Tag: federal government

FG shifts closure of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to Sept. 2
August 2, 2019 No Responses

FG shifts closure of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to Sept. 2

The Federal Government has shifted the planned closure of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for repairs from Aug. 3 to Sept. 2. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Adedamola Kuti, made the announcement in Lagos on Friday. He explained...
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FG has no hand in call for Saraki’s resignation or impeachment, says Lai Mohammed
August 14, 2018 No Responses

FG has no hand in call for Saraki’s resignation or impeachment, says Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government says it has no hand in the call for resignation or impeachment of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, because “it is purely party affairs.’’ The Minister of Information and Culture, AlhajI Lai Mohammed made government’s.....
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BREAKING: Petrol Price Now N180 per litre – Official
January 4, 2018 No Responses

BREAKING: Petrol Price Now N180 per litre – Official

The Federal Government is set to announce that the new price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol  has been officially increased to N180, this, NewswatchNigeria can report. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu who dropp...
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LAGOS: FG TO DEMOLISH JIBOWU & COSTAIN BRIDGES
November 7, 2017 No Responses

LAGOS: FG TO DEMOLISH JIBOWU & COSTAIN BRIDGES

Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi on Monday said the laying of tracks of Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line would start in December. He also said that Jibowu and Costain bridges in Lagos would be demolished to give way for the...
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NCC Remits N133.4bn to Federation Account
September 21, 2017 No Responses

NCC Remits N133.4bn to Federation Account

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said on Thursday it remitted N133.4 billion to the consolidated revenue fund of the Federal Government between 2015 and this year. The Director, Public Affairs of NCC, Mr. Tony Ojobo, disclosed this in a statement ...
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Nigeria Govt to Introduce Bicycle Riding in Abuja
September 4, 2017 No Responses

Nigeria Govt to Introduce Bicycle Riding in Abuja

Amaechi The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said on Monday the Federal Government plans to intoeoduce bicycle riding in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The project is expected to aid physical fitness and boost investment in the country. He als...
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Nigeria Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays
August 28, 2017 No Responses

Nigeria Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 4 as Public Holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau‎, made the statement on behalf of the Federal Government on Monda...
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FG Approves Equal Salaries for HND, Degree Holders
July 13, 2017 No Responses

FG Approves Equal Salaries for HND, Degree Holders

The Federal Government has ended the dichotomy between holders of University degrees and Higher National Diploma in all the Para-military services. To this end, the Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Board has directed that  all officers with HND sh...
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Nigeria Govt Set to Release Names of Treasury Looters
July 5, 2017 No Responses

Nigeria Govt Set to Release Names of Treasury Looters

The Federal Government has said it would publish the names of high-ranking public officials from whom it recovered stolen public funds. The Federal High Court on Wednesday ordered the government to publish the names. Minister of Justice and Attorney-General...
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2017 budget: FG to Construct, Rehabilitate 65 Roads
June 19, 2017 No Responses

2017 budget: FG to Construct, Rehabilitate 65 Roads

The Federal Government has set aside N10 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of over 65 roads and bridges to enhance transportation system in the country.   The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, disclosed this...
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