Drama as FG allegedly signs Cargo project deal in error …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A representative of the Minister of Blue and Marine Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has claimed that a multi-billion-dollar agreement by the federal government for the International Cargo Tracking Notes (ICTN) was flawed. Babatunde Sule, a Director in the Ministry, made this assertion … Read more
ACF asks FG to declare state of emergency. …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for a State of Emergency on power outage, lamenting that over the past week and still counting, most parts of the northern states of Nigeria have been battling with sustained electric power supply outages, leading to … Read more
Northern govs ask FG to ‘Urgently’ address power outage …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Northern govs ask FG to ‘Urgently’ address power outageNorthern governors have raised concern over the blackout in the region and want the Federal Government and related authorities to fastrack the restoration of power. The Northern Governors’ Forum said this on Monday after … Read more
FG will restore electricity to north within 5 days – Adelabu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Mr Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, on Monday, said electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states that had suffered blackout due vandalisation of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. Adelabu said this while briefing State House correspondents after a meeting … Read more
Pay us while we are alive – Pensioners beg FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Many pensioners have urged the Federal Government and their Pension Fund Administratird (PFA) to pay them their annuity and pension entitlements whike they are still alive. The pensioners in an interview with NAN in Abuja on Sunday, said they … Read more
Economist warns FG against World Bank, IMF …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Chief Economist at SPM Professionals, Paul Alaje, has called on the Federal Government to be careful with advice given by global financial institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He made the call during an interview on … Read more
FG to embark on petroleum exploration in Kogi …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has vowed to embark on petroleum exploration in Kogi State. Once the exploration shows State bears crude oil in commercial quantity, it will become beneficial to the people. He made … Read more
NNPCL begins process of repaying $6 Billion debt – FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has initiated steps to settle its outstanding debt of $6 billion. This was confirmed by the Nigerian government through the Ministry of Finance. During a meeting with investors in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Nigeria’s … Read more
Delta: Ogwashi-Uku dam, complete, viable – FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has described the newly constructed Ogwashi-Uku Dam in Delta as complete and viable. The Technical Team, led by Mrs Abiola Oluwatosin, Deputy Director, Geotechnical Divisional Head, Dams Department of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWR&S), made the remark … Read more
FG Drops all charges against Binance Executive Gambaryan (SE REASONS) …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal government has dropped all charges against an executive at Binance Holdings, Tigran Gambaryan on health grounds. A Counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), announced the withdrawal of the charges at the Federal High Court … Read more
Bauchi govt hands over Misau hospital to FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Bauchi State Government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Federal Government through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, ceding and transferring ownership of the General Hospital, Misau, to the Federal Government. The MoA was signed between the two on … Read more
Implement VREG policy at no cost – Transporters beg FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has appealed to the federal government to implement the National Vehicle Registry (VREG) Policy at no cost to transporters. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Alhaji Yusuf Othman, National President of NARTO made the appeal at … Read more
FG signs MoU with Ericsson to spread 5G across Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigerian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment and innovation. 5G is the fifth generation of cellular networks. Up to 100 times faster than … Read more
FG to introduce cashless toll collection for Abuja-Keffo highway …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has said it would introduce the cashless tolling system for the Abuja-Keffi expressway. Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, disclosed this on Thursday while inaugurating a committee for the project, as well as the dualization of the Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi … Read more
FG targets $1trn economy by 2030 via financial inclusion …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government says it is putting sustainable mechanisms in place to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030 through financial inclusion. Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the Vice President disclosed this on Thursday in … Read more
Many arms used by terrorists belonged to FG – Ribadu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The National security adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has said many of the illicit weapons currently used by terrorists and bandits originally belonged to the Federal Government, Ribadu spoke at the Arms Destruction Exercise organised by the National Centre for the Control … Read more
Jigawa tanker explosion: FG orders probe into the root cause …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to investigate the tanker explosion that claimed the lives of over 100 people in Jigawa State. In a directive by the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, signed … Read more
FG moves to unravel mystery behind Jigawa tanker explosion …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), to investigate the circumstances surrounding petrol tanker explosion in Jigawa. Lokpobiri expressed sorrow over the incident that occurred at Majiya town I … Read more
Submit 2025 Appropriation Bill without further delay, Reps tell FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to submit to the National Assembly the 2025 Appropriation Bill without further delay. NAN reports that the call was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Clement Jimbo (PDP-Akwa Ibom) … Read more
(Just in)Fuel price palaver; FG team in a meeting with organized …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal government team is currently meeting with the leaders of organised labour at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting is centred on the state of the nation, especially the petrol pricing system. The meeting is taking place at … Read more