88 m. ago FEC directs ministers to submit comprehensive lists of projects for scrutiny

Tribune Online FEC directs ministers to submit comprehensive lists of projects for scrutiny The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ordered the cabinet ministers to submit the comprehensive lists of projects in the FEC directs ministers to submit comprehensive lists of projects for scrutiny Tribune Online

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94 m. ago ‘KWAM 1’s Airport Ambassador Role Community Service For Misconduct’, Says Keyamo

  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has defended the appointment of Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for airport security protocol. Keyamo stressed that the role is voluntary and comes with no perks, describing the position as “akin to community service” and not a […]

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1 hour ago Like KWAM 1, Airlines considering appointing Comfort Emmanson as ambassador — Keyamo

Tribune Online Like KWAM 1, Airlines considering appointing Comfort Emmanson as ambassador — Keyamo "It is not the first time it is happening in Nigeria and it will not be the last. Examples abound of such roles given to repentant persons by... Like KWAM 1, Airlines considering appointing Comfort Emmanson as ambassador — Keyamo Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Over 400,000 Nigerians apply for 41,307 slots in federal job scheme

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja No fewer than 411,906 Nigerians have applied for 41,307 available slots in the second phase of the National Directorate of Employment’s (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Silas Agara, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, adding that the portal for registration had been closed. […] The post Over 400,000 Nigerians apply for 41,307 slots in federal job scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade

Okays ₦142bn for bus terminals in six geo-political zones FG orders MDAs to end 2024 procurement by September From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the […] The post FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG approves N13bn compensation, $34m transformer procurement to boost power supply

Tribune Online FG approves N13bn compensation, $34m transformer procurement to boost power supply The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the release of N13 billion as compensation for right-of-way acquisitions under the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. FG approves N13bn compensation, $34m transformer procurement to boost power supply Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Court Remands Trader For Alleged Failure To Declare Foreign Currency In Lagos

  Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a trader, Phil-Olumba Sheila for alleged failure to declare foreign currency totalling $14,567, £1,030, and CA$40 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Justice Dipeolu remanded Sheila at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after the testimony of the first prosecution witness, Mrs. Stella John Ogar, […]

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2 h. ago KWAM 1: FG Has Lost Moral Right To Prosecute Unruly Passengers, Says Falana

He alleged that the government withdrew charges against Comfort Emmanson because of the refusal to charge KWAM 1 with appropriate criminal offences. The post KWAM 1: FG Has Lost Moral Right To Prosecute Unruly Passengers, Says Falana appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago AON Considering Ambassadorial Role For Ibom Air Passenger, Says Keyamo

The minister said the operators were looking at the option of "using Ms. Comfort Emmanson, who has also shown remorse," as their "ambassador for good passenger conduct". The post AON Considering Ambassadorial Role For Ibom Air Passenger, Says Keyamo appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Approves ₦142bn For Bus Terminals In 6 Geopolitical Zones

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of modern bus terminals in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones at a total cost of ₦142,028,576,008.17. Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, announced this while briefing State House correspondents after Wednesday’s FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Alkali said the contract was […]

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4 h. ago KWAM 1’s Ambassadorial Role Voluntary, Not Paid For — Keyamo

He said the role was akin to 'community service,' contrary to the belief that the word ‘ambassador’ is "a big position that comes with the perquisites of office". The post KWAM 1’s Ambassadorial Role Voluntary, Not Paid For — Keyamo appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Kaduna govt commences reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State government has commenced the full-scale reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) to bring it up to international standards, following the formal transfer of ownership from the Federal Government. Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility in Kaduna on Wednesday, Commissioner of Information-Designate, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the […] The post Kaduna govt commences reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed plans to commence a two-week campaign on security, national symbols, disaster preparedness, and policies of the Federal Government. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, said the sensitisation would be taken across the 774 local government areas. He said: […] The post NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Drug War: Federal Gov’t Unveils 48 Operational Vehicles For NDLEA

The federal government has unveiled 48 new vehicles for the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking at the event in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that the administration of President BolaTinubu will continue to strengthen the NDLEA because of its strategic value to the […]

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5 h. ago FEC approves 7 years moratorium for establishment of federal tertiary institutions

The Federal Executive Council FEC approved a seven year moratorium for the establishment of new tertiary institutions. Tunji Alausa, the read more FEC approves 7 years moratorium for establishment of federal tertiary institutions

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6 h. ago Court orders bank to pay N30 million , refund $163,592 for unlawful account restriction

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered United Bank for Africa (UBA) to pay N30 million in damages and read more Court orders bank to pay N30 million , refund $163,592 for unlawful account restriction

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6 h. ago FG eyes $10bn investment drive, rallies top gas industry chiefs

The Federal Government is ramping up efforts to attract at least $10 billion in investments into Nigeria’s gas sector, bringing read more FG eyes $10bn investment drive, rallies top gas industry chiefs

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6 h. ago FG Drops Case Against Comfort Emmanson, FAAN Rewards KWAM 1 As Ambassador; His Flight Ban, Captain’s Licence Withdrawal Cut To One Month

The Federal Government has dropped its criminal case against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, accused of unruly conduct on an Ibom Air flight, and has also reduced the flight ban placed on Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions on […] The post FG Drops Case Against Comfort Emmanson, FAAN Rewards KWAM 1 As Ambassador; His Flight Ban, Captain’s Licence Withdrawal Cut To One Month appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tinubu swears in Dakas as Chairman, Eugene, Commissioner for Nigeria Law Reform Commission

FEC observes minute silence in honour of Ogbe    From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), inaugurated Dakas Dakas as Chairman and Uchenna Eugene as Commissioner of the Nigeria Law Reform Commission.  The brief swearing-in ceremony took place in the Council Chambers of the […] The post Tinubu swears in Dakas as Chairman, Eugene, Commissioner for Nigeria Law Reform Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Okpebholo to open up Edo riverine communities for development – Idahosa 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The deputy governor of Edo State, Hon Dennis Idahosa, has promised that the Monday Okpebholo-led administration will open up riverine communities in the state for sustainable development. He made the promise during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally for next Saturday Ovia federal constituency bye-election at Inikorogha in Ovia South […] The post Okpebholo to open up Edo riverine communities for development – Idahosa  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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