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Northern governors: Open grazing unsustainable, unfashionable
A temporary headstart appears to have been achieved as the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) declared open grazing as unsustainable, unfashionable and...
Insecurity: Gov. to FG: All citizens should be licensed to carry guns
Overwhelmed and frustrated by the deteriorating security situation in the state, Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku has asked Federal Government to grant all...
Transparency International report on corruption in Nigeria: FG thrashes report, says it’s biased.
The Federal Goverment has rejected latest Transparency International (TI) report on Corruption Perceptions Index in Nigeria, describing it as biased. “We are...
Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority donates Oxygen concentrators, patient monitors to 21 health institutions in states
…..lauds the commitment and dedication of frontline health workers in the fight against the pandemic. In a bid to assist the Federal...
Provide details of N729bn for 24.3m poor Nigerians, SERAP asks FG
… wants EFCC, ICPC to track payments Pursuant to its accountability and transparency mandate, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has...
Outrage, condemnation trail distribution of cutlasses, wheelbarrows at launch of FG’s 774,000 jobs
Outrage, disdain and disappointment greeted the launch of the 774,000 jobs in Delta State for unemployed youths as the Federal Goverment distributed cutlasses and...
NERC denies 50 per cent electricity tariff increase
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has denied approving a 50 per cent increase in electricity tariff in the country. “The commission hereby state...
Just in: FG jacks up electricity tariff by 50 per cent
Effective from January 1, 2021, electricity consumers will start paying 50 per cent hike in electricity tariff. This is because the Nigerian...
Detention, torture of Sowore, others: SERAP drags FG to United Nations
For arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment of Omoyele Sowore and four other activists, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned the United...
Reduce Lagos-Ibadan rail fares, passengers tell FG
By Boye Ajayi Nigerians and train passengers have reacted to the fares fixed by the Federal Government for the new Lagos-Ibadan standard...
NNPC GMD pledges support for indigenous fleet owners in the oil and gas maritime industry
The Nigerian National petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has pledged greater support for indigenous fleet owners to strengthen the synergy between the corporation and the private...
FG, World Bank roll-out solar energy for 25m homes at N4,000 monthly from December 7
An interventionist power programme of the Federal Government tagged, “Solar Home Systems”, takes off nationwide this week. Under the programme, an...
#EndSARS Lekki shooting: FG writes CNN, threatens legal action
Peeved at its #EndSARS Lekki shooting, the Federal Government has lodged a complaint with the headquarters of Cable News Network (CNN), demanding...
COVID-19: FG to Nigerians : Shun unnecessary overseas travels
… urges Nigerians not to lower guards Apprehensive of a possible second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the Federal Government...
FG warns against resurgence of Lassa Fever, Ebola, others
The Federal Government has warned against possible resurgence of other non-COVID-19 killer-diseases such as Lassa Fever and Ebola particularly during the approaching dry...
FG regrets delay in October salaries for work force, says payment will be effected this week
The Federal Government has given reasons for the delay in the payment of October salaries to its work force, assuring that salaries will...
