Ex-police chiefs fault FG’s N55bn security contract for Turkish firm
The Federal Government has engaged the services of a Turkish firm, Asisguard, to secure the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway and the borders for N55.2bn ($36.5m). The agreement was recently signed by the…
Federal Government reveals plans to move electricity consumers in Nigeria to Band A
** The Federal Government has revealed that it is interested in moving most electricity consumers in Nigeria to Band A where they will enjoy a minimum of 20 hours of…
Minister calls for immediate price reduction on food items, shun exploitation
The Federal Government has urged retailers to reflect the reduction in food prices and refrain from exploiting consumers. The Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abubakar Kyari, stated this yesterday…
Federal Government demands BVN, NIN for $500m bond subscription
The Federal Government has said that investors seeking to invest in its latest financial instrument must disclose specific identification requirements to participate in the exercise. It disclosed this in a…
Federal government to review mining licensing rate
The federal government, in collaboration with stakeholders in the mining sector, has reached a consensus supporting the review of mining license rates after a three-hour meeting. This review aims to…
Secretariat raid: NLC demands detained members release, documents
The Nigeria Labour Congress has accused the government of declaring war against the union, following the recent raid on its headquarters by security forces. At a press conference in Abuja…
FG suspends taxes on maize, wheat, rice, other staples
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,…
FG opts for duty-free imports of rice, wheat, beans, others
The Federal Government is planning to suspend duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders. It was gathered yesterday that the decision was…
Governing council: FG begs ASUU over strike threat
The acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Chris Maiyaki, said, on Wednesday, that the Federal Government was working to reconstitute the governing councils of universities. He said the…
Fed Govt eyes additional 10,000Mw from hydro
In partnership with the World Bank, the Federal Government has set 10,000 megawatts (Mw) target from its Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project for Nigeria (SPIN). The essence is to improve…