The Nigerian Government has pledged to intensify efforts to improve the security of the country’s borders, following the activities of smugglers and the upsurge in security challenges bedeviling the nation. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the pledge on Wednesday, stressed that it has become the priority of his Ministry to focus on […]
Economic hardship: ‘This is the fastest election consequences’ – Datti Baba-Ahmed mocks Nigerian govt
The vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has reacted to the rising cost of living in Nigeria. The situation of the current economic hardship in Nigeria has led to outbreak of protests in some parts of the country. DAILY POST reports that the youths in […]
Nigerian govt hands over Zungeru hydroelectric power plant to concessionaire
The Nigerian federal government has officially transferred the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant operations to Penstock Limited. Stanley Nkwocha, Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The decision was reached during the first 2024 meeting of the National Council on […]
BREAKING: Nigerian Govt to audit N23trn Ways and Means debt
The Nigerian Government has resolved to audit the N23 trillion Ways and Means debt hanging on its neck. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, announced this at the ongoing Public Wealth Management Conference organized by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated. Edun said the Federal Government, as a measure to […]
Hardship: No need for food importation – Nigerian Govt insists amid hunger
Amid the economic hardship facing Nigerians, the federal government has said there would be no need to import food items into the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who made the disclosure shortly after a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the state governors, on Thursday, said the government had ordered […]
Hardship: No need for food importation – Nigerian Govt insists amid hunger
Amid the economic hardship facing Nigerians, the federal government has said there would be no need to import food items into the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who made the disclosure shortly after a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the state governors, on Thursday, said the government had ordered […]
Nigerian Govt to decide Peseiro’s fate — NFF
Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Sheriff Inuwa Ahlan has said only the Federal Government can decide the fate of Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro. Peseiro’s contract will end at the end of the month. There are calls for his contract not to be renewed despite the Super Eagles impressive performance at the […]
Insecurity: Nigerian govt considers establishment of state police
The federal and state governments are currently mulling the establishment of state police in a bid to combat the lingering security crisis in the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, stated this on Thursday while briefing the state house correspondent after meeting with President Bola Tinubu and state governors. The move […]
Accord Party kicks as Nigerian Govt mulls removal of electricity subsidy
The Accord Party, AP, has kicked against moves by the Federal Government to remove subsidies on electricity. The Lagos State Chairman of the party, Mr Dele Oladeji, told NAN on Thursday that removal of another subsidy would be too much burden on the masses. Oladeji said: “Nigerians cannot afford removal of another subsidy. “Nigerians are […]
Nigerian Govt announces approval for 105 drug manufacturing firms
The Federal Government has approved 105 drug manufacturing facilities. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director General of National Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, disclosed this in a recent statement. The agency said the approved companies were chosen from 143 applications. Adeyeye urged the approved firms to adhere to the Good Manufacturing Practices and GMP guidelines set […]