had alerted members of the public on September 5 that it would embark on industrial action in response to Dangote refinery’s alleged prevention of its compressed Natural Gas […] The post Strike: FG convenes reconciliation meeting amid NUPENG, Dangote row appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group

Tribune Online FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider their planned nationwide strike against the Dangote Group over alleged anti-union practices, stressing that dialogue remains the best way to resolve the dispute. FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group Tribune Online

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12 h. ago FG urged to partner estate agencies to tackle nation’s housing deficit

The Federal Government has been urged to partner real estate agencies in the country to build low cost estates for read more FG urged to partner estate agencies to tackle nation’s housing deficit

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13 h. ago “N70,000 Can’t Sustain Workers” — NLC Tells Federal Government

  The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said the N70,000 national minimum wage is no longer sustainable under Nigeria’s worsening economic realities. The demand came after several states reviewed their wage structures upwards. President Bola Tinubu had signed the National Minimum Wage Bill into law in July 2024, raising it from N30,000 to N70,000. But […] The post “N70,000 Can’t Sustain Workers” — NLC Tells Federal Government appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Civil Society Demands State Of Emergency As Kidnappers Run Rampant In Edo

The Edo State Civil Society Coalition for Human Rights has urged the Federal Government to urgently declare a state of emergency on insecurity following a surge in violent attacks and abductions across the state. The call comes in the wake of the killing of eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) […] The post Civil Society Demands State Of Emergency As Kidnappers Run Rampant In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Ndume to Tinubu: Capture N/East’s needs in 2025, 2026 budgets

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the 2025 Supplementary budget and 2026 Appropriation Bill capture the needs of the people of the Northeast.  Ths is just as he urged President Bola Tinubu to initiate Special Presidential Priority Projects in the […] The post Ndume to Tinubu: Capture N/East’s needs in 2025, 2026 budgets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago How Nigeria can utilise diaspora remittance to solve electricity, other critical sectors – Prof. Iskil Lawal

The federal government has been advised to establish a legal framework that would enable Nigeria to channel the billions of read more How Nigeria can utilise diaspora remittance to solve electricity, other critical sectors – Prof. Iskil Lawal

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36 h. ago Federal Government Urged To Honour Student Crowned World’s Best In Cambridge English Exam

Renowned educationist and Nigeria’s first Air Survey Navigator, Surveyor Dr. Segun Osifeso, has urged the Federal Government to formally honour Kenechukwu Morayo Uba, a student of Caleb International College, Lagos, who emerged as the top-performing candidate globally in the 2024 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) English Language Examination. The examination, conducted by the […]

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41 h. ago “Tinubu’s Vision For Benue Evident In Infrastructure Projects” – Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on Benue people to sustain their support for President Bola Tinubu. He said such support is crucial to ensure the success of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akume made the appeal on Saturday,  while handing over renovated structures and a fully […] The post “Tinubu’s Vision For Benue Evident In Infrastructure Projects” – Akume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Persistent bank downtime fuelling demurrage losses at seaports — APFFLON

Tribune Online Persistent bank downtime fuelling demurrage losses at seaports — APFFLON The current situation not only undermines the Federal Government’s ease of doing business initiative but also inflicts avoidable pain... Persistent bank downtime fuelling demurrage losses at seaports — APFFLON Tribune Online

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45 h. ago SGF Akume implores kinsmen to sustain support for President Tinubu

… Facilitates renovation, upgrading of his alma mater From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Senator George Akume has implored Benue people to sustain support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to enable him succeed in implementation of the Renewed Hope agenda. Sen Akume gave this charge in Wanune, Tarka Local […] The post SGF Akume implores kinsmen to sustain support for President Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Federal Gov’t Advocates Nutrition Budget Tagging For Transparent Healthcare Delivery

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health system by institutionalising nutrition budget tagging at the national and sub-national levels. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Training of Trainers workshop on Nutrition Budget Tagging in Abuja, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro, […]

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53 h. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Safety Campaign After Borgu Boat Mishap

The federal government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat mishap in the Borgu area of Niger State which claimed the lives of about 32 people on Tuesday, describing the incident as a painful reminder of the urgent need for improved safety measures on Nigeria’s inland waterways. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday […]

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59 h. ago FG move to establish rehabilitation centres for persons with spinal cord injury nationwide

Tribune Online FG move to establish rehabilitation centres for persons with spinal cord injury nationwide Federal Government on Friday unveils plans to establish Medical Rehabilitation Centres for Persons with spinal cord injury across the country, with a strong focus FG move to establish rehabilitation centres for persons with spinal cord injury nationwide Tribune Online

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63 h. ago NAPS Presents 10 Demands As Federal Government Assures Of Polytechnic Reforms

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) met with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa where they tabled a 10-point demand and received the commitment of the federal government to revamp Polytechnic education. The meeting which held at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja was led by the NAPS President, Comrade Eshiofune Paul […]

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