17 h. ago Tinubu sets up ministerial ctte to resolve unpaid contractors

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep displeasure over the backlog of unpaid funds owed to federal contractors across ministries and read more Tinubu sets up ministerial ctte to resolve unpaid contractors

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30 h. ago Tinubu says he’s upset over N1.5trn debts owed to contractors

Peeved by the backlog of debt owed to the federal government amounting to N1.5 trillion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set up a high-level multi-ministerial committee to design a funding plan and clear the debt...

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32 h. ago Tinubu creates panel to clear N1.5tn debts owed 2,000 contractors

President Tinubu forms a high-level committee to resolve the N1.5tn federal contractor debt, expressing displeasure over payment delays for 2,000 contracto Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-creates-panel-to-clear-n1-5tn-debts-owed-2000-contractors/

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33 h. ago Tinubu Sets Up Ministerial Panel To Clear Debts Owed 2,000 Local Contractors

President Bola Tinubu has constituted a high-level ministerial committee to address the backlog of unpaid debts owed to more than 2,000 federal contractors, a liability estimated at over N4trn. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. He said […]

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4 d. ago Rep Waive raises alarm over declining voter numbers in Delta Central

The lawmaker said some local governments that produced over 50,000 votes in past election cycles now struggle...

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5 d. ago 14,000 Bauchi Farmers Benefit From Smart Agriculture Initiative

No fewer than 14,000 smallholder farmers across seven local government areas of Bauchi North have begun benefiting from a N4 billion climate-smart agriculture initiative funded by the Heineken Africa Foundation through Nigerian Breweries Plc. The project, spanning three years, is aimed at strengthening food security, boosting productivity and building climate resilience among vulnerable farming communities. […]

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6 d. ago Big diplomatic overhaul: Tinubu’s 65 envoy picks brace for Senate storm

President Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees are set for rigorous Senate grilling. Learn about the career and non-career diplomats on the list. Read More: https://punchng.com/big-diplomatic-overhaul-tinubus-65-envoy-picks-brace-for-senate-storm/

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7 d. ago FG begins payment of N185bn debts owed natural gas producers

The Federal Government has taken a decisive step to revitalise the gas industry and stabilise power generation after President Bola Tinubu authorised the settlement of N185 billion in long-standing debts owed to natural gas producers. The move, endorsed by the National Economic Council (NEC) headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, marked one of the most […]

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8 d. ago NEC Endorses Royalty Deductions To Pay ₦185bn Debt Owed Gas Producers

The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the settlement of ₦185 billion outstanding obligations owed to gas producers, adopting a royalty-deduction arrangement to clear the long-standing debts and boost domestic gas supply. At its 154th meeting held virtually on Wednesday and chaired by vice president, Kashim Shettima, NEC received a […]

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1 week ago ADC dismisses Tinubu’s ambassadorial list as mere political settlement

"We therefore call on Prof. Yakubu to do the patriotic thing and reject this appointment for the sake of INEC’s institutional credibility

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1 week ago Farmers predict cheaper rice as Lagos slashes price to N57,000

Lagos slashes its local rice price to N57,000 per bag. Farmers commend the move, predicting the rice price in Lagos will drop further before the holidays. Read More: https://punchng.com/farmers-predict-cheaper-rice-as-lagos-slashes-price-to-n57000/

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1 week ago Tinubu sets up committee to drive implementation of new tax law

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC).

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2 w. ago Federal Govt Mulls Using Dana Air Assets To Offset Debts— Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that the federal government may utilise Dana Air’s assets to refund trapped funds of passengers, airline travel agents, and other debts owed by the airline. The minister also stated that he would direct the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to investigate why funds trapped […]

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2 w. ago Federal Government Mulls Clearing Dana Air Debts With Airline’s Assets

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that the federal government may go after the assets of Dana Air to refund trapped funds of passengers, airline travel agents and other debts owed by the airline. This is even as the minister said he would direct the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) […]

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3 w. ago How Go Local Summit’s cash prize winner is reviving Nigeria’s textile industry

When Chekwas Okafor stepped on stage to claim the ₦1,000,000 Go Local Summit prize, 18th November 2025, he wasn’t just read more How Go Local Summit’s cash prize winner is reviving Nigeria’s textile industry

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3 w. ago Tinubu, Jonathan to attend launch of biography on Victor Attah’s legacy

Eminent Nigerian leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former President Goodluck Jonathan, are set to attend the public presentation read more Tinubu, Jonathan to attend launch of biography on Victor Attah’s legacy

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3 w. ago Bauchi stakeholders commend Tinubu for prioritising healthcare services delivery

President Bola Tinubu, has been commended for prioritising healthcare services delivery across the country, especially the recent basic health funds disbursed to over 8,000 health facilities across the 774 local government areas through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The stakeholders gave the commendation through the Director of Andiwa Farmers Association, Dr Yahaya […]

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4 w. ago We inherited N600bn debt, N180bn contractor liabilities from Obaseki — Okpebholo

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has disclosed that his administration inherited over ₦600 billion in local and foreign debts and ₦180 billion owed to contractors...

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